Claudia Lozano
Menifee
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in acute and medical surgical setting, delivering patient center care in fast paced environment. Expertise in chronic disease management and post operative recovery, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Focused on professional development and promoting a nursing culture that values communication and team work.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Inglewood, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Specializing in chronic disease management, post operative recovery, and acute interventions.
- Performed comprehensive and frequent patient assessments to identify rapid clinical changes and ensure patient safety.
- Managed IV therapies, blood product administration, infusion pumps, and post operative antibiotic therapy to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Prioritize care for unstable patients using strong clinical judgement and time management skills.
- Deliver advance wound care, pain management, and nausea control to promote recovery and mobility progression.
- Conducted admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring continuity of care.
- Educated patients, and families on medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions to facilitate safe transition of care.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to care team effectively.
Medical Assistant
California Hematology Oncology Med Group
El Segundo, CA
07.2002 - 02.2025
- Coordinated patient appointment, radiology studies, biopsies and laboratory testing, ensuring seamless continuity of oncology care.
- Facilitated insurance authorizations for procedures, treatments, and oral oncology medications, reducing delay in starting care.
- Assisted in patient scheduling and intake processes to enhance clinic workflow efficiency.
- Streamlined scheduling processes to improve patient flow and operational efficiency.
- Enhanced patient communication and education on treatment timelines and follow up care, fostering informed patient engagement.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff in delivering timely, compassionate oncology services, contributing to improved patient experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Los Angeles, CA10-2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA06-2020
Skills
- High-acuity medical surgical nursing
- Continuous vital signs monitoring
- IV medication administration
- Post operative care
- Wound management
- Blood Product Administration
- Prioritization of Unstable Patients
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), California
- Public Health Nurse (PHN), California
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Certification
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
California Hematology Oncology Med Group
07.2002 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Los Angeles Harbor College
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN, PHN
Clinical Skills And Core Competencies
- IV Push Medications & Infusion Therapy
- Blood pressure & Hemodynamic Management
- Monitoring for Respiratory depression, post operative care & antibiotic administration
- Pain and Nausea Management
- Prioritization of Unstable Patients
- Patient & Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration