Marie Buitrago
Montebello,CA
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in being a Registered Nurse and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and clinical experience. Compassionate and dedicated with hands-on experience at various levels of care, skilled in patient assessment and medication administration. Committed to delivering exceptional care and improving patient outcomes in dynamic healthcare environments. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Student Nurse
San Dimas Community Hospital
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Skills learned: Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing care.
- Unit: Medsurg
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Aided patients in isolation rooms with appropriate knowledge of PPE.
RN student nurse
BHC Alhambra Hospital
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Skills learned: Psychiatric Nursing care.
- Units: Pediatric, Unit 2
- Used therapeutic communicate to create a connection between patient-student nurse.
- Assessed and monitored patient vital signs.
- Prioritized any abnormal lab findings related to medication.
RN Student Nurse
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Skills learned: Pediatric Nursing care.
- Units: CV Acute, Procedure room
- Providing specialized cardiovascular care for children ranging from newborn-20 years of age.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assist in performing specialize diagnostic test, such as a Lumbar Puncture.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
RN Student Nurse
Huntington Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Skills learned: Obstetric Nursing care.
- Units: Family Birth Center, Mother-Baby
- Experience with caring for diverse pregnant population at Huntington Hospital Maternity Ward.
- Experience with aiding support during births.
- Monitoring and reporting concerning vital signs for newborn and and postpartum patient.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
RN Student Nurse
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Skills learned: Perioperative Nursing care.
- Unit: Ambulatory Surgical Center
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
RN Student Nurse
Solheim Senior Community
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California, CA12-2025
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California, CA12-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- HIPPA Guidelines
- Activities of Daily living
- Direct Patient care
- Time management
- G-tube and NG-tube care
- Electronic Charting (Epic, Powerchart)
- Medication and dosage
- BLS
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
- NIHSS certificated
- Vital sign monitoring and documenting
- Foley catheter insertion and care
Certification
- BLS (EXP: 12/2025)
- NIHSS (EXP: 11/2026)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Work-Life balance
- Advancing my education
- Physical wellness
Timeline
RN Student Nurse
San Dimas Community Hospital
03.2025 - 06.2025
RN student nurse
BHC Alhambra Hospital
02.2025 - 03.2025
RN Student Nurse
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
11.2024 - 12.2024
RN Student Nurse
Huntington Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
RN Student Nurse
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
RN Student Nurse
Solheim Senior Community
02.2024 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences
Pasadena City College
Work Experience
January 2022-May 2023
99 Cents Only Store
Position Cashier
- money handling experience
- speaking with customers daily
- stocking products
- maintaining a clean environment