Maryjo Vera Cruz
Carson,CA
Summary
Dedicated Public Health Nurse professional highly proficient in research aligned with federal regulations. Offering four and a half years of related expertise combined with commitment to improving community health and wellbeing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse
California Department Of Public Health
Orange, CA
10.2017 - Current
- Conduct inspections, investigations, surveys, and evaluations of health facilities for conformity with licensing and certification requirements of the Department of Public Health and for compliance with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to medical care.
- Advise health facilities administrators and community agencies regarding State health facilities inspection, licensing, and certification programs.
- Primary responsibility is for enforcement of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, restorative, pharmacy, social, dental, and related services.
- Quality and Safety Oversight Committee
- Oversee 74 Skilled Nursing Facilities for State and Federal COVID-19 Data Reporting in regards to infection rates, weekly testing, and vaccination rates.
Staff Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Harbor City, CA
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Medical Surgical and Telemetry Float Pool
- Medical Surgical Units
- Telemetry Units
- Step Down Unit
- Family Centered Care Unit
- Antepartum, Postpartum and Maternal-Newborn Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Clinical Nurse II
Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Torrance, CA
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Women’s Health Maternal-Newborn Unit
- Successful Completion of Transition into Professional Practice Program-Women’s Health & Perinatal Program
- Couplet Care
- Baby Friendly Certified
Clinical Nurse I
Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Torrance, CA
05.2012 - 03.2015
- Medical Cardiology Acute Stroke Unit
- Successful Completion of New Grad RN Residency Program
- Nursing Excellence Award Rookie of the Year 2013
- Member of Unit Based Council 2012-Present
- Unit Based Council Chair/President 2014
- Epic Super User
- Preceptor to Newly Graduated RNs and Newly hired RN Staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim11.2011
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Care Oversight
- Critical Thinking
Certification
California Board of Registered Nursing
- Registered Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) Certified
American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse
California Department Of Public Health
10.2017 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2016 - 09.2017
Clinical Nurse II
Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance
03.2015 - 07.2016
Clinical Nurse I
Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance
05.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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