Maria Virginia Calleja Arroyo
Tujunga,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with 30 years well rounded nursing experience bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse III
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and standards of nursing practice; Revised PACU Unit Structure Standards of Nursing Practice
- Provided clinical supervision to the nursing staff consisting of 24 Registered Nurses, 4 Nurse Attendants and 2 clerks in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient care needs and evaluate quality of services provided by nursing staff.
- Assessed staffing levels and scheduled shifts according to patient census and acuity.
- Evaluated employee performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided feedback to nurses on their work performance.
- Maintained accurate records of all personnel activities including hiring, disciplinary actions, orientations, competencies.
- Assisted in the development of individualized plans of care for patients based on assessment data and physician orders.
- Oversaw daily operations of the unit to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as OSHA, HIPAA, CMS regulations.
- Monitored medication administration practices throughout the unit ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocol.
- Actively participated in hospital committees related to quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient status and make recommendations for changes in treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure continuity of care is maintained across settings.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as continuing education courses or conferences related to nursing practice.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to new nurses joining the unit through preceptor programs or one-on-one training sessions.
- Educated nursing staff about current evidence-based best practices related to patient care delivery.
- Responded promptly to complaints from patients or families regarding quality of care issues.
- Performed regular audits of medical records for completeness and accuracy.
- Led daily huddles with nurses providing updates on any changes in departmental policies or procedures.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary staff members, administrators., concerning patient health status.
- Identified potential risks associated with patient care delivery processes and recommended solutions accordingly.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Pursued opportunities and leveraged expertise to optimize patient care, improve outcomes and optimize performance of nursing team members.
- Collaborated with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services.
RN Staff Nurse II
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
10.2007 - 05.2019
- Provided direct patient care, to patients in the perioperative setting. Recovering Post Anesthesia patients, monitoring vital signs and surgical complications, intravenous therapy administration, medication administration and nutritional support.
- Performed bedside procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertion, central line insertion and arterial line insertions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and treatment plans.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders.
- Administered medications in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Developed a comprehensive plan of care that addresses the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Utilized nursing process to provide evidence-based care to meet the needs of the patient population served.
- Monitored effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment and reassessment of patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate documentation in medical record according to standards of practice.
- Communicated changes in clinical status or treatments to other members of the healthcare team in an effective manner.
- Recognized emergency situations quickly and responded appropriately.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to critical care nursing practices.
- Participated in teaching activities for new staff members, students or other health professionals.
- Served as charge nurse when assigned by manager and director.
- Performed delegated duties consistent with job description and scope of practice as outlined by state law.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
Recovery Room Staff Nurse 1
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
09.2002 - 10.2007
- Assessed patient's physical and emotional condition to determine appropriate care.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Provided post-operative care for patients recovering from surgery.
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and document observations to physicians.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained according to safety regulations.
- Evaluated patient recovery progress by monitoring vital signs and other indicators such as pain level or mobility range of motion exercises.
- Promoted a positive healing environment through effective communication with patients and families.
- Performed preoperative assessments including history taking and physical assessment of the surgical site prior to anesthesia induction.
- Managed postoperative pain management protocols including IV narcotics titrations.
- Facilitated discharge planning by providing patient and family education on follow up care instructions.
- Identified potential complications based on physiological and psychological responses of the patient.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unibersidad De Sta. Isabel
Naga City, Philippines03-1993
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Cardiac monitoring
- Airway Management
- Pediatric Care
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Examination
- Case Management
- Student Precepting
- Treatment Preparation
- Care Coordination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Needs Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Unit Administration
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Analytical Thinking
- Routine Examinations
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
Certification
- Board of Registered Nurse License 517849 Exp. 7/31/2025
- CPAN certified (Certified Perianesthesia Nurse) Exp. 10/31/2025
- ACLS Certified Exp. 8/31/2025
- PALS Certifies Exp. 8/31/2025
- BLS certified Exp. 8/31/20258
Affiliations
- Magnet Excellence Member
- Central Quality and Safety committee member
- ERAS committee member
- Lean Project committee member
Timeline
Registered Nurse III
Los Angeles General Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
RN Staff Nurse II
Los Angeles General Medical Center
10.2007 - 05.2019
Recovery Room Staff Nurse 1
Los Angeles General Medical Center
09.2002 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unibersidad De Sta. Isabel
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