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Mariana De La Cruz-Meza

Fontana,CA

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with vocational nursing expertise, recognized for high productivity and efficient task execution. Proficient in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Strong communication and teamwork skills contribute to optimal patient outcomes and effective healthcare collaboration.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
12.2021 - Current
  • Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
  • Served as an advocate for individualized patient care by coordinating resources within facility limits while promoting cost effective solutions whenever possible.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by observing responses from patients during therapy sessions or after medication administration periods have elapsed.

Private Duty LVN

Exceptional Home Health
Burbank, California
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered including medications, dosages, times administered .
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.

CNA

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
09.2017 - 11.2021
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.

CNA

Laurel Wellness Nursing Home
Fontana, California
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
07-2025

Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing

Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
08-2021

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Patient education
  • Teamwork collaboration
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Pediatric care
  • Patient advocacy

Certification

  • LVN License (License #721286)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • National Insitute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Accomplishments

  • Student Nurses of Azusa Pacific (SNAP) Representative

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Private Duty LVN

Exceptional Home Health
08.2023 - 02.2025

LVN

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2021 - Current

CNA

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2021

CNA

Laurel Wellness Nursing Home
07.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University

Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing

Riverside City College