MariaLuz Cruz
REDWOOD CITY,CA
Summary
Professional with strong background in clinical care, skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and medical documentation. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Adept at adapting to changing healthcare needs, providing consistent, high-quality care. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering patient-centric solutions.
Experienced with comprehensive patient care, including assessment, treatment, and follow-up. Utilizes clinical expertise to develop and implement effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Strong understanding of medical protocols and care coordination, ensuring high standards of patient safety and recovery.
As healthcare professional with comprehensive clinical nursing experience, excels in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring optimal clinical outcomes. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, fostering strong teamwork and seamless integration into dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
08.2024 - Current
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
Clinical Nurse
Stanford Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
Ambulatory Care Nurse
O'Connor Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Maintained a professional demeanor during high-stress situations, effectively managing patient concerns or emergencies that arose within the clinic setting.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, contributing to a supportive healing environment.
- Promoted continuity of care by collaborating with primary care providers to ensure seamless transitions between healthcare settings.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors that influence overall health status in order to develop individualized care plans.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices for ambulatory care nursing.
Correctional Nurse
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
11.2009 - 12.2020
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each inmate.
Oncology Nurse
Stanford Hospital
12.2008 - 06.2016
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Mentored new oncology nurses, sharing knowledge gained from years of experience in specialized cancer care settings.
- Coordinated complex care plans, working closely with case managers, social workers, and financial counselors to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with oncologists to develop targeted treatment plans for patients with various cancer types and stages.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices.
Oncology Nurse
Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
05.2005 - 08.2008
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Mentored new oncology nurses, sharing knowledge gained from years of experience in specialized cancer care settings.
- Coordinated complex care plans, working closely with case managers, social workers, and financial counselors to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with oncologists to develop targeted treatment plans for patients with various cancer types and stages.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices.
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
VA Medical Center
03.2005 - 11.2005
- Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in operating advanced cardiac imaging equipment for accurate diagnosis during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as needed during cath lab procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert cardiac cath lab nursing care during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Optimized workflow through efficient patient scheduling and coordination with referring physicians, streamlining the process for optimal results.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with fellow healthcare professionals and collaborating effectively on shared goals.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic angiograms, coronary interventions, peripheral vascular procedures, pacemaker insertions, and other complex cath lab cases for optimal patient outcomes.
ICU Nurse
East Houston Medical Center
04.1992 - 05.2005
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LA CONCORDIA COLLEGE
PHILIPPINES03-1987
Skills
- Vital signs documentation
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Quality assurance
- Care planning
- Quality improvement
- Resource utilization
Languages
Tagalog
Interests
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Music
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Stanford Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
Ambulatory Care Nurse
O'Connor Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2023
Correctional Nurse
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
11.2009 - 12.2020
Oncology Nurse
Stanford Hospital
12.2008 - 06.2016
Oncology Nurse
Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
05.2005 - 08.2008
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
VA Medical Center
03.2005 - 11.2005
ICU Nurse
East Houston Medical Center
04.1992 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LA CONCORDIA COLLEGE
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