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1. Antonio Orellana RN, BSN
Email: orellana.antonio1978@gmail.com
Education: Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Dec.-2013/March-2015
Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA
Associates Degree in Science/Nursing Oct.-2009/June-2013
East Los Angeles College Los Angeles, CA
Associates degree in Science Oct.-2006/May-2009
Career Colleges of America South Gate, CA
Surgical Technologist Diploma April-2004/Dec.-2005
Honors/Awards:
Grand Canyon University President’s List: 2014/2015
East Los Angeles College Dean’s Honor List: Spring 2008
United States Marine Corps Marine of the Quarter 1999/2000
United States Marine Corps Marine of the Year 2001
Work Experience:
Antelope Valley Hospital Lancaster, CA
ICU/CCU Staff Registered Nurse April-2014/ Present
 Bedside scheduled and emergent procedure
 Blood gas interpretation
 Combined ICU experience: Cardiac/Cardiothoracic, CABG, IABP, Defibrilator,
Pacemakers, Endarterectomy, VATS, Medical/Surgical, Neurosurgical, Respiratory,
and Trauma
 Continuous ECG monitoring and 12-Lead EKG interpretation and treament
 Dynamic and independent decision-making
 Hypothermia Resuscitation/Management
 Invasive lines (arterial catheters, central venous, and pulmonary catheters)
 Nursing assessment, goal planning and evaluation of treatment
 Post-operative and post-procedural recovery
 Vasoactive infusions
 Ventilator support
 Provide individualized compassionate care for the critically ill patient

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 Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team for optimization of health
care while assisting patients regain personal independence
 Extend emotional and educational support to patients and family members
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Long Beach, CA
Surgical Technologist/purchasing agent April-2006/April-2014
 Prepare OR suite, assist in positioning of patients and equipment for complex
specialty procedures such as vascular, endo-vascular(AAA, endo-carotid,
upper/lower revascularization), major and minor orthopedic cases, general
surgery-open or minimally invasive. Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS,
Mediastinoscopy,Lobectomy)
 Provide technical support preoperatively, intra-operatively, and postoperatively
 Maintain professional communication with OR team to provide safe and effective
delivery of treatment
 Observe physical and emotional status of patients and adapt to unforeseen
events and react in a timely manner
First Southwestern Title Co. Pasadena, CA
Dispatch/Messenger July-2004/Oct.-2005
All out couriers Glendale, CA
Messenger Aug.-2002/June-2004
United States post office Los Angeles, CA
Mail courier April-2002/Aug.-2002
United States Marine Corps 29 Palms, CA
USMC Sergeant Jan.-1998/Jan.-2002
 Coordinated specialized daily training and wellbeing of over 50 marines in an
Artillery unit
 Facilitated role transitioning and career advisement as career counselor for over
150 marines for two years
 Completed numerous leadership courses and an array of job related school
training
 Ranked number one on several meritorious promotion boards
 Recipient of Good Conduct medal, Overseas medal, and was awarded Marine Of
The Quarter award several times, and Marine Of The Year for exceeding
performance standards among other peers
 Honorably discharged

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Teaching Experience
 Clinical preceptor, Antelope Valley Hospital Oct. 2015-present
Professional Licenses/Certifications
Registered Nurse: CA #852071
Advanced Life Support Certified Exp. 11/2017
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified Exp. 01/2016
Basic Life Support Certified Exp. 07/2017
ECG & Pharmacology Course Completed on 10/2012
Affiliations: Member of the American Association of Critical-CareNurses
Fluent in Spanish