Maria Del Carmen Vargas
Manteca
Summary
Nursing professional with extensive experience in high-pressure medical environments, seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and healthcare administration, with focus on developing and implementing effective care strategies. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive success and innovation in different professional setting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Vintage Faire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2024 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Register Nurse
Vintage Faire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Preceptorship
Emanuel Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Hands-on Patient Care: Provided compassionate and competent care to postpartum mothers and newborns under the guidance of experienced nurses and preceptors
- Postpartum Assessment: conducted thorough assessments of Postpartum mothers, including vital signs monitoring, uterine involution checks, and assessment of lochia discharge
- Newborn Care: Assisted with newborn care tasks such as feeding, diapering, and monitoring for signs of jaundice, or other complications
- Breastfeeding Support: Supported breastfeeding mothers with latch assistance, breastfeeding education, and troubleshooting common breastfeeding challenges
- Patient Education: Provided comprehensive education to postpartum mothers on topics including postpartum recovery, newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and contraception options
- Communication Skills: Communicated effectively with patients and their families, providing emotional support and answering questions with empathy and clarity
Clinic Manager
Axis Community Health
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Conducted frequent rounds to check on residents and evaluated effectiveness of care delivery
- Demonstrated collaborative communication and leadership skills
- Experienced in the use of electronic medical record documentation systems and data source for quality improvement measures
- Successfully led a multidisciplinary team, overseeing day-to-day operations
Certified Medical Assistant
Axis Community Health
11.2006 - 11.2018
- Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to various clinical situations
- Complete all charting, orders, and documentation within a timely manner
- Demonstrated collaborative communication and leadership skills
- Experienced in the use of electronic medical record documentation systems and data source for quality improvement measures
- Rooming patients include obtaining chief complaints, vital signs, glucose checks
Education
Bachelors of Science Degree - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord, CA12.2023
Associates of Liberal Arts - Science
Chabot College
Hayward, CA09.2007
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assisting
Bryman College
Hayward, CA10.2006
Skills
- Nursing management
- Clinical leadership
- EMR software
- Strong work ethic
- Effective multitasking
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Spanish fluency
Certification
- BLS provider, Tracy, Tracy, CA, 10/01/23, 10/31/25, American Heart Association
- Certified Medical Assistant, 10/01/16, California certifying board for medical assistants, 12781-14
- Registered Nurse, BSN, CA, 02/01/24, 95368087
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Vintage Faire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2024 - Current
Register Nurse
Vintage Faire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2024 - Current
Preceptorship
Emanuel Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
Clinic Manager
Axis Community Health
11.2018 - 04.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Axis Community Health
11.2006 - 11.2018
Associates of Liberal Arts - Science
Chabot College
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assisting
Bryman College
Bachelors of Science Degree - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
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