Mary Rivas-Peralez
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position as a Registered Nurse that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - Current
- Worked in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy, Physical Medicine, and Dermatology departments. In these departments my skills include administering ordered medications, vaccines, ear lavage's, EKG, orthostatic vitals, collected and delivered specimens to the laboratory. In Allergy clinic I performed a variety of skin testing and perform lung function tests.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Currently hold a fulltime position in the Dermatology department where I provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers after patient had biopsy of their skin to rule out skin cancer.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Temecula Valley Hospital
03.2005 - 08.2021
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising Clinical Supervisor
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Collaborated with Clinical Supervisor/Manager on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Rancho Springs Medical Center
03.2005 - 07.2014
- At Rancho Springs Medical Center I work on the Medical/Surgical/Telemetry floor
- I am responsible for up to four to five patients at one time
- I pass medications, patient assessments, computer charting, vital signs, blood transfusions, intravenous infusions, start intravenous lines, hang hydration fluids, admit and discharge patients, insert Foley Catheters, continuous bladder irrigations, give intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, check blood sugar levels, cardiac monitoring, call and speak to doctors regarding patients orders/conditions, and other duties
- I teach computer training (Cerner) to all UHS employees including physicians
- I travel to many different states monthly to teach nursing staff and doctors how to compute computer charting
- I took my training in February 2012 and I have been traveling and working on the floor as a nurse
- Since March 2014 my position as an LVN at Rancho Springs Medical Center was discontinued both Southwest Facilities and since I have extensive training in the Telemetry area and often covered when asked I was asked to take a position as a Telemetry Technician
- I accepted the position so that I didn't loose my seniority with UHS and since I am attending college at MSJC to finish up my pre-requisites for the RN program I feel it was better to stay with UHS so that when I get my RN license, with in the next few years I can continue my career with UHS.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Menifee Valley Medical Center
09.2003 - 03.2005
- At Menifee Valley Medical Center I worked on the Medical/Surgical floor
- I am responsible for up to five patients
- My duties include: Assessment, pass medications, start intravenous lines, hang hydration fluids, vital signs, administering medications, giving intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, blood sugar checks, enter doctors' order, call doctors for orders, and many other duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT08.2025
College - Pre-Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario, CA10.2019
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mt. San Jacinto College
Menifee, CA06.2003
College - Pre-Nursing Courses
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.2000
Skills
- Working with RNs in Hospital setting
- Certified in Intravenous infusion and Blood Withdrawal
- Clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills
- Problem-solving, charting and quality assurance management skills
- Epic and Cerner Charting abilities and all required computer programs needed for power charting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Patient Care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessment
- Aseptic Techniques
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Breathing Treatments
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse 08/2025
- Licensed Vocational Nurse 06/15/2003
- 08/01/2024, BLS
Interests Goals
Completing my nursing career in becoming a Registered Nurse with a Bachelors Degree.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Temecula Valley Hospital
03.2005 - 08.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Rancho Springs Medical Center
03.2005 - 07.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Menifee Valley Medical Center
09.2003 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
College - Pre-Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mt. San Jacinto College
College - Pre-Nursing Courses
Pasadena City College