Maria Vega
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Registered Nurse with 4 years of clinical experience in medical-surgical, public health, and ambulatory care settings. Proven ability to coordinate complex patient care, lead interdisciplinary collaboration, and support chronic disease and preventive health management. Committed to trauma-informed care and health equity. Currently pursuing a DNP in Nurse-Midwifery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Indian Health Service
Phoenix, AZ
11.2023 - Current
- Led charge nurse responsibilities ensuring patient flow, acuity-based prioritization, and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Managed 4–6 complex patients per shift, providing timely interventions and continuity of care.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, discharge planning, and self-care to reduce readmissions.
- Participated in care rounds, ensuring documentation accuracy for safe handoffs.
- Delivered advanced wound care, including VAC placement and monitoring.
Public Health Registered Nurse
Indian Health Service
Poplar, MT
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Coordinated mobile STD clinics and follow-up care, including EHR documentation and partner notification.
- Provided prenatal education, family planning, and care navigation on the Fort Peck Reservation.
- Collaborated with local agencies and schools to improve care outreach and prevention efforts.
Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Care
Indian Health Service
Poplar, MT
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Coordinated care for patients with chronic conditions and post-op follow-up.
- Streamlined triage and referrals, reducing delays in diagnosis and treatment.
- Mentored travel nurses on documentation, cultural safety, and continuity processes.
Evaluation Associate (Intern)
Allyson Kelly & Associates
Wolf Point, MT
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Directed Photovoice initiative to capture community health issues from Native youth perspective.
- Mapped resources and facilitated care referrals for over 30 youth.
- Created and disseminated qualitative assessment instruments for opioid prevention programs.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse-Midwifery
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZBachelor of Science in Nursing -
Montana State University
Bozeman, MTSkills
- Patient-Centered Care Planning
- Clinical Care Coordination & Transitions of Care
- Chronic Disease & Preventive Health Management
- Interdisciplinary Communication & Team Collaboration
- Population Health & Risk Stratification
- Referral Management & Resource Linkage
- Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Informed Care
- Leadership & Charge Nurse Experience
- STD & Immunization Outreach
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association – Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association – Active
- Vaccines for Children (VFC) Provider Training – Completed 2023
Professional Engagement
- Arizona Association of Midwives — Member
- Presenter, National Coalition of STD Directors Pre-Conference, New Orleans, 2023
- Montana New Leaders Council Fellow, 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Indian Health Service
11.2023 - Current
Public Health Registered Nurse
Indian Health Service
11.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Care
Indian Health Service
09.2021 - 11.2022
Evaluation Associate (Intern)
Allyson Kelly & Associates
05.2020 - 09.2021
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse-Midwifery
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Montana State University