Maricela Guerrero

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

• Case manager register nurse for Autism-diagnosed pediatric patient
• Provides 1:1 care for patient with fragile, technology-dependent healthcare needs
• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards
• Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses

Nurse Residency

Gained proficiency through dedicated practice sessions

• Closely monitor emergency department patient vital signs for changes in condition; report inconsistencies and updates in status to physicians or charge nurse when necessary
• Skillfully implement care and treatment plans to facilitate the health, recovery, and wellness of patients in crisis and pandemic situations
• Promptly respond to medical emergencies in a timely fashion using strong decision-making skills
• Offer the necessary resources and precepting for new hires to succeed in meeting patient care objectives
• Psychiatric care for mental health patients

• Worked shifts to assist in Pediatric Unit
• Providing care to infant and young patients in hospital settings
• Administering age-appropriate medications per MD orders
• Perform physical assessment
• Reinforce education to new parents on proper health care for their children and follow up appointments
• Vital signs assessment
• Perform Treatment -nebulizers, suctioning, documenting findings, and maintained hygiene standard

• Actively assisted medical staff with performing aseptic venipuncture / capillary techniques, urinalysis, glucose testing, and specimen monitoring
• Safely administered vaccinations and IM / SUB injection to patients in accordance with doctor orders
• Properly educated patients about conditions, medication instructions, and nutritional guidelines
• Oversaw ICD 9/10 and CPT coding for patient populations ranging from newborns to geriatrics
• Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists
• Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests
• Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury

• Gained hands-on experience with phlebotomy while performing venipuncture / capillary techniques on adults and infants via heel stick
• Coordinated, planned, and evaluated the outcomes of laboratory studies
• Remained highly confidential when handling sensitive patient records, health histories, and data
• Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients