Maria Levee Modino
Torrance,CA
Summary
Throughout my tenure at Veterans Memorial Medical Center for 17 years and Davita for 1 and ½ years, I have consistently demonstrated dedication to patient care, adaptability in fast-paced environments, and a commitment to professional excellence. My collaborative approach and willingness to embrace new challenges have enabled me to contribute meaningfully to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients and supporting the overall mission of the institution. I am eager to leverage my experience and skills to further enhance the quality of care and foster continued growth within a respected healthcare setting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DaVita - Gardena
Gardena, CA
10.2025 - Current
DaVita - Huntington Park
Huntington Park
12.2024 - 09.2025
Nurse 1
Veterans Memorial Medical Center
Diliman Quezon City
03.2007 - 09.2024
- RENAL DIALYSIS CENTER | FEBRUARY 2018-SEPTEMBER 2024
- Primed dialyzer and bloodlines
- Recording of patients medical information and vital signs
- Oversaw dialysis treatment and cannulated accesses
- Administered medications including thrombolytics
- Cleaned and dressed permanent and temporary catheters
- Provided pre and post-procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis Unit
- Provided Hemoperfusion procedure.
- EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT| FEBRUARY 2015-DECEMBER 2015 AND FEBRUARY 2018
- Provided nursing care to patients, handling medical emergencies including stroke, cardiac arrest, accidents and Injuries.
- Performed lifesaving interventions as part of the multi-disciplinary team in the Emergency Department
- Assisted in intubations, CPR and other necessary clinical procedures as part of patient care plan
- Initiated and maintained intravenous therapy and operated 12-lead ECG
- SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT | DECEMBER 2015-JANUARY 2017
- Performed assessment to neurologic, surgical/trauma wound, post-op complications, and ostomies, assist in bedside surgical procedures.
- Followed aseptic procedures and provided care in accordance with universal precautions with emphasis in surgical/traumatic wound care and debriding and ostomies
- MEDICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (MICU) | FEBRUARY 2014-JANUARY 2015
- Caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses, including acute congestive heart failure, acute Myocardial Infarction, and respiratory failure.
- Performed total patient assessment including neurologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, IV site/line and CVP lines.
- Develops and documents a plan based on individual patient nursing needs; updates plan of care as necessary.
- POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (PACU) | FEBRUARY 2011-JANUARY 2014
- Monitored post-operative patients for complications and maximize pain management.
- Utilizes assessment, skills and coordinates to determine the patient’s needs and concerns
- PULMONARY INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (PICU) | FEBRUARY 2010-JANUARY 2011
- Performed patient assessment with chest tube, endotracheal/tracheostomy tube, adjust ventilator settings according to blood gas result.
- Provides a therapeutic environment for the patient in the unit; ensuring safe, quiet place and conducive for rest particularly for acute and critically ill patients.
- WARD 4 (NEPHROLOGY WARD) | MARCH 2007-JANUARY 2011
- Administered oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intravenous medications
- Prepare patients for Hemodialysis and Peritoneal and other procedures.
- Participate in Quality Improvement and patient Safety activities as needed
- Veterans Memorial Medical Center is a tertiary hospital under the Department of National Defense, it has a 766 bed capacity that caters mostly to the Philippine Veterans and their dependents. It has different departments that ensures to provide quality and safe services.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Bicol University College of Nursing
Legazpi City, Philippines03-2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Compassionate care
- Licensed by California nursing board
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support Training
Timeline
DaVita - Gardena
10.2025 - Current
DaVita - Huntington Park
12.2024 - 09.2025
Nurse 1
Veterans Memorial Medical Center
03.2007 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Bicol University College of Nursing