Maryellen Raimo

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Westchester CA 90045 949-***-****

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SUMMARY

Certified Oncology Nurse

Solid Clinical Background: Cardiac Rehab, Infusion Center, Pre-Op/PACU/Critical Care

Skilled in intravenous, PICC and Port-a-cath/Conscious Sedation/Cardiac Monitoring

EMR programs: Epic, Siemens, ARIA, Diaweb

CLINICAL NURSING EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse Case Manager

UCLA Dean Ornish Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation 2018 – present

2014-2015

Recruitment of cohort participants, clinical oversight, data management

Outcomes tracking and reporting

Optum Health / United Healthcare, Cypress, CA 2011 - 2012

Assess and educate members, coordinate services, utilize software, and collaborate with Medical Director to achieve high quality and cost effective health care solutions

Infusion Center RN

UCLA kidney transplant clinic 2015 – 2016

UCLA hematology oncology outpatient infusion center 2016-2018/2013-2014

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Fountain Valley, CA 2010 - 2011

IV administration of chemotherapy & biotherapy, blood and blood components, monoclonal antibodies, steroids, biphosphonates, antibiotics, IVIG, iron supplements, hydration and electrolyte replacement, and hormonal injections

Insert peripheral IV’s, access & maintain port a cath and picc lines

Obtain medical history and perform medication reconciliation

Refer emotional and psychological support services to patients and families

Collaborate with all members of healthcare team to assess, evaluate, document, intervene and advocate for patients

Preoperative (Pre-Op) / Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN

Marina Del Rey Hospital, Marina Del Rey, CA 2012 - 2013 (duties included blood transfusions and IV infusions)

Surgical Center at Saddleback, Laguna Hills, CA 2009 - 2010

Saddleback Valley Outpatient Surgery Center, Laguna Hills, CA 2004 - 2009

Orange Coast Memorial Hospital, Fountain Valley, CA 2000 - 2000 Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital, Inglewood, CA 1992 - 2003

Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Orange, Orange, CA 1994 - 1996 Saint Vincent’s Hospital of New York, New York, NY 1990 - 1992

Evaluated, prepared and cared for patients in Pre-Op and PACU

Acuity range: critical care to outpatient, pediatric to geriatric

Performed surgery preparation, IV access, fluid, electrolyte and pain management, conscious sedation, post anesthesia care and monitoring

Conducted patient discharge and post operative phone assessments

Head Research RN

Fountain Valley Cancer Center, Fountain Valley, CA 2003 - 2004

California Coast Medical Center, Fountain Valley, CA 2001 - 2003

Charles R. Drew University, Los Angeles, CA 2001 - 2002

Administered clinical research trials: obtained informed consents, scheduled appointments, conducted data collection and electronic transmission

Managed all study files – IRB, sponsor documents and source documents

Stored and dispensed study drug and maintained accurate drug log

Pain Management Clinic RN

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Fountain Valley, CA 1996 - 2000

Developed policies and procedures, charting and tracking forms, and patient care plans

Provided care to patients pre-, intra-, and post procedure

Programmed spinal cord stimulators, filled and programmed intrathecal pumps

Trained staff and educated patients

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2013)

WGU, Salt Lake City, UT

Nursing Diploma (1976)

St Clare’s Hospital and Health Center School of Nursing, New York, NY

Bachelors of Art, Interior Design (2009)

Interior Design Institute (IDI), Newport Beach, CA

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

OCN, Certified Biotherapy and Chemotherapy Provider, ACLS, PALS, BLS

AWARDS

“Employee of the Year,” Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Fountain Valley, CA

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