Maria Rubio, BSN, RN
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Patient oriented nurse with 9 years of experience in direct patient care and advocacy offering strengths such as organization, positive communication, critical thinking, dependability, and is able to work well under pressure. Seeking to fulfill the challenging new role of Charge Nurse for Surgical Acute Unit 1200. I am willing and ready to take on any added responsibilities that will help in enhancing the patient experience, and facilitate a positive environment for the nursing staff.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care
- Act as the liaison for communication between patients and healthcare providers
- Consistently maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with policies and regulations
- Skillfully perform IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care
- Perform as team leader; serving as a resource for the unit, delegating tasks to the team and providing direction during daily rounds
Registered Nurse
Plymouth Village Retirement Community
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Administered medications safely and monitoring for any adverse side effects
- Provided compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients in end of life
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies
Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Administered medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA12.2014
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Training staff/student precepting
- Bilingual in spanish/english
- Works calmly under pressure
- Multitask and prioritize workload
- Patient and family advocacy
- Problem Solving
- Strong team player
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
10.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
Plymouth Village Retirement Community
05.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College
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