MARIA QUINTOS
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse with combined experience in inpatient medical-surgical/telemetry nursing and outpatient RN care management. Experienced in acute patient care, chronic disease management, triage, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to patient safety, quality outcomes, and compassionate nursing practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care RN Care Manager
VeteransHealth Administration: U.S. Dept of Veterans Affair
Mather, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Demonstrated advanced clinical expertise in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating patient care across the continuum of care for adult and geriatric populations, with consideration for age-related cognitive, physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
- Triaged patient needs and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care issues effectively.
- Maintained current knowledge of multidisciplinary resources, programs, and services to appropriately refer patients to community support resources, while effectively collaborating and coordinating care across multiple services and disciplines.
- Accurately documented care coordination and patient interactions in CPRS while managing patient care alerts and secure messages in a timely, safe, and efficient manner.
Staff Nurse III (Med-Surg/Telemetry)
San Joaquin General Hospital
French Camp, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive medical-surgical care to 3–4 high-acuity patients in a high-volume med-surg/telemetry unit while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
- Performed continuous patient assessments and recognized early clinical changes to facilitate timely interventions and escalation of care.
- Administered medications and treatments in compliance with hospital protocols while ensuring accurate documentation and patient monitoring.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans, promote continuity of care, and support safe discharge outcomes.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Centennial Hills Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided direct bedside nursing care for 6–7 medical-surgical patients with diverse clinical conditions in a fast-paced inpatient environment.
- Conducted focused assessments and monitored vital signs to identify changes in patient status and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure timely treatment and continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions to support recovery and improve health outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Las Vegas, NV05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2017
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Time management
- Care coordination and discharge planning
- Health promotion
- Therapeutic communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family education
- Safe medication administration
- Infection prevention and safety protocols
- Electronic Medical Records (CPRS, Cerner)
Certification
- California Board of Registered Nurse, #95325963
- Nevada Board of Registered Nurse, #854386
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NIHSS (Current)
Additional
Sigma Theta Tau, American Nurses Association, Tagalog: Proficient
Timeline
Primary Care RN Care Manager
VeteransHealth Administration: U.S. Dept of Veterans Affair
04.2026 - Current
Staff Nurse III (Med-Surg/Telemetry)
San Joaquin General Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Centennial Hills Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
California State University Sacramento