Marina C. Samuel
Sacramento
Summary
Dedicated licensed vocational nurse with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Experienced in coordinating team workflows and performing a range of diagnostic tests and procedures, ensuring efficient operations and excellent patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Sutter Health-Urgent Care
Davis
06.2018 - Current
- Proficient in clinical skills; assisting Physician/ PA with special procedures and diagnostic exams in Urgent Care clinic.
- Administered EKG tests to patients, ensuring accurate readings and data collection.
- Administered vision screenings using Snellen chart to assess visual acuity.
- Administered inhalation therapy per physician order
- Perform routine diagnostic tests: Covid; Influenza; Strep; Mono; Bacterial Vaginosis; Trichomonas; Urinalysis (dipstick); Blood glucose; Pregnancy HCG, RSV, following established protocols.
- Perform venipuncture and finger stick to obtain blood samples
- Prepare and administer medications per physician order, within LVN scope of practice
- Insert IV catheter and set pump to correct flow rate of intravenous fluid, within LVN scope of practice.
- Perform insert/ removal of urinary catheter/ collect urine specimen from catheter
- Perform intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections
- Take and record patient vital signs
- Set up sterile procedure trays according to physician order
- Assist physicians during I&D procedures, obtaining tissue specimens
- Rinse, clean, sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
- Follow standard infection control procedures, applying principles of aseptic technique
- Communicated abnormal lab test results to physicians, facilitating timely clinical decision-making.
- Maintain department logs and perform quality controls of all lab tests.
- Schedule physician ordered stat Ultrasounds, CT, MRI, and X-rays.
- Led team in coordinating workflow, enhancing focused patient care.
- Trained and oriented new staff on general duties, procedures, equipment, and established protocols to ensure operational consistency.
- Served as clinic preceptor, providing guidance and support to trainees.
- Provided EPIC mentorship to clinic staff, enhancing their proficiency with software.
- Accurately document pertinent patient information
- Client education of medical information prior to discharge
- Accurately document pertinent patient information
- Client education of medical information prior to discharge
Medical Assistant/LVN
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Take and record patient vital signs
- Accurately document pertinent patient information
- Perform intramuscular injections, and observe for potential adverse reactions
- Scanned and documented all injections accurately, ensuring compliance with protocols
- Maintained department logs and ensured quality control for all lab tests
- Schedule physician ordered tests and appointments
- Performed spirometry procedures following physician instructions
- Process referrals in a timely manner
- Maintain proper storage of medications, logs, and ensure adequate stock is on hand
- Addressed and scheduled preventative care for all Kaiser members
Injection nurse/LVN
UC Davis Health
Sacramento
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Perform intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections, observe for potential adverse reactions of all injections
- Ensure all injections are scanned and documented appropriately
- Educated patients, caregivers, and family on self-injection techniques, medication details, and potential side effects to enhance patient understanding and compliance
- Educate RNs how to properly administer injections that are given to their patients
- Supported medical staff with patient injections and scheduling
- Maintain proper storage of medications, logs, and appropriate stock on hand
- Inform physicians of abnormal lab test results
- Set up sterile procedure trays according to physician order
- Assist physicians during fine needle aspiration procedures, obtaining tissue specimens
- Handle and label laboratory specimens according to physician order, and route specimens to the laboratory for lab analysis
- Perform routine diagnostic tests: Urinalysis (dipstick)
- Ensured timely performance of blood tests within specified limits, adjusting medications as necessary based on physician orders to optimize patient care
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Unitek College
Sacramento, CA01-2021
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program -
Sierra College
Roseville, CA01-2017
Associates of Science - Natural Science
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA01-2015
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Scope management
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Work under pressure
- Leadership
- Interpersonal communication
References
- Darla Gonzales, BSN, RN, Former Urgent Care Lead, Clinical Education, Sutter Medical Foundation, (916) 731-7728
- Paul Clemmons, RN, Department Manager, Kaiser Permanente, 1650 Response Road, Sacramento, CA, 95815, (916) 214-2740
- Jessica McCarter, LVN, Department lead, UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA, (757) 955-5955
- Colleen Quigley, Preschool Program Director/site supervisor, B.J. Jordan Childcare dba Beanstalk, 1771 Tribute Rd, suite A, Sacramento, CA, 95815, (916) 949-4355
Certificates And Licenses
- 01/01/21, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, Licensed Vocational Nurse 716939 IV, blood withdrawal certified
- 01/01/17, California Department of Public Health, Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT 1 01015554)
- 01/01/17, National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), Phlebotomy certification (CPT)
Timeline
Medical Assistant/LVN
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - 06.2024
Injection nurse/LVN
UC Davis Health
11.2022 - 05.2023
LVN
Sutter Health-Urgent Care
06.2018 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Unitek College
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program -
Sierra College
Associates of Science - Natural Science
Sierra College