Monica Orihuela-Garcia
SANTA ROSA,CA
Summary
Dedicated Neurology Telemetry RN with expertise in stroke care protocols and acute cardiac management seeking an acute care role that provides an opportunity to efficiently enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, 4N PCU Telemetry
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Monitoring patients' cardiac status using telemetry systems.
- Initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, including cardiac drips, while monitoring patient response to treatment.
- Interpretation of cardiac rhythms including recognition of dysrhythmias or significant rhythm changes.
- Cared for patients post cardiac catheterization, TAVR, and other acute cardiac procedures, ensuring recovery and monitoring for complications.
- Stroke care to include: NIHSS assessments. initiation of stroke protocols and close monitoring of neurological status and post stroke deficits.
- Initiate appropriate emergent interventions, call rapid response/code teams when indicated, and participate in CPR and other emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
Medical Assistant
Alliance Pain Care
Petaluma, California
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication management techniques.
- Conducted vital sign checks and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Other clinical duties to include administration of vaccines, ECGs, assisting in minor office procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Administrative duties: prior authorizations, surgery scheduling, and financial procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA12-2023
Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate -
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- IV therapy administration
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- ACLS
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Care Coordination
- Clinical judgment
- Safe delegation to ancillary staff
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Patient advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Active listening
Certification
- NIHSS Certification
- ACLS
- Spanish Proficiency Course Completion for Health Care Providers
Timeline
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, 4N PCU Telemetry
02.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Alliance Pain Care
03.2017 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Santa Rosa Junior College
Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate -
Santa Rosa Junior College