Monica Dixon Romero
San Lorenzo,CA
Summary
New graduate Registered Nurse (BSN pending) with 840+ clinical hours in acute care settings. Bilingual in Spanish and English with a strong background in OB/GYN and patient-centered care. Experienced in Epic documentation, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and culturally competent care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Services Assistant II
San Mateo Medical Center (OB/GYN Clinic)
222 W. 39th Ave.
10.2016 - Current
- Collected patient histories, vitals, and assisted with prenatal and gynecologic care
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing procedure room and sterilizing instruments
- Built strong patient relationships through bilingual (Spanish/English) communication
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control, HIPAA, and patient safety standards
Medical Assistant
Miguel Lascano MD-Private Practice OB/GYN
Bakersfield, CA
11.2009 - 10.2016
- Directed patients to exam rooms, obtained vitals, and prepared for physician examinations
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists and supported continuity of care in a high-volume clinic
- Processed insurance claims, verified eligibility, and obtained prior-authorizations for surgeries and therapeutic treatments
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for all procedures and treatments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA05-2025
Skills
- Head-to-toe assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient education & discharge planning
- Care planning & clinical judgment
- SBAR communication
- Infection control & patient safety
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Student Nurse, College of San Mateo - August 2023 - May 2025
- Completed 840+ clinical hours in acute care settings including Kaiser Redwood City, Seton Medical Center Coastside, Sequoia Hospital, San Mateo Medical Center, and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
- Provided comprehensive nursing care including assessments, medication administration, and Epic documentation across Med-surg, SNF, L&D, ICU, ER, telemetry, and psychiatric/PES units
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
- Educated patients on disease management, medications, and discharge planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse, CA – License number: 95444171 Expiration: 1/31/2028
- BLS Certification – American Heart Association
- Certified Spanish Interpreter
Timeline
Medical Services Assistant II
San Mateo Medical Center (OB/GYN Clinic)
10.2016 - Current
Medical Assistant
Miguel Lascano MD-Private Practice OB/GYN
11.2009 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of San Mateo