VELVETTINA NORIEGA
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Motivated nursing student and soon-to-be new graduate RN with over 10 years of military healthcare and leadership experience supporting patient care in emergency, surgical, and outpatient settings. Strong clinical foundation developed through rotations in critical care, emergency, medical-surgical, pediatrics, and obstetrics. Recognized for maintaining composure under pressure, collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Eager to begin a nursing career in critical care and continue developing advanced clinical skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager
Murrieta Chiropractic
Murrieta, CA
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated patient scheduling and front office operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely patient access to services.
- Processed insurance verification, billing, and patient accounts with attention to accuracy and patient satisfaction
- Assisted patients with intake, phone communication, and appointment coordination in a fast-paced clinical environment
Platoon Sergeant (Company Headquarters)
U.S. ARMY – MEDICAL SERVICES
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Oversaw a 40-person ground ambulance team responsible for emergency medical response, operational readiness, and high-pressure mission support
- Managed COVID-19 response operations, overseeing a 24-hour support and contact tracing line while coordinating quarantine support and essential resources for newly arriving families during mandatory isolation periods in South Korea
- Maintained accountability of over $2 million in medical and operational equipment with zero loss or damage
Women’s Health Clinic Supervisor / (NCOIC)
Weed Army Community Hospital
Fort Irwin, CA
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Supervised civilian staff through performance evaluations, training, and daily operational oversight
- Collaborated with medical professionals during women's health procedures, providing essential support and guidance to patients.
- Managed coordination of patient referrals, focusing on timely access to advanced specialty care and essential follow-up services.
Aviation & Physical Exams Clinic Supervisor (NCOIC)
Weed Army Community Hospital
Fort Irwin, CA
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Oversaw aviation and physical exam operations supporting installation-wide medical readiness
- Monitored and verified pilots' medical examination records and clearance to ensure ongoing flight status and operational readiness.
- Optimized scheduling workflow and medical documentation processes to enhance operational efficiency.
ENT/Audiology Clinic Supervisor (NCOIC)
121 Combat Support Hospital
Yongsan, South Korea
06.2014 - 11.2016
- Performed audiology assessments and monitored threshold shifts to support patient safety and regulatory compliance
- Developed standardized operating procedures to improve clinic organization and streamline workflow efficiency.
- Promoted a positive work environment by addressing employee grievances promptly and fairly.
Emergency Department Shift Leader / Surgical Supervisor
Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital
Fort Polk, LA
02.2010 - 06.2015
- Executed rapid triage and emergency treatment protocols during three large-scale mass casualty response operations, enhancing overall patient care.
- Administered emergency care and conducted bedside procedures, effectively managing patient needs in dynamic clinical situations.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to monitor and support patients in perioperative and post-anesthesia recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA06-2026
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Attention to detail
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association — Expires 02/2028
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Level 1 — Expires 03/2027
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- Windsor Cypress Gardens — Med-Surg I (136 hours)
- Vista Pacifica Center — Mental Health (91 hours)
- Riverside Community Hospital — Med-Surg II (136 hours)
- Riverside Community Hospital — Obstetrics (68.5 hours)
- Riverside University Health System — Pediatrics (68.5 hours)
- Lake Elsinore Unified School District — Public Health (91 hours)
- Riverside University Health System — Critical Care (136 hours)
- Desert Regional Medical Center— ED Preceptorship (136 hours)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Office Manager
Murrieta Chiropractic
02.2022 - 05.2023
Platoon Sergeant (Company Headquarters)
U.S. ARMY – MEDICAL SERVICES
06.2019 - 09.2021
Women’s Health Clinic Supervisor / (NCOIC)
Weed Army Community Hospital
11.2016 - 06.2019
Aviation & Physical Exams Clinic Supervisor (NCOIC)
Weed Army Community Hospital
06.2015 - 11.2016
ENT/Audiology Clinic Supervisor (NCOIC)
121 Combat Support Hospital
06.2014 - 11.2016
Emergency Department Shift Leader / Surgical Supervisor
Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital
02.2010 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University