MARICELA OLEA
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Seeking a challenging Registered Nurse position where I can apply my clinical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to enhance patient care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment. Dedicated to providing exceptional nursing care, I am committed to advancing patient education and building positive relationships with patients and their families. Eager to grow professionally, I aim to contribute effectively to a dynamic healthcare team and support its overall success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
Santa Maria, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinate patient case management to ensure effective treatment and continuity of care in a primary care and specialty naturopathic clinic
- Assist with advanced therapies, including IV vitamin infusions, shockwave therapy, trigger point injections, and platelet-rich plasma.
- Administer medications via intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral routes while monitoring patient response and ensuring safety
- Educate patients on insulin administration, emphasizing proper use and handling of insulin pens
- Train patients on continuous glucose monitoring systems, including Dexcom, to support improved glycemic control and self-management
- Perform patient triage by assessing symptoms and prioritizing care based on clinical urgency
- Coordinate follow-up care and multidisciplinary support for patients with complex medical conditions
- Provide patient education on medications and chronic disease management while reinforcing and implementing provider-directed treatment plans
UC/NA Scrub Tech
Marian Regional Medical Center
Santa Maria
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepare for scheduled procedures and stat C-sections
- Responsible for instruments, sponges, and needle counts before, during, and after surgery
- Maintained Work Station Clean, and triage well stocked and organized
- Greet patients and visitors, answer telephones, and assist callers
- Prepared and organize charts for patients
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
UC/NA
Marian Regional Medical Center
Santa Maria
04.2020 - 12.2025
- Managed patient charts and maintained accurate, organized medical records.
- Assisted mothers with newborn care, including diaper changes and feeding support.
- Supported postpartum mothers with perineal care, including pad changes and comfort measures for healing.
- Ensured safety of mothers and newborns by adhering to established infant security and maternal care protocols.
- Responded promptly to call lights, supporting patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds and equipment as needed.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, including temperature and blood pressure.
- Maintained clean and sanitary patient environments by changing linens and preparing rooms.
- Greeted patients and visitors, answered phone calls, and assisted with general inquiries.
- Reviewed and verified documentation to improve accuracy of birth certificate information.
- Performed newborn hearing screenings prior to hospital discharge.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments for failed hearing screenings to ensure continuity of care.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA12.2024
Associate of Arts -
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA01.2020
Associates in Math And Science -
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA01.2020
Skills
- Comprehensive patient assessments and care
- Patient education and empowerment
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Medication administration and IV therapy
- Critical Thinking and Clinical Problem-Solving
- Collaborative teamwork and leadership
- Electronic charting and documentation
- Retrieving and managing medical records
- Empathy and compassionate patient interaction
- Advocacy for patient rights and well-being
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) 04/30/2026
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 12/2026
Basic Life Support (BLS) 09/2027
Languages
English
Spanish
Mixteco
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
03.2025 - Current
UC/NA
Marian Regional Medical Center
04.2020 - 12.2025
UC/NA Scrub Tech
Marian Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Arts -
Allan Hancock College
Associates in Math And Science -
Allan Hancock College
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Allan Hancock College