MARISSA CAMARENA
Ontario
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with a strong foundation in patient care across sub-acute and skilled nursing environments. Combines over a decade of caregiver experience with bilingual communication skills to effectively support medically complex patients. Committed to improving patient outcomes through meticulous monitoring and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric License Vocational Nurse
Aveanna
West Covina
05.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring optimal care and timely intervention.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans to improve outcomes.
- Assisted in development and implementation of patient care plans, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported unusual findings to physicians or nurses.
- Collaborated with nursing team to identify and communicate significant changes in patient vital signs, enhancing patient safety.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare protocols while administering treatments as prescribed.
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Caregiver / Medication Technician (Med Tech)
Brookdale Assisted Living
01.2016 - 01.2025
- Over 10 years of experience providing direct patient care to elderly, disabled, and medically complex patients in residential and long-term care settings.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, adhering to Six Rights of Medication Administration.
- Administered routine medications in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, maintained precise charting, and communicated changes in patient condition to supervising RNs/LVNs.
- Assisted with ADLs, mobility, transfers, feeding, grooming, and personal hygiene while promoting safety, infection prevention, comfort, and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including nurses, physicians, and therapists, to enhance patient care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Colorado
Colombine Health and Rehab
FORT COLLINS
03.2011 - 08.2019
- Delivered direct patient care in long-term care and assisted living settings, enhancing patient comfort and well-being.
- Supported patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility to promote independence and dignity.
- Measured and recorded vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Supported patient transfers, repositioning, fall prevention, skin integrity, documentation, and team communication.
- Created a safe, compassionate, and patient-centered environment, fostering trust and improving patient satisfaction.
Student Intern
Kindred Hospital Brea
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted with tracheostomy care, G-tube feedings, wound care, oxygen therapy
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to RN
- Provided ADL support including hygiene, feeding, and repositioning
Student Intern
West Anaheim Medical Center
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Monitored cardiac patients under RN supervision
- Assisted with EKG observation and patient assessments
- Reported rhythm changes and patient status updates
Student Intern
St. Francis Medical Center
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Assisted with acute cardiac patient care
- Supported mobility, safety precautions, and monitoring
- Strengthened documentation and teamwork skills
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LVN
Concorde Career College – Garden Grove Campus
Garden Grove, CA04-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05-2017
Skills
- Sub-acute care
- ADLs assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration rights
- Wound care support
- Medication rights
- EMR management
- Documentation and charting
- Chart documentation
- Telemetry observation
- Pediatric patient management
- Team communication
- Tracheostomy care
- G-tube feeding
- Medication pass
- Pediatric emergency response
- Time organization
Certification
- Nursing License Number
- 761512
LANGUAGES
English Highly proficient, Spanish Highly proficient
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Pediatric License Vocational Nurse
Aveanna
05.2026 - Current
Student Intern
West Anaheim Medical Center
01.2026 - 04.2026
Student Intern
St. Francis Medical Center
01.2026 - 04.2026
Student Intern
Kindred Hospital Brea
10.2025 - 12.2025
Caregiver / Medication Technician (Med Tech)
Brookdale Assisted Living
01.2016 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Colorado
Colombine Health and Rehab
03.2011 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - LVN
Concorde Career College – Garden Grove Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Northern Colorado