Maricela Arvizu, LVN
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with three years of experience in a fast-paced outpatient surgery setting. Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, wound care and patient education. Seeking a challenging LVN position to utilize my skills and contribute to a positive patient experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pacific Cardiovascular and Vein Institute
Oxnard, CA
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Medical Assistant
Pacific Cardiovascular and Vein Institute
Ventura, CA
07.2007 - 08.2019
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Education
IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification
Ventura Training Institute
Oxnard01-2022
Vocational Nurse Certification
Career Care Institute
Oxnard, CA06-2021
Associate of Science
Ventura College
Ventura, CA05-2014
High School Diploma
Adolfo Camarillo High School
Camarillo, CA06-2003
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Immunizations
- IVs and blood draws
- Foley catheters
- EKGs
- Bedside procedures
- Sterile Field Knowledge
- Chart Audits
- Authorizations
- Electronic Health Records
- Chart preparation and review
- Team collaboration
- Triage calls
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient education
- Bilingual: Spanish
- BLS Certified
References
- Upon Request
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pacific Cardiovascular and Vein Institute
01.2022 - 02.2025
Medical Assistant
Pacific Cardiovascular and Vein Institute
07.2007 - 08.2019
IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification
Ventura Training Institute
Vocational Nurse Certification
Career Care Institute
Associate of Science
Ventura College
High School Diploma
Adolfo Camarillo High School
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