SANDRA LONGORIA
Rialto,Ca
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced settings. Demonstrated ability to manage high-stress situations while fostering strong patient relationships through effective communication and customer service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
IV Hydration Nurse
Thrive Hive
11.2024 - Current
- Reviewed medical history and performed IV insertions for IV Hydration Therapy, improving patient hydration and supporting recovery.
- Administered medications via IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, accurately documenting vital signs, symptoms, and care responses.
- Administered medications safely, monitoring treatment effectiveness and identifying adverse reactions.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Surgical Registered Nurse
Planned Parenthood Orange and San Bernardino
04.2024 - Current
- Assessed surgical patients, verified medical histories, and developed care plans for reproductive health procedures.
- Administered moderate sedation during procedures to support patient comfort and safety.
- Inserted and removed IV lines.
- Maintained sterile technique during procedures, enhancing infection control and ensuring patient safety.
- Performed 1st- and 2nd-trimester ultrasounds.
- Completed lab work, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
- Provided contraceptive counseling to educate patients on options and support informed decision-making.
Lead Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood Orange and San Bernardino
10.2011 - 04.2024
- Supervised, trained, and coached medical assistants, fostering skill development and enhancing quality of patient care.
- Managed medication administration and assisted in surgical and specialty procedures to ensure patient safety and procedure efficacy.
- Led clinical support workflows for reproductive health visits, ensuring smooth patient rooming and provider readiness.
- Assisted with gynecological procedures, collected specimens, and prepared lab equipment in accordance with clinic protocols to support effective patient diagnostics.
- Interviewed patients to gather medical information, measured vital signs, set up exam rooms, collected lab specimens, performed blood draws, administered IM/SQ injections, sterilized medical instruments, and conducted in-house lab tests (glucose, UA dips, pregnancy tests, strep tests, HIV)
Education
Bachelor's - Nursing
California State University of Fullerton
Fullerton, CAAssociates of Science - Nursing
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CAAssociate in Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences with an emphasis in Kinesiology and Wellness
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CASkills
- Sedation administration
- Intravenous therapy
- IV insertion
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Pain management
- Obstetric ultrasound
- Team management and supervision
- Spanish fluency
Certification
BLS, ACLS
Timeline
IV Hydration Nurse
Thrive Hive
11.2024 - Current
Surgical Registered Nurse
Planned Parenthood Orange and San Bernardino
04.2024 - Current
Lead Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood Orange and San Bernardino
10.2011 - 04.2024
Bachelor's - Nursing
California State University of Fullerton
Associates of Science - Nursing
Mt. San Antonio College
Associate in Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences with an emphasis in Kinesiology and Wellness
Mt. San Antonio College