Marylu Miranda Arellano
Shelbyville
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with expertise in monitoring patient vitals, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care through evidence-based practices and effective problem-solving. Proven track record of improving patient outcomes and enhancing care efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Frankfort
01.2026 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals, relaying significant changes to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
- Facilitated patient admissions and discharges, streamlining processes to enhance patient flow in PCU.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control standards within the unit.
- Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
- Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Observed, evaluated, recorded and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of residents.
- Conducted patient and family interviews to assess needs and risk categories, informing development of tailored care plans.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines in providing quality patient care.
Interpreter/Clerical Worker
North Central District Health Deparment
Shelbyville
08.2010 - 12.2020
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients in diverse settings.
- Interpreted medical terminology accurately during consultations and examinations.
- Assisted in translating patient documentation for improved understanding and compliance.
- Supported staff training on cultural competency and effective communication techniques.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations and diverse patient needs during assignments.
- Interpreted verbal conversations between individuals with limited English proficiency.
- Translated written texts from one language to another accurately and efficiently.
- Facilitated communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the interpretation of medical documents, including patient records and discharge summaries.
- Proofread, edited and revised translated documents.
- Compiled and organized technical, legal, and medical terminology for accurate translations.
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient services to streamline patient flow.
- Managed patient records to maintain data accuracy and support health department operations.
- Processed insurance claims and verified eligibility for healthcare services.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for patient information and documentation.
- Implemented filing system improvements to enhance document retrieval efficiency.
- Prepared reports using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Performed basic bookkeeping tasks such as accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Computed, recorded and proofread data or reports.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY12-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care coordination
- Care plan development
- Healthcare documentation
- Evidence-based practice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Health education
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross, 03/2026
- Advance Life Support, American Red Cross, 03/2026
- Register Nurse License, Kentucky Board of Nursing, 09/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
Interpreter/Clerical Worker
North Central District Health Deparment
08.2010 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing