MERISSA CORONA
Temecula,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with several years of experience delivering evidence-based care. Skilled in training and mentoring nursing staff while ensuring high-quality service to diverse patient populations. Committed to supporting patients during critical moments, providing invaluable support and care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Pre/Post-Operative Surgery
PIH Health Hospital
Whittier, USA
01.2019 - Current
- Perform pre-operative assessments and prepare patients for surgery upon arrival to unit
- Perform pre-operative screening appointment prior to scheduled surgery date
- Monitored and managed patients postoperatively to ensure safe anesthesia recovery and minimize complications
- Provided effective pain management and monitored for post-operative complications to enhance recovery
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement strategies that optimized patient outcomes
- Educate patients and families on recovery and discharge care
- Precept and train new graduate nurses for IV placement
Registered Nurse - Med Surg / Post-Operative
PIH Health Hospital
Whittier, USA
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Managed diverse patient populations, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced acute environment
- Specializing in Orthopedic, neurosurgical, bariatric, general surgery and step down ICU patient care.
- Utilized EMR systems including EMD, ambulatory EHR, and Netsmart to manage patient information efficiently.
- Facilitated patient education and discharge planning to promote safe transitions from hospital to home.
- Patient Education & Discharge Planning
- Implemented infection control measures and maintained compliance with health standards.
- Led and trained nursing staff to enhance team performance and patient care.
- Served as Charge Nurse, coordinating patient flow and facilitating staff support to optimize care delivery
- Precept and train new graduate nurses
- Provided bilingual support in English and Spanish for effective patient communication.
- Precepted and trained new graduate nurses to enhance their clinical skills and confidence.
Student Nurse (post completion of 1 year of nursing school)
PIH Health Hospital
Whittier, USA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Supported primary nurse by delivering safe patient care focused on bed baths, meal administration, monitoring intake and output, assisting with ambulation, and facilitating discharge.
Patient Registration Admitting Clerk
PIH Health Hospital
Whittier, USA
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Registered patients upon admission, ensuring accurate information for efficient processing and care.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's School of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA 12.2011 - 12.2013
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), California
- BLS
- ACLS
- Certified Spanish Medical Translator
Additional Clinical Experience
- Cross-trained in Same Day Surgery
- GI Lab
- Critical Care
- Cardiology
- Mother-Baby/Postpartum
- Oncology
- Respiratory
- Transitional Care Unit (TCU)
- Home Health Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Pre/Post-Operative Surgery
PIH Health Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's School of Nursing
12.2011 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse - Med Surg / Post-Operative
PIH Health Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2019
Student Nurse (post completion of 1 year of nursing school)
PIH Health Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
Patient Registration Admitting Clerk
PIH Health Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2010