Victoria Arenas
Newport News,VA
Summary
Compassionate licensed Registered Nurse with 8 years of healthcare experience in orthopedics, medical-surgical, plasma care, and acute rehabilitation. Recognized for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care with a strong work ethic and excellent clinical judgment. Skilled at building trusting relationships with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to promote positive health outcomes. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth in dynamic healthcare settings. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
ADT RN
Mary Immaculate Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitated patient flow by managing admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring efficiency and continuity of care.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Delivered patient and family education for safe and effective post-discharge care.
- Maintained accurate, timely documentation to support compliance, safety, and quality care standards.
- Provide direct nursing care to bariatric, orthopedic, and nephrology surgical patients, utilizing strong critical thinking and clinical skills in monitoring, wound care, IV therapy, and infection prevention.
- Partnered with physicians and healthcare staff to enhance patient outcomes and improve unit efficiency.
RN
Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Provides compassionate care to patients recovering from illnesses, injuries, and surgeries, helping them regain independence and improve quality of life.
- Key responsibilities include delivering direct patient care, developing and implementing individualized rehabilitation plans, educating patients and families, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and monitoring progress to promote both functional recovery and psychosocial well-being.
LPN
Grifols Plasma center
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Promoted customer satisfaction through effective interaction and responsiveness to needs.
Cultivated rapport with donors to enhance long-term support for the center.
Selected suitable plasmapheresis donors by conducting physical examinations and medical histories.
Utilized FDA-approved SOP Manual and adhered to State and Federal guidelines.
Ensured compliance with OSHA, CLIA, CGMP, and internal procedures during donor selection.
Educated donors on potential hazards associated with procedures.
Administered donor consent forms to facilitate informed participation.
Provided education on health assessment trends identified at the center.
Lead CNA
Mary Immaculate Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led a 35-bed orthopedic certified unit within a Magnet hospital.
Designated preceptor for all new CNA staff, ensuring training and competency.
Audited and reported trends to leadership for quality improvement initiatives.
Monitored patient conditions, promptly communicating changes to nursing staff.
Assisted with procedures under RN supervision, maintaining safety standards.
Supported patients with activities of daily living, mobility, and personal needs.
Floated to medical-surgical and telemetry units, delivering effective patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Fortis College
Norfolk12-2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Diabetes management
- Patient-centered care
- Patient assessments
- Care planning
- Wound care
- Infection prevention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- IV therapy
- Compliance management
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Discharge coordination
- Patient education
Certification
Registered Nurse-0001316156 Expires 10/31/2027
Accomplishments
12 Daisy Awards
Timeline
ADT RN
Mary Immaculate Hospital
02.2024 - Current
RN
Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024
LPN
Grifols Plasma center
01.2019 - 01.2023
Lead CNA
Mary Immaculate Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Fortis College