1. Cynthia J. Venegas RN
12631 Garber St.
Hansen Hills, Ca. 91331
(818) 970-4353
cynthiavenegas0828@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Registered Nurse position that will utilize acquired nursing
abilities, and education while gaining experience and enhancing knowledge.
Be able to provide the highest quality care to patients and families. Attain the
opportunity to advocate for patients in a caring, compassionate manner.
SKILLS and ABILITIES
*NIH stroke scale certification *Bilingual (Spanish read/write)*Type 45 wpm
*Computer Literate (Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, EHR: Cerner, Nextgen,
Medtrainer) *Etreby *Certified Health Worker (CHW) *HIPPA Training Certified
*Bloodborne Pathogen Certified *BLS Certified*Responsible *Dependable
*Fast learner *Great Communication Skills (listening, speaking, following
directions) *Willing to learn and be challenged *Able to work well under
pressure *Eager to learn
Pending: AHA: PALS/ACLS/BLS, EKG, BSN
EXPERIENCE
Clinical Experience:
Sep-Dec ‘15: Glendale Adventist (Cardiac & Neuro Telemetry/Cath Lab)
March-May ‘15: USC KECK (Med-Surge/Neuro ICU)
Jan-March ‘15: Glendale Adventist (Psych Unit/Outpatient/PICU)
Nov-Dec ‘14: Huntington Hospital (PEDS/PICU)
Sep-Nov ‘14: Kaiser Permanente Sunset (Med-Surg/L&D/Postpartum)
March-May ‘14: Good Samaritan Hospital (Med-Surg)
Feb-March ‘14: Santa Anita Convalescent Home (Geriatric rotation)
Duties included:
*Monitor and assess patient status *Provide personal care
*Conduct head to toe assessments *Check and monitor patients’ vitals
*Log vital signs in EHR *Blood glucose testing
*Administer ordered medications (oral, IM, SubQ, IV), start IV’s
*Communicate with patients and families to improve the quality of care
2. *Translate for Doctors and other healthcare personnel
*Identify which patients need care first based on SBAR report
*Contact RT, PT, OT and social workers for patients needing assistance
*Assist with discharge teaching and provide patients with tools and health
promotion information.
*Transfer Patients
Valley Community Healthcare, North Hollywood, CA.
July 2005-Present
Patient Assistance Advocate Coordinator- April 2006-Present
Back office Certified Health Worker (CHW)- January 2006-March 2006
GYN Front Desk Receptionist- July 2005-December 2005
Duties included:
PATIENT ASSISTANCE ADVOCATE COORDINATOR:
*Coordinate bilingual DM classes with a Certified Diabetes Educator
*Assist with drug representatives and provider interactions
*Pharmacy refills/Pharmaceutical company refills
*Submit prior authorizations
*Submit patient applications to various Pharmaceutical companies (eg;
Merck, Pfizer, Sanofi)
*Contact patients and update on enrollment status
*Order provider prescription pads
*Take payments
*Check in and log medications from Cardinal and pharmaceutical companies
*Request samples and patient teaching, educational and testing materials
*Facilitate and coordinate new medication updates for providers and staff
*Annual medication inventory/Create drug reports
*Submit tasks to providers and healthcare staff
*Advocate for patients medications
*Nextgen and Etreby data entry
*Assist with Code Whites
*Submit documents for enrollment into Americares, keep contract with clinic
up to date, order medications and medical supplies
BACK OFFICE CHW:
*Intakes-vitals/brief patient history
*Teaching on various birth control methods and STD/HIV prevention
*Translate for providers (English to Spanish)
GYN FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST:
*Inbound/outbound calls/ schedule appointments/ check-in patients
*Answer patient questions
*Work diligently with providers to ensure thorough visits in a timely manner
*Appointment reminder calls
*Confirm patient’s medical insurance coverage
3. American Red Cross, Van Nuys, CA.- Telerecruiter
November 2003 - June 2005
Duties included: Inbound/outbound calls, schedule and confirm
appointments, help donors with medical questions, screen patients to ensure
they qualify to be a donor.
EDUCATION
Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA. -Associates Degree in Nursing
January 2014 - December 2015
Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA. -General Education/Nursing
Prerequisites
August 2005 - June 2013
Cal State University of Northridge, Northridge, CA. -General Education
August 2004 - June 2005
John H. Francis Polytechnic HS, Sun Valley, CA. - High School Diploma
August 2000 - June 2004
Graduated with Honors, participated in Leadership (Student Body President),
participated in the Teaching Academy.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Pasadena City College: Blood Drives 03/14 - 09/15
Pasadena City College: NSNA Mentorship Program 01/15 - 12/15
Pasadena City College: RN Club 01/14 - 12/15
LA Mission College: Health Science Tutor 02/13 - 05/13
Valley Community Clinic: Health fairs 05/08 - 05/13
AWARDS
NSNA Pasadena City College Mentorship Program 12/15
Los Angeles Mission College Honor Roll 06/13
Teaching Academy Mentor Award 06/04
Student Body President Award 06/04
Honor Roll Award 06/04