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MARIBEL FIGUEROA

HESPERIA,CA

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with twenty plus years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision in multiple departments . Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise within NICU, Pediatrics, PP, ICU and Telemetry departments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

RN NICU: Team Leader/Transport

St. Mary Medical Center
12.2016 - Current
  • Level III NICU Responsibilities included going on Transports, attending C-sections, and all high-risk deliveries
  • In NICU, I oversee 6-8 staff members
  • Responsibilities include but are not limited to staffing, bed control, meal relief for NICU and Pediatric RNs, Departmental compliance audits for infection control, physical environment, nursing documentation, universal precautions, central line insertion, and utilization
  • Other responsibilities are staff counseling and medication variance reporting—collaboration and communication with NICU staff, physicians, and patient families
  • Responsible for delivering care to critically ill infants on conventional ventilators, high frequency/oscillators, NIPPV, high flow nasal cannulas, and nasal cannulas in collaboration with a NICU-trained respiratory therapist
  • Assist with inserting, setting up, and maintenance of arterial pressure lines and venous pressure lines
  • Help with chest tube insertion, lumbar punctures, intubations, and other procedures
  • Trained in PICC Line insertion
  • attend high-risk deliveries, Neonatal resuscitation of preterm & term infants, along with administration of emergency medications
  • Mandatory float areas include pediatric and postpartum departments in pediatric settings, which provide care for children of all ages
  • Job duties include admitting patients (Pediatrics) and assessing patients' conditions, as well as physical and behavioral signs of development of infants, children, and adolescents
  • Recording pediatric medical histories and symptoms, administering medicines and treatments, vital signs, and performing diagnostic tests
  • In postpartum, I am responsible for well-being of mother and infant following birth
  • In Postpartum, family is preparing for transition from hospital setting to going home with education support, assisting new mothers with breastfeeding and bottle feeding, and caring for infant
  • Mothers are monitored for bleeding for signs of postpartum hemorrhage, as well as administering medication as ordered.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

RN NICU

St. Mary Medical Center
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • As a staff RN, I deliver routine care to the neonatal population from 25 weeks gestation to 1 month of life
  • I am also responsible for providing care to critically ill infants on conventional ventilators, high frequency/oscillators, NIPPV, high flow nasal cannula, and nasal cannula in collaboration with a NICU-trained respiratory therapist
  • I can assist with inserting, setting up, and maintaining arterial pressure lines, venous pressure lines, and PICC lines
  • I help with chest tube insertions, lumbar punctures, intubations, and needle aspirations
  • I participate in the training of new employees
  • I float to Pediatrics, where I am responsible for admitting patients and assessing patients' conditions and vital signs, recording patients' medical histories and symptoms, administering medicines and treatments, and performing diagnostic tests
  • Another float area is the mother/Baby unit, where I am responsible for the well-being of the mother and infant following birth
  • In Postpartum, the family is preparing for the transition from the hospital setting to going home with educational support, assisting new mothers with breastfeeding and bottle feeding and care of the infant
  • Mothers are monitored for bleeding for signs of postpartum hemorrhage, as well as administering medication as ordered.

R.N.

A&A Surgery center
04.2015 - 11.2015
  • Preparing patients for surgical procedures such as Diagnostic angiograms, pacemaker placement, and pain management procedures and recovering these patients
  • This was a Per diem job.

RN Float Pool

St. Mary Medical Center
01.2012 - 10.2015
  • In the Float Pool Unit, My float cluster consisted of the Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Medical Surgical Unit (Med/Surg), Telemetry Unit (Tele), Step Down Unit (SDU), Post-Acute Care Unit (PACU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Unit (PEDS) My Job duties include admitting patients and assessing patients' conditions, recording patients' medical histories and symptoms, administering medicines and treatments, and performing diagnostic tests
  • Providing care for pediatrics in the ER settings and admitting and caring for them as they wait for an available bed
  • Mother Baby Unit (MBU)
  • I delivered routine daily patient care along with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • I received my assignments upon arrival at my shift
  • I assist with chest tube insertion, lumbar punctures, intubations, and other procedures
  • I administered emergency medications and titrated drips
  • I can help insert, set up, and maintain arterial and venous pressure lines
  • I am trained in PICC line maintenance
  • I participate in the training of new employees
  • I remain dedicated to patient care and safety.

RN

Barstow Community Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2010
  • I assist families throughout birth process, working on a team with physicians and midwives
  • Assist before, during, and after childbirth
  • As an L&D nurse, I perform assessments of women during the different stages of labor and assist families with the birthing process: labor delivery plus mother-baby unit
  • I would still float to the ER ICU and House Supervisor.

