Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
My Vision
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Vanessa Briceno

Vanessa Briceno

Oceanside

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with diverse experience in acute care, endoscopy, medical-surgical/orthopedic nursing, and patient support roles. Skilled in patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and health education. Committed to delivering high-quality care and promoting positive health outcomes. Seeking a part-time or per diem position that can provide opportunity for professional growth and rewarding career that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and skills.


I am currently seeking a part-time or PRN/Per Diem position that can provide opportunity for professional growth and rewarding career that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

GI Endoscopy RN (Per Diem)

The Endoscopy Center
09.2025 - Current
  • Perform physical assessments, gather histories, obtain consents, and start IVs
  • Administer pre-op fluids and prepare patients for procedures
  • Provide patient education and perioperative support

RN, Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic Unit

Scripps Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2025
  • Primary nursing care for orthopedic, vascular, GI, GU, GYN surgeries
  • Medication administration (Pyxis/Omnicell), wound care, monitoring lines/drains/tubes
  • Telemetry/EKG monitoring, patient/family education, interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Documentation using Epic system

Nurse Extern I, Stroke Unit

Yuma Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted RNs with direct patient care and assessments
  • Participated in care planning and patient/family discharge planning
  • Maintained safe patient environment and demonstrated compassionate care

Patient Care Assistant

Scripps Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2022
  • Monitored patient vitals, supported daily living activities, performed EKGs
  • Conducted bladder scans, assisted with patient care and CTA administrative duties

CNA

Carlsbad by the Sea Retirement Community
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Supported patient care in skilled nursing facility, assisting residents with activities of daily living

CNA Clinical

Seacrest Village Retirement Community
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Monitored vitals, assisted with grooming, hygiene, and repositioning patients
  • Maintained clean, safe environment for patients

Education

BSN (ADN to BSN) -

Grand Canyon University
12.2025

Associate Degree - Nursing

Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ
01.2024

Associate Degree - Liberal Arts, Math & Science

Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CA
01.2020

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA
05-2017

High School Diploma - undefined

Montgomery High School
01.2014

Skills

  • BLS Certified
  • Patient Care & Environmental Safety
  • Wound Care & Medication Administration
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Epic Systems & MS Office
  • Team Collaboration & Patient Education
  • Adaptable to change
  • Effective communication skills
  • IV insertion and management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

  • CNA Certification | 2019 – 2021
  • BLS | 2024 – 2026

Timeline

GI Endoscopy RN (Per Diem)

The Endoscopy Center
09.2025 - Current

RN, Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic Unit

Scripps Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2025

Nurse Extern I, Stroke Unit

Yuma Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 05.2024

Patient Care Assistant

Scripps Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2022

CNA

Carlsbad by the Sea Retirement Community
03.2019 - 07.2019

CNA Clinical

Seacrest Village Retirement Community
08.2018 - 10.2018

Associate Degree - Nursing

Arizona Western College

Associate Degree - Liberal Arts, Math & Science

Mira Costa College

High School Diploma - undefined

Montgomery High School

BSN (ADN to BSN) -

Grand Canyon University

Santa Rosa Junior College

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • Values in Action Award – Scripps Memorial Hospital (May 2022)
  • Certificate of Appreciation – Yuma County Public Health Services District, AZ Health Zone, for volunteer contributions at Body Walk 2024 (February 2024)

My Vision

I look forward to gaining diverse nursing experiences that will allow me to become versatile and highly skilled across different areas of patient care. I am committed to continuous learning and professional growth as I advance in my nursing career.

Vanessa Briceno