Maria DelRocio Rios
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with developed critical skills in acute inpatient clinical care at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Medical Telemetry Unit 7E/5EMS. Success in providing individualized patient care through critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. Looking to transition into a new field with strong desire to learn, grow, and make significant impact on patients' outcomes through effective care and empathy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse CNII
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
06.2005 - Current
- Caring for up to 4, adult and elderly patients with a variety of diagnoses and multiple comorbidities including: Sepsis, pneumonia, kidney or liver disease, cancer, organ transplant rejection, awaiting lung transplant, COVID-19, diabetes, hypertension, COPD exarbation, pulmonary fibrosis, congestive heart failure (CHF) exacerbation, arrhythmias, Myocardial Infarction (MI), GI bleed, complex wound infections, decubitus ulcers, UTI's, AMS (altered mental status), alcohol withdrawal, and dementia.
- Complete patient admissions and discharges with detailed instructions and education.
- Prepare patients and monitor post-op for surgeries, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and heart catheterization.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Manage various critical drips and IV medications including heparin, insulin, narcotics, amiodarone, metoprolol, lasix, bumex, antibiotics, anti-rejection medications, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), blood and blood products.
- Perform frequent patient and family teaching on disease process, procedures, wound care, drains, treatment plan, diet, and medications.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams comprised of physicians, case managers, social workers, dietitians, physical and occupational therapists.
- Provide support for patient's families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Clinical Care Partner Nursing Student Per Diem
Ronal Reagan UCLA Medical Center
01.2004 - 05.2005
- Performed vital signs and reported abnormal results to RN or nursing supervisor.
- Provided and assisted patients' personal hygiene needs.
- Provided for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients, ambulating, turning, and positioning patients.
- Maintained patient safety and provided patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials.
- Transporting patients, answering patients' call lights and requests.
- Performed EKG's
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cerritos Community College
Norwalk2005
Skills
- Proficient in managing a wide range of tubes and lines including central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, tracheostomy tubes, urinary catheters, and various enteral feeding tubes
- Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs using effective time management
- IV therapy and medication management including monitoring therapeutic effect and complications
- Provide comprehensive care for patients with complex needs, including those with mobility and mental health disorders
- Proficient in wound assessment and care techniques including wound cleaning, dressing changes, and negative pressure wound therapy
- Collaborate with other healthcare teams to optimize patient care
- Build trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respect
- Remain calm and proficient during critical situations
- Provide patient education and counseling
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Certification
Registered Nurse CA lic# 667686
BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse CNII
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
06.2005 - Current
Clinical Care Partner Nursing Student Per Diem
Ronal Reagan UCLA Medical Center
01.2004 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cerritos Community College
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