RN NICU

St. Mary Medical Center
06.2009 - 06.2010
  • As a staff RN, I deliver routine care to the neonatal population from 25 weeks gestation to 1 month of life
  • I am also responsible for providing care to critically ill infants on conventional ventilators, high frequency/oscillators, NIPPV, high flow nasal cannula, and nasal cannula in collaboration with a NICU-trained respiratory therapist
  • I can assist with the insertion, set-up, and maintenance of arterial, venous, and PICC lines
  • I help with chest tube insertions, lumbar punctures, intubations, and needle aspirations
  • I participate in the training of new employees
  • I float to Pediatrics and Mother/Baby unit and attend high-risk deliveries
  • I left this area and went to ICU
  • June 2010 for a full-time position for seven months, then returned Dec 2010 to NICU for a full-time position.

Float Nurse

  • I have certifications required.
  • As a Float nurse, I work in the ER and OB. I often function as a charge nurse when floating to the Emergency Department.

RN Critical Care

Barstow Community Hospital
08.2002 - 11.2009
  • My duties are in The Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care Unit, where I function as a charge nurse, including taking my patient assignment to oversee Telemetry Techs
  • In my position, I am aware of the appropriate care and resources for patients of all ages under my care, including emotional and spiritual needs
  • I perform chart audits
  • Assist with orientation and ongoing staff education and Code Team Member
  • Ability to remain calm throughout critical incidents, assess conditions, and implement appropriate procedures
  • I relate well to people from various cultures and have a good rapport with physicians, staff, patients, and their families.

House/Nursing Supervisor (Relief)

Barstow Community Hospital
  • In the absence of the Chief Nursing Officer, I am responsible for coordinating and maintaining quality patient care, and when necessary, I back up for the OB and ER Department
  • I also evaluate staffing requirements and floor assignments
  • In this position, I have the authority to make administrative decisions and appropriately notify the administrator on call
  • My duties also include covering other departments such as ER, OB, and CCU if the staff is unavailable and responsible for lunch relief
  • Respond to all codes to assess patient and condition status change and assist the primary nurse in charge of the patient
  • I meet all competency standards required for any assigned patient care area, including OB and ER I attend all meetings as needed and assist in helping resolve any staff and patient issues
  • Assist in TJC's readiness
  • Peer interview applicants for hire.

CNA

Barstow Community Hospital
07.1997
  • As a CNA, I did routine non-professional tasks supporting the nursing service
  • As a Telemetry Tech, I worked on the ICU
  • I monitored telemetry and performed clerk duties and patient care
  • Also, obtain Telemetry Tech Certification.

CNA

Rimrock Convalescent Home
02.1997 - 06.1997
  • Assisted nursing staff

Education

Graduated/Diploma -

Barstow High School
06.1991

Transferred to complete education -

Barstow Community College

Associate in Science (Nursing) -

Victor Valley Community College
05.2002

Bachelor's Degree -

Capella University
05.2020

Skills

  • Staff Scheduling
  • Patient Treatment Planning
  • Staff Direction and Support
  • Resource Allocation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Delegation Skills
  • Emergency Response
  • Task Delegation
  • Staff Supervision
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Staff Assignments
  • Workload Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Employee Supervision

Licenses Certificates

  • Registered Nurse, #603343, 01/31/24
  • NRP Instructor, 10/31/24
  • RQI Health Provider B.L.S., 05/31/25
  • RQI Health Provider PALS, 07/31/25
  • Fetal Heart Monitoring, 04/2007
  • IV Conscious Sedation, 09/27/2008
  • STABLE Certified, 02/15
  • STABLE Lead Instructor, 03/19, 07/01/25

Languages

Fluent in both English and Spanish.

Goals

I am a highly motivated, compassionate Registered Nurse committed to caring for others and giving quality care to every patient. I'm an independent worker who thrives in high-stress situations while keeping my team calm and patients safe. who loves teaching and learning. I love the the combination of being able to do both. 

Timeline

RN NICU: Team Leader/Transport

St. Mary Medical Center
12.2016 - Current

RN NICU

St. Mary Medical Center
10.2015 - 12.2016

R.N.

A&A Surgery center
04.2015 - 11.2015

RN Float Pool

St. Mary Medical Center
01.2012 - 10.2015

RN

Barstow Community Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2010

RN NICU

St. Mary Medical Center
06.2009 - 06.2010

RN Critical Care

Barstow Community Hospital
08.2002 - 11.2009

CNA

Barstow Community Hospital
07.1997

CNA

Rimrock Convalescent Home
02.1997 - 06.1997

Float Nurse

House/Nursing Supervisor (Relief)

Barstow Community Hospital

Graduated/Diploma -

Barstow High School

Transferred to complete education -

Barstow Community College

Associate in Science (Nursing) -

Victor Valley Community College

Bachelor's Degree -

Capella University

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