Elisa Ruiz-Guevara
long beach, CA 90810
T562 220 8899
*********@****.***
PROFILE
Novice nurse with outpatient and urgent care experience who is seeking a challenging position in the hospital inpatient setting in the oncology/medical-surgical units. A motivated, hardworking individual who is seeking to improve and enhance my nursing skills in every aspect of nursing to provide quality patient care for all patients and to keep current with the advances in treatment and care.
EXPERIENCE
RN, Riverside Cancer Clinic, Riverside, Ca 5/ 2010- present
Premedicate patients prior to chemotherapy, as well as prepare and administer chemotherapy agents via IV, port a catheters or PICC lines. In addition, perform phlebotomies, iron infusions, IM/ SQ injections. Also, receptionist front desk duties like answering phones, making appts., checking in/out, and assisting in bone marrow aspiration and biopsies for physician
RN, Golden Years Healthcare, Van Nuys Ca 4/2012-present
Perform Home Health assessment of all body systems, home safety, medication regimens, vital signs, and provide necessary services of the home health such as nursing care, physical/occupational therapist, social workers, and/or home health aides as needed.
RN, Lakeside Urgent Care, Burbank, Ca 6/2010- 12/2012l
Triage patients with mild to moderate diseases or conditions, provide IV hydration and antibiotic infusion, administer IV pushes medication for nausea or pain. Insert urinary catheters, assist physicians in pelvic/ rectal exams, laceration repairs, and incision and drainage procedures. Provide patient teaching in after care instructions for various diseases and conditions.
SKILLS
- ACLS CERTIFIED
- BLS CERTIFIED
- BILINGUAL IN SPANISH
- CHEMOTHERAPY AND BIOTHERAPY CERTIFIED
EDUCATION
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Bachelors of Science in Nursing- graduated in Dec 2008
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Loma Linda University Medical Center
• Liver/Kidney Transplant Unit
• Neurosurgery Intermediate Care Unit
• Hematology/Oncology Pediatric Unit
• Cardiac Telemetry Unit
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Adult Oncology Unit
• Surgical/Trauma Unit
• Emergency Trauma Room
REFERENCES
Indrani Gill-Employer at Riverside Cancer Clinic
Sherry, Head RN Nurse at Riverside Cancer Clinic
Patricia De La Cruz, LVN at Lakeside UC
John Peric MD Lakeside UC