Darlene Arias
Mission Hills
Summary
To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse. As a newly Registered Nurse from Career Care Institute, I am bringing experience, care, and extensive knowledge to help improve the lives of patients. I am compassionate and hard-working looking for a position in a medical facility where my skills and knowledge can be effectively utilized to uphold patient care standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
11.2013 - Current
- Precepted new hire CNA
- Floated to other units such as Telemetry, Medsurg, Bariatrics, Intensive Care Units, Emergency Department, Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Labor & Delivery, Oncology
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy, and End-of-Life Care
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Career Care Institute - Lancaster
Lancaster, CA10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant -
North Occupational Center
Mission Hills06.2008
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
Granada Hills, CA06.2006
Skills
- Bilingual – Spanish
- Hospice RN Assessment
- BLS/CPR
- Head to Toe Assessments
- Medication Administration
- IV Insertions/Pushes/Piggyback
- IV Patient Centered Care Plans
- Comfort and Pain Management
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Drainage Tube Management
- Wound Care/Irrigation
- G-tube Feeding/Medication Administration
- Injections
- EKG
- Patient Documentation
- Assist Patient With ADL’s
- Collect Lab Specimens (urine, sputum, and stool) Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Foley Catheter Insertion
Clinical Rotation Experience
Antelope Valley Occupational Center, Lancaster— Emergency Department, Medsurg, Telemetry, Intensive Care Unit
Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Lancaster— Telemetry, PACU, Labor & Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
California State Prison, Lancaster— Triage
Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley Medical Center, Lancaster— Triage
Ellison John, Lancaster— Skilled Nursing Facility
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
11.2013 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Career Care Institute - Lancaster
Certified Nursing Assistant -
North Occupational Center
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
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