Veronica Vargas
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Keck Hospital of USC
02.2000 - 06.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
Education
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Mt. St. Mary”s College
Los Angeles, CA01-1999
Bachelor of Science - Management
St Paul”s College
Manila01-1974
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Needs Assessment
- Surgical Assistance
- Student Precepting
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Documentation
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Patient Examination
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Coordination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Written Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- IV drug therapy management
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- First Aid
- Medication and IV administration
- Catheter monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Analytical Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Patient and family advocacy
- Diabetes management
- Diet and Nutrition
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Test Interpretations
- Routine Examinations
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Team building
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Education
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Training staff
- Intake and discharge
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Reliability
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Keck Hospital of USC
02.2000 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Mt. St. Mary”s College
Bachelor of Science - Management
St Paul”s College