Overview
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VANESSA MONROY

Corona,CA

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Comprehensive Care Registered Nurse II

Orange County Health Care Agency
Santa Ana, CA
08.2012 - Current
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action

Registered Nurse

Anaheim Regional Medical Center
Anaheim, CA
01.2011 - Current
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over ten patients daily
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various Breast Biopsy procedures
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options

Correctional Deputy Probation Officer

Orange County Probation Department
Santa Ana, CA
03.2002 - 05.2012
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training
  • Transported and monitored offenders on probation and parole for compliance with court protocols
  • Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers
  • Collaborated with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers
  • Created and maintained parole hearing information to keep leadership up-to-date on offender status
  • Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information
  • Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision
  • Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders
  • Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment

Clerical Assistant

University Of Davis
Davis, CA
06.1999 - 06.2001
  • Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
  • Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements
  • Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members
  • Monitored shipments and mailing procedures to effectively distribute or file mail and solve shipment issues
  • Maintained records of material flow, compiling and organizing related data
  • Scheduled appointments, forwarded phone calls and answered inquiries on multi-line office phone
  • Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments
  • Composed sensitive, confidential reports and documentation
  • Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance
  • Helped staff complete special projects by organizing documentation and supplies to handle forecasted demands
  • Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers
  • Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance

Timeline

Comprehensive Care Registered Nurse II

Orange County Health Care Agency
08.2012 - Current

Registered Nurse

Anaheim Regional Medical Center
01.2011 - Current

Correctional Deputy Probation Officer

Orange County Probation Department
03.2002 - 05.2012

Clerical Assistant

University Of Davis
06.1999 - 06.2001

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