Maricely C Gutierrez
Oxnard,USA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Case Manager
BrightStar Care
Oxnard, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Served as an advocate for individualized patient care by coordinating resources within facility limits while promoting cost effective solutions whenever possible.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Identified potential problems that could impact the quality of care delivered to patients including issues related to staffing or equipment shortages and deficiencies.
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
School Nurse
TherapyTravelers
Agoura Hills, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Provided 1:1 direct care to a pediatric patient with a g-tube, and tracheotomy.
- Provide g-tube care, trach care, and suction tracheotomy as needed.
- Attend needs by patient.
- G-tube feeding.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Casa Pacifica Center for Children & Families
Camarillo, CA
12.2017 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing danger levels of suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behaviors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Assessed and evaluated the mental and physical condition of patients.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions including diagnosis notes and progress reports.
- Counseled patients on healthy coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
- Provided psychotherapy to patients dealing with mental health issues.
- Prescribed medications according to physician orders and monitored their effectiveness over time.
- Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted in developing discharge plans for patients transitioning out of care settings back into the community.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
School Nurse
Maxium Healthcare Services
Oxnard, CA
09.2019 - 07.2025
- Provided 1:1 direct care to a pediatric patient with a g-tube, trach, and on oxygen.
- Provide g-tube care, trach care, and administer oxygen as needed.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for providing quality care to students.
Charge Floor Nurse
Camarillo Healthcare Center
Camarillo, CA
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Duties Include: Performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
- Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
- Answer phones, immunizations, delegate assignments to nursing assistant, supervise nursing assistants, perform G-tube care, communicate with providers and responsible parties any change in condition, supervising in-patient clinic floor, and all task ask of by physicians.
School Nurse
Sunbelt Staffing
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Duties: Provided 1:1 direct care to a pediatric patient with a g-tube, ventilator, and on oxygen.
- Provide g-tube care, ventilator care, and administer oxygen as needed.
- Attend needs by patient.
- Monitor for any complications.
- Suctioning as needed.
- Medication administration.
- Communicate with guardians of all updates.
Medical Assistant II/Orthopedic Medical Assistant II/Licensed Vocational Nurse
AltaMed Pediatrics at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
07.2014 - 01.2018
- Duties Included: Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
- Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, immunizations, translate for physician, educate patient on medication dispensing, placement of cast tape, splinting, fitting of braces, delegate assignments to medical assistants, verify orders for medical assistants, perform G-tube care and placement, nasal-gastric placement, tracheal care and specimen collection, supervising outpatient clinic floor, and all task ask of by physicians.
Medical Assistant (Second in Charge) Front/Back Office
Clinicas Del Camino Real Inc
05.2011 - 02.2014
- Duties Include: Answer phones, schedule appointments, co-payments, vital signs, immunizations, documentation in children's charts, complete the medical billing forms, translate for physician, educate patient on medication dispensing, any and all task ask of by physicians.
- Check inventory, ordering supplies, blood draws, specimen collecting, doing corrections, supervising.
- Works with pediatrician, family practice, gynecologist, and obstetrics.
Education
College Degree - Nursing
Nightingale College
Utah07.2025
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA01.2016
High school diploma - High School Diploma
Pacifica High School
Oxnard, CA06.2008
Skills
- Orthopedic specialty
- Geriatric care
- Charting and recording
- Documenting intake
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Home health care
- Immunization administration
- Medication reconciliation
- Transcribing orders
- EHR
- Cerner
- EMR
- ABS
- Excel
- Word
- Bilingual
- LVN
- Collaboration with healthcare teams
- Triage management
- Postoperative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient intake
- Behavioral health support
- Tracheostomy care
- Oxygen therapy
- Wound care
- Diagnostic testing
- Diabetes management
- IV therapy
- Pediatric care
- Elderly care
- Catheter care
- Feeding tube assistance
- Psychotropic medications
- ADL assistance
- Emergency response
- Charting and documentation
- Tuberculosis testing
- EKG administration
Certification
- LVN
- IV Certification
- Blood Draw Certification
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN Case Manager
BrightStar Care
06.2025 - Current
School Nurse
TherapyTravelers
03.2021 - Current
School Nurse
Maxium Healthcare Services
09.2019 - 07.2025
Charge Floor Nurse
Camarillo Healthcare Center
04.2019 - 10.2019
School Nurse
Sunbelt Staffing
02.2019 - 04.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Casa Pacifica Center for Children & Families
12.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant II/Orthopedic Medical Assistant II/Licensed Vocational Nurse
AltaMed Pediatrics at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
07.2014 - 01.2018
Medical Assistant (Second in Charge) Front/Back Office
Clinicas Del Camino Real Inc
05.2011 - 02.2014
College Degree - Nursing
Nightingale College
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Pacific College
High school diploma - High School Diploma
Pacifica High School
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