MARY ARAO
Alameda,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in intensive care. Proficient in assessing, planning, and implementing patient care plans to optimize outcomes. Skilled in monitoring and documenting patient conditions while coordinating care across multidisciplinary disciplines. Adept at providing education tailored to the unique needs of patients and their families. Thrives in fast-paced settings, utilizing critical thinking and decisive judgment to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse II, Intensive Care Unit
Highland Hospital
Oakland, CA
02.2019 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in a high-acuity setting, utilizing the nursing process to deliver care in accordance with established protocols and standards.
- Conducted audits of medical records to ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, care plan, documentation, and adherence to hospital standards.
- Provided critical care expertise as a Rapid Response Nurse, stabilizing patients showing signs of imminent clinical deterioration
- Precepted and mentored nurse, offering guidance and support to enhance their clinical skills and foster professional growth.
Travel Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
RN Network (Highland Hospital)
Oakland, CA
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans based on thorough assessment, ensuring optimized patient outcomes and efficient use of resources.
- Monitored and documented patient conditions meticulously, using EPIC, ensuring accurate and comprehensive records for each patient.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
Travel Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Medical Solutions (University Medical Center)
El Paso, TX
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided hemodynamic care to stabilize critically ill cardiac patients, utilizing advanced nursing skills and critical thinking.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to manage complex cardiovascular cases, ensuring high standards of patient care.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2012 - 08.2017
- Monitored and manage the care of cardiac patients, responding promptly to emergent situations to ensure patient safety and effective treatment.
- Provided patient and family education, ensuring understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lifeline Home Health
Chickasha, OK
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Managed and coordinated care including assessing patient needs, planning and implementing strategies, and advocating for necessary services.
- Delegated tasks to home health aides, ensuring adherence to care plans and maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
Telemetry Nurse
Midwest Regional Medical Center
Midwest City, OK
07.2009 - 09.2011
- Monitored, intervened and communicated patient conditions to physicians, particularly focusing on continuous cardiac rhythm changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Critical care expertise
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Assessment and care planning
- Documentation and compliance
- Precepting and mentorship
- Adaptability in fast paced environment
- Patient and family education
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California, 95077189, 11/09/15, 08/31/25
- Compact Registered Nurse License - Eligible to Practice in Member States, Member States, 1696148, 04/09/24, 09/30/24
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 12/01/23, 12/31/25
- Basic Life Support, 12/01/23, 12/31/25
Licenses and Certifications
- Compact Registered Nurse License, License Number: 1696148, Valid: 04/09/2024-09/30/2024
- Registered Nurse (State of California), License Number: 95077189, Valid: 11/09/2015-08/31/2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Valid: 12/2023-12/2025
- Basic Life Support, Valid: 12/2023-12/2025
References
- Cheryl Wilson-Talford, Former Intensive Care Unit Manager, Highland Hospital, (510)520-1237
- Virginia Tech, Former Charge Nurse, Highland Hospital, (510)520-1237
- Leah Aquino, Charge Nurse, Highland Hospital, (510)504-3783
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II, Intensive Care Unit
Highland Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Travel Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
RN Network (Highland Hospital)
04.2018 - 02.2019
Travel Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Medical Solutions (University Medical Center)
09.2017 - 03.2018
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
01.2012 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lifeline Home Health
09.2011 - 12.2011
Telemetry Nurse
Midwest Regional Medical Center
07.2009 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City University