Marivic Lorente
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Experienced job title licensed in licenses with strong clinical and people skills. Professionally trained job title with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Registered Nurse with 9+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Treatment Nurse/ Supervisor
Country Villa Health Center- West
525 Auto Center Drive Watsonville CA 95076
08.2008
• Notify physicians of improvement or regression skin problems• Records treatments performed• Documents findings• Keeps treatment cart neat and orderly• Notifies pharmacy of new and discontinued orders• Reports infections to DON or designee• Audits treatment sheets• Weekly status reports to DON or designee related to treatments• Participates with month end review of treatment sheets and order reconciliation• Assist with orientation and education programs for nursing personnel as requested• Monitors supply needs• Supervises nursing personnel on his/her shift as assigned• Assist with other nursing responsibilities as assigned by DON or designee• Participates in QA program and completes reports as needed
RN - Medical , Surgical , Pediatrics, Orthopedics , Mother & Baby, IICN
Watsonville Community Hospital
75 Nielson Street Watsonville CA 95076
07.2008 - Current
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Charge nurse on neonatal and pediatric floor. Oversaw average of number patients per shift.
- Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Initiated hospital-wide study to identify areas for process improvement.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Charge Nurse / medication nurse/ treatment nurse
Driftwood Heathcare Center
Santa Cruz, CA
08.2007 - 12.2007
Responsible for all nursing personnel on a particular shift or unit.Reports to the Director of Nurses.Responsible for the care of all the patients assigned each day.Monitor vital signs,pass medications,change dressings,check the status of wounds,attend patient care meetings,oversee nurse aids,administer enemas,start intravenous fluids & medications.Counsel families of patients,conduct range of motion exercises,and provide other personal hygiene care depending on nursing assitant staffing levels. Calls doctor & family when there is a significant change of condition on a patient.
Charge Nurse/ Medication Nurse / Treatment Nurse
Valley Convalescent Hospital
919 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville CA 95076
03.2007 - 12.2007
Responsible for all nursing personnel on a particular shift or unit.Reports to the Director of Nurses.Responsible for the care of all the patients assigned each day.Monitor vital signs,pass medications,change dressings,check the status of wounds,attend patient care meetings,oversee nurse aids,administer enemas,start intravenous fluids & medications.Counsel families of patients,conduct range of motion exercises,and provide other personal hygiene care depending on nursing assitant staffing levels. Calls doctor & family when there is a significant change of condition on a patient.
Charge Nurse / Medication Nurse / Treatment Nurse
Pacific Coast Manor
Capitola, CA
03.2004 - 03.2007
Responsible for all nursing personnel on a particular shift or unit.Reports to the Director of Nurses.Responsible for the care of all the patients assigned each day.Monitor vital signs,pass medications,change dressings,check the status of wounds,attend patient care meetings,oversee nurse aids,administer enemas,start intravenous fluids & medications.Counsel families of patients,conduct range of motion exercises,and provide other personal hygiene care depending on nursing assitant staffing levels. Calls doctor & family when there is a significant change of condition on a patient.
Caregiver
Myrna's Home Care
Watsonville, CA
02.2001 - 03.2004
COMPANION
Provide conversation and companionship
Assist with walking and home physical therapy
Prepare current and future meals, monitor diet and eating
Medication reminders
Assist with bathing, grooming and dressing
Assist with toileting
HOME HELPER
Light housekeeping
Laundry and linen washing
Accompany to doctor appointments
Running errands for clients
Assist with paying bills
Prepare grocery list and do shopping
OVERNIGHTS
All services of companion position
Assist with evening routine
Assist as needed throughout the night
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major in Nursing
Perpetual Help College of Manila
1995
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Preceptor
- Patient/family focused
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Professional bedside manner
- Thorough physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Insulin medication
Certification
- Registered Nurse in California, license number 726138, expires March 2014
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification expires May 2015
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support expires September 2014
- Newborn Resuscitation Program Certificate expires November 2013
Timeline
RN- Treatment Nurse/ Supervisor
Country Villa Health Center- West
08.2008
RN - Medical , Surgical , Pediatrics, Orthopedics , Mother & Baby, IICN
Watsonville Community Hospital
07.2008 - Current
Charge Nurse / medication nurse/ treatment nurse
Driftwood Heathcare Center
08.2007 - 12.2007
Charge Nurse/ Medication Nurse / Treatment Nurse
Valley Convalescent Hospital
03.2007 - 12.2007
Charge Nurse / Medication Nurse / Treatment Nurse
Pacific Coast Manor
03.2004 - 03.2007
Caregiver
Myrna's Home Care
02.2001 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Major in Nursing
Perpetual Help College of Manila
- Registered Nurse in California, license number 726138, expires March 2014
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification expires May 2015
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support expires September 2014
- Newborn Resuscitation Program Certificate expires November 2013
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