Maryjane Pilarta
Los Angeles
Summary
I am a Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 4 years of experience in both rehab settings and outpatient clinical experience. Skilled in pre-op and post-op care, medication administration, and IV therapy. Collaborative team player working closely with physician, RNs, and anesthesiologist to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
LVN Pre-op/PACU Nurse
Pasadena Surgery Center
Pasadena
04.2022 - Current
- Admit and prepare patients for procedures, including pre-op assessments, IV starts, and verifying NPO status and medication restrictions.
- Recover patients post-procedure, monitor vital signs, manage pain, and assess readiness for discharge.
- Conduct pre-op instructions calls and post-op follow-up calls to ensure patient understands and has a safe recovery.
- Monitor patients receiving ketamine infusions and document responses accurately.
- Scrub in and assist with cataract surgeries as part of the surgery team.
- Clean, process, and sterilize instruments; operate and document autoclave cycles according to protocol.
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies, and ensure pre-op and recovery areas remain fully stocked.
- Audit patient charts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with facility standards.
- Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the care team to support efficient patient flow.
- Train new employees in pre-op/PACU.
LVN Charge Nurse
Burbank Rehabilitation Center
Burbank
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Administer medications to 25+ residents per shift, including scheduled PRN and narcotics.
- Document all care, assessments, and medication administration accurately in the EMR.
- Monitor and record vital signs and blood glucose levels.
- Supervise and support CNAs to ensure high-quality care.
- Complete admissions, initial assessments, and ongoing evaluations.
- Communicate with RNs, physicians, therapy staff, and families.
- Ensure medication carts are fully stocked, and residents' medications are available.
- Maintain compliance with facility policies, medication safety standards, and narcotic handling procedures.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and fall prevention.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
American Career College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Medication administration, including narcotics
- Pre-op and post-op care
- IV therapy
- Chart auditing
- Patient education and follow-ups
- EHR documentation
- Staff training and team collaboration
- Surgical assistant and scrub procedures
- Instrument sterilizations and inventory management
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Burbank Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
LVN Pre-op/PACU Nurse
Pasadena Surgery Center
04.2022 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
American Career College