Maricia Duarte
Moorpark
Summary
Organized professional who offers experience in delivering quality healthcare services in compliance with regulations. Proven ability to successfully manage operations and personnel in a fast-paced environment. Skilled in budgeting, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Experienced in developing and executing policies and procedures.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Manager of Orthopedic Spine
Los Robles Medical Center
Thousand Oaks
12.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented procedures for the medical surgical unit to ensure quality patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds on patients to monitor their progress and provide necessary interventions.
- Evaluated staff performance, conducted disciplinary actions when needed, and provided feedback to promote professional growth.
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals in order to develop treatment plans that met each patient's individual needs.
- Daily preparation for Multidisciplinary rounds (MDRs).
- Responsible for time keeping and managing the budget.
- Quality patient safety rounds of central lines and drains and maintenance.
- Daily Nurse Leader Rounds (NLR)and Employee Rounds.
- Monthly Staff meetings and Unit Base Council Meetings (UBC).
- Co-Chair of Fall Committee and member of the Medication Safety Committee.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and state boards of nursing.
- Facilitated monthly meetings with nursing staff members intended to discuss issues related directly or indirectly impacting patient care delivery.
Registered Staff Nurse III
Los Robles Medical Center
Thousand Oaks
12.2011 - 12.2019
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborate and communicate with physicians, physical therapy, case management and deliver quality patient care, and positive patient experience.
- Charge nurse, preceptor for nurse graduates, and new hires.
- Adhered to hospital and departmental policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining safe work environment.
- Demonstrated awareness of patient and family rights, age-specific needs, and cultural beliefs.
- Taught Total Joint Education to patient(s) prior to elective joint replacement surgery.
- Assist manager with timekeeping, AIDET and NLR validations
- Assisted in preparing the unit and educating staff with audits and tracers for surgery readiness and volunteered to be surveyed by The Joint Commission for recertification
- Unit specific audits and PI projects.
Registered Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Mission Hills
08.2007 - 12.2011
- Adhered to hospital and departmental policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining safe work environment.
- Demonstrated awareness of patient and family rights, age-specific needs, and cultural beliefs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Communicate with physicians and other staff members of the healthcare team to facilitate the continuum of care for patient(s) and their families.
- Relief charge nurse on the night shift.
- Preceptor of new hires and nurse graduates.
Registered Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
Laredo
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Charge nurse for a 30 bed Med/Surg unit.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Assess and provide patient care for adult mixed medical-surgical/telemetry patient(s).
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Administer, observe, monitor, assess, report, and document, patient(s) condition and responses to treatments including chemotherapy and biotherapy.
- Communicate with physicians and other staff members of the healthcare team to facilitate the continuum of care for patient(s) and their families.
Registered Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical/Respiratory
Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa
09.2004 - 09.2006
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Preceptor for new graduates, new hires, and nursing students
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures, post-operative care, wound care, nutritional management, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation.
- Administer chemotherapy, observe, and document patient(s) condition and responses to their treatments as well as provided emotional and psychological support, and education to patient(s)and their families.
Registered Staff Nurse Orthopedic/Surgical
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
San Diego
04.2004 - 09.2004
- Assess and provide patient care for adult medical-surgical patient(s) pre and post-operatively
- Observe, monitor, assess, report, and document patient(s) condition and response to treatments
- Ensure patient(s) received the care prescribed by physicians and other clinicians.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Case Management/Social Work Assistant II
Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa
05.2002 - 04.2004
- Assisted Social Workers and Case Managers in developing, implementing and monitoring treatment plans for clients.
- Assisted with the referral process by faxing intake forms to authorized facilities.
- Monitor and ensure completion of retro reviews per department policy and guidelines.
- Maintain Utilization Review Excel tracking tool for insurance companies.
- Maintain communication with patient access services, Medi-Cal, and medical records and obtain necessary information for utilization weekly chart review.
Education
Master of Science (MSN) in Leadership and Management Candidate - Nursing Leadership
Western Governors University
true04.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
California State Dominguez Hills School of Nursing
Carson, California05.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
PermanenteGrossmont College School of Nursing
El Cajon, CA03-2005
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Nursing Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Budget Development
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Performance Metrics
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Regulatory Requirements
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Employee Retention Strategies
- Process Improvement
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers Certified (CPR & AED).
- Adult/Child/Infant First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified
Additional Information - License
California State Board Registered Nurse- License 632729.
Affiliations
It could be anything from HIIT exercise to gardening and cooking.
Timeline
Medical Surgical Manager of Orthopedic Spine
Los Robles Medical Center
12.2019 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse III
Los Robles Medical Center
12.2011 - 12.2019
Registered Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
08.2007 - 12.2011
Registered Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
09.2006 - 06.2007
Registered Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical/Respiratory
Grossmont Hospital
09.2004 - 09.2006
Registered Staff Nurse Orthopedic/Surgical
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
04.2004 - 09.2004
Case Management/Social Work Assistant II
Grossmont Hospital
05.2002 - 04.2004
Master of Science (MSN) in Leadership and Management Candidate - Nursing Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
California State Dominguez Hills School of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
PermanenteGrossmont College School of Nursing
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