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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
Oxnard
01-2022

Vocational Nurse Certification

Career Care Institute
Oxnard, CA
06-2021

Associate of Science

Ventura College
Ventura, CA
05-2014

High School Diploma

Adolfo Camarillo High School
Camarillo, CA
06-2003

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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