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Monica Araneta, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Orange,CA

Summary

Hardworking and energetic, flexible, adapt easily to change of environment. Advocate for patient’s rights; strive to understand a patient’s needs and concerns. Experienced Wound Care Nurse with over 12 years of experience. Bringing my RN skill set to transition to Nurse Practitioner, essential to providing competent and dignified patient care. A dedicated individual achieving a reputation for consistently going beyond what is required. Personable; interface effectively with patients, families and nursing staff.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner Mentor/Instructor

Charles R. Drew University Of Medicine And Science
Los Angeles, CA
04.2022 - Current
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Collaborated with tutoring, enrollment, testing and advising services to support students.

Staff Registered Nurse

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
02.2020 - Current
  • 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.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

RN Case Manager/RN Supervisor/Wound Care Nurse

Ensign Group
Rosemead, CA
04.2013 - 03.2020
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
  • Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.

RN Supervisor/Admission Nurse

Seal Beach Health and Rehab Center
Seal beach, CA
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Assessed new patients' care plans and administered prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

LVN Wound Care

Marguerite Gardens
Alhambra, CA
05.2009 - 04.2013
  • Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
  • Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Charles Drew R University of Medicine And Science
Los Angeles, CA
12.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse

American University of Health Sciences
Signal Hill, CA
03.2019

License Vocational Nurse -

Angeles Institute
Artesia, CA
12.2008

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Attention to Detail
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Stamina

Certification

  • Registered Nurse
  • Family Nurse Practitioner Certified
  • Wound Skin Ostomy Certification
  • Healing Process Program
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Public Health Nurse


Community hours/volunteer

· More than 100+hrs of Community Service

· Act of Love – Event for low-income community including free groceries, health screening, and Low-cost Insurance

· AUHS Foundation’s Lamp unto my feet homeless outreach

· Blood Drive Event

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner Mentor/Instructor

Charles R. Drew University Of Medicine And Science
04.2022 - Current

Staff Registered Nurse

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
02.2020 - Current

RN Supervisor/Admission Nurse

Seal Beach Health and Rehab Center
07.2019 - 11.2019

RN Case Manager/RN Supervisor/Wound Care Nurse

Ensign Group
04.2013 - 03.2020

LVN Wound Care

Marguerite Gardens
05.2009 - 04.2013

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Charles Drew R University of Medicine And Science

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse

American University of Health Sciences

License Vocational Nurse -

Angeles Institute
Monica Araneta, MSN, APRN, FNP-C