Patricia Distefano, RN
Montebello,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief RN Pre-Op, PACU & GI
County Of Los Angeles, Rancho Los Amigos
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored response.
Certified Mobile Research Nurse
PCM Trials
11.2021 - Current
- Trained and certified to follow GCP and complete trial-specific training to provide mobile visits for subjects enrolled in clinical trials.
- Provide source documentation for each visit and a variety of clinical services including assessments, injections, infusions, and blood draw.
Registered Nurse Service Coordinator RN II
County Of Los Angeles
04.2015 - 01.2021
- Coordinated care for patients after hospitalization.
- Prepared authorizations for specialty referrals.
- Able to cover other areas as needed including Urgent Care Clinic & Telemetry.
Registered Nurse
MiVip
02.2009 - 12.2022
- Provided care in Pre-op, PACU, OR & GI Lab covering surgery centers from Orange County to LA County within the company.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2005
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Casa Loma College
Van Nuys, CA08.1993
Skills
- EMR Cerner
- BLS, ACLS
- Strong clinical judgment
- IV drug therapy management
Certification
- Licensed RN Expires Nov. 30, 2026
- BLS / ACLS Expires 09/2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- ASPAN
Timeline
Relief RN Pre-Op, PACU & GI
County Of Los Angeles, Rancho Los Amigos
10.2023 - Current
Certified Mobile Research Nurse
PCM Trials
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Service Coordinator RN II
County Of Los Angeles
04.2015 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
MiVip
02.2009 - 12.2022
- Licensed RN Expires Nov. 30, 2026
- BLS / ACLS Expires 09/2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Casa Loma College
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