Marisol Cazares
Sacramento,California
Summary
California-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Per Diem
Capital Post-Acute
02.2024 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Enhanced patient recovery through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Greenhaven Healthcare Center
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced resident’s care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed resident care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained vital signs along with input/output measurements from residents.
- Administered controlled narcotics.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted residents and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and resident infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to residents.
- Monitored resident’s health condition to report changes to medical provider.
Wellness Nurse
City Creek Assisted Living
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Managed Medication Technicians.
- Monitored residents for change of condition.
- Provided wound care.
- Entered Medication orders.
- Updated residents EMAR.
- Supported residents with providing additional education for pain management and insulin.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Enhanced patient recovery through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough education to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
Intern
Pine Creek Care Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned charge nurse.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Intern
UC Davis
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs,
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Intern
Sacramento Post-acute
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients and staff by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Contributed to successful medication administration by maintaining accurate records and promptly reporting any discrepancies or concerns to supervising nurses.
- Developed critical thinking skills through participation in simulation training exercises that tested clinical judgement in complex scenarios involving multiple variables related to patient assessment and intervention selection.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning among peers by sharing insights from clinical experiences during group discussions led by nurse educators at regular intervals throughout the program''s duration.
- Enhanced efficiency of patient transfers within the facility by assisting with equipment setup, positioning, lifting techniques, collaborating closely with other team members.
- Contributed to the development of nursing care plans that addressed individual patient needs by gathering relevant information from assessments conducted in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
- Refined clinical skills through hands-on practice in diverse healthcare settings such as acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics under supervision of experienced nursing professionals.
- Demonstrated high levels of professionalism and adaptability when faced with unexpected changes in patient assignments or clinical situations, always prioritizing patient safety while working effectively within established guidelines and protocols.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Vocational Nursing Program - Nursing
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA05.2023
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Pain Management
- Compassionate Care
- Critical Thinking
- Feeding Tube Management
- Patient Assessment
- Oxygen Therapy
- Infection Control
- Team Collaboration
- Diabetes Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Time Management
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - Current
- Certified BLS, American Heart Association - Current
- IV Certification - In Process.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Per Diem
Capital Post-Acute
02.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Greenhaven Healthcare Center
02.2024 - Current
Wellness Nurse
City Creek Assisted Living
01.2024 - 03.2024
Intern
Pine Creek Care Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Intern
UC Davis
08.2022 - 12.2022
Intern
Sacramento Post-acute
01.2022 - 05.2022
Vocational Nursing Program - Nursing
Sacramento City College
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