Marissa Flores
Fontana,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-operative/ GI R.N.
San Antonio Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.2023 - Current
- Preoperative: intake, assessment of history and vital signs, patient teaching, obtain IV access
- GI Lab: Administer moderate sedation, close monitoring of patient condition intraoperatively, effective closed loop communication, “time out” procedure, narcotic inventory management
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Mentored new nursing staff providing a supportive work environment as well as improve staff retention
Ortho-trauma Medical-Surgical/Telemetry R.N.
Riverside Community Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team to provide pre and post-operative pain management, safe environment, and rehabilitation to medical, surgical, and post-trauma patients
- Mentor for student nurses
- Experience with equipment such as: PCA pumps, Feeding pumps, CPM machine, spinal braces, wound care, and multiple drains
- Unit sub-specialty in Bariatric surgery, Hospice, and general surgery
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Pre- and Post- op LVN
ACE Endoscopy and Surgery Center
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Pre-operative intake: obtain vital signs, initiate IV access, obtain pertinent medical history
- Recovery: monitor vital signs and EKG, discharge teaching/findings, safely discharge patients home
Ambulatory Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology LVN
Kaiser Permanente, Ontario
05.2013 - 11.2020
- Successfully delivered attentive, kind, and professional caregiving services to women during pregnancy, gynecological operations and procedures, puberty, or menopause
- Assisted providers on minor procedures
- Member of the Unit Based Team
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit LVN
San Dimas Community Hospital
10.2009 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to implement high-quality care that supports needs of each patient
- Accurately documented and administered medications per physician orders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree
West Coast University
Ontario01.2021
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessment
- Precepting
- Patient Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Emotional awareness
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse, State of California, #95244715, 06/26
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, 02/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 02/25
Timeline
Pre-operative/ GI R.N.
San Antonio Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.2023 - Current
Ortho-trauma Medical-Surgical/Telemetry R.N.
Riverside Community Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2023
Pre- and Post- op LVN
ACE Endoscopy and Surgery Center
03.2021 - 08.2021
Ambulatory Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology LVN
Kaiser Permanente, Ontario
05.2013 - 11.2020
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit LVN
San Dimas Community Hospital
10.2009 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree
West Coast University
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