Maria Medina
La Mirada,CA
Summary
A recent RN graduate with a strong foundation in patient care, Passionate about advancing my career and transitioning from a seasoned Licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to a Registered Nurse (RN). With over 25 of hands-on experience in healthcare and a demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality care, Eager to leverage clinical expertise, adaptability, and strong communication skills in pursuit of a career as an RN. The primary focus is on providing compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Actively seeking opportunities to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team and continue this journey of lifelong learning and professional development as a Registered Nurse.
Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure an RN position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
11.1997 - Current
- Assisted with laboratory diagnostics, collecting and preparing samples for testing
- Recorded patient vital signs with current temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
- Maintained awareness of the comfort and condition of patients
- Conducted routine rounds, giving special attention to high-acuity patients
- Experience working in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Urgent Care, and Surgical Urgent Care.
- Proficient in using Epic EMR
- Experience with immunizations
- EKGs
- Medication administration
Medical Assistant
Walk in Medical Care
05.1996 - 11.1997
- Completed intakes, including measuring vital signs and documenting symptoms
- Oversaw patient check-in by pulling charts, verifying data, and organizing paperwork.
- Worked in fast-paced facilities including Pediatrics and Urgent Care
- Proficient in giving Immunizations
Admissions Clerk
Cerritos College
02.1994 - 05.1996
- Assisted applicants with navigating admission system and completing paperwork
- Managed student questions from initial inquiries through final admissions decisions.
- Greeted students warmly to increase comfort and create rapport.
Education
RN Degree - Nursing
International College of Health Science
Boynton Beach, Florida09.2023
LVN -
California Career Institute
Garden Grove, CA06.2003
Nursing Prerequisites - Science Courses
Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA05.2022
Associate of Science - Arts
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05.1995
Skills
- Patient Intake
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication administration
- EKG administration
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Immunization administration
- Medical treatments
- Centralized messages and emails
- Ear lavage
- Direct/Indirect Patient Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Medication Dispensing
- Epic EMR Software
- Outpatient Care
- HIPAA Protocols
- Charting and Recording
- Chronic Disease Management
- Family Communication
- Wound Care (minor)
- ADL Assistance
- Medical Records Management
- Self-Motivated
- Multitasking Abilities
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
- Licensed RN - New grad - license number 95356088
- Licensed LVN - license number 276892
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
11.1997 - Current
Medical Assistant
Walk in Medical Care
05.1996 - 11.1997
Admissions Clerk
Cerritos College
02.1994 - 05.1996
RN Degree - Nursing
International College of Health Science
LVN -
California Career Institute
Nursing Prerequisites - Science Courses
Pacific College
Associate of Science - Arts
Cerritos College