NANCY MARUYA
Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UCLA Medical Center and Kerlan Jobe Surgery Center. Skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and strong clinical judgment. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kerlan-Jobe Surgery Center
05.2002 - Current
- Assessed patient health conditions through comprehensive evaluations and observations.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventative care strategies.
- Maintained accurate medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to appropriate medical staff promptly.
- Supported infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
Registered Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
05.1991 - 05.2002
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA06-1983
Skills
- Medication administration
- Hands-on patient support
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Accurate record-keeping
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Infection prevention strategies
- Compassionate interpersonal communication
- Wound management
- Comprehensive patient management
- Patient observation
- Empathetic healthcare interactions
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Medication distribution
- Emergency response
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Expires 12-2026
- ACLS- Adult Advanced Life Support Expires 12-2026
- BLS- Basic Life Support- Expires 12-2026
- California Registered Nurse- License Expires 12-2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kerlan-Jobe Surgery Center
05.2002 - Current
Registered Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
05.1991 - 05.2002
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Glendale Community College