Mariska Licea
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grandfield,OK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse and RN Candidate (Graduating May 15, 2026) with over 4 years of hands-on healthcare experience in outpatient clinics, acute care hospitals, and behavioral health settings. Strong foundation in medical-surgical nursing, critical care and emergency care exposure, and perioperative services, combined with leadership experience and clinical judgment. Demonstrated strengths in patient assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical leadership, and care coordination. Actively preparing for NCLEX-RN and seeking a New Graduate Registered Nurse position.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hamilton Health Box
Grandfield, OK
11.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced clinic setting.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, vital signs, injections, and medication administration.
- Clinical leadership role supporting daily clinic operations and staff workflow.
- Assist with patient registration, insurance verification, prior authorizations, and referrals.
- Collaborate with providers and other clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Educate patients on medications, chronic disease management, and follow-up care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Variety Care
Grandfield, OK
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, identifying changes in health status for timely intervention.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment options and self-care practices.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital- MMG Frederick Clinic
Frederick, OK
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care, enhancing overall service delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Nursing Assistant
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Lawton, OK
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, enhancing infection control measures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, supporting continuity of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK05-2026
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Great Plains Technology Center
Frederick, OK02-2022
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Injections
- Wound Care
- Acute Care & Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Emergency & Critical Care Exposure
- Mental Health Nursing
- Patient Registration & Insurance Verification
- Prior Authorizations & Referrals
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Multistate (Active, Expires Feb 2027)
- CPR/AED & Basic Life Support (BLS) -Expires July 2027
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hamilton Health Box
11.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Variety Care
08.2022 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital- MMG Frederick Clinic
03.2022 - 07.2022
Nursing Assistant
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Great Plains Technology Center
Clinical Experience
Student Nurse- Clinical Rotations
Comanche County Memorial Hospital- Lawton, OK
- Medical-Surgical
- Intensive Care Unit
- Emergency Department
- Operating Room
- Completed 144 hours of diverse acute-care clinical experience
- Assisted with patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, and interdisciplinary rounding
- Gained exposure to rapid assessments, critical care workflows, surgical procedures, and emergency response
Mental Health Clinical Experience
- North Texas State Hospital & Southwestern Behavioral Health Center
- Provided care to patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions
- Participated in treatment team meetings, therapeutic communication, safety monitoring, and de-escalation techniques
- Applied trauma-informed and patient-centered care principles