MARIA QUITERIO
Acushnet
Summary
Professional nurse with comprehensive experience in clinical assessment, care planning, and patient management. Skilled in conducting detailed patient evaluations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing effective care plans. Strong collaborator focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes and adapting to changing healthcare needs. Reliable team player with expertise in interdisciplinary communication, problem-solving, and patient advocacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Evergreen Adult Foster Care
Chelmsford, MA
04.2026 - Current
- Educated patients and families on disease management and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Guardian Home Health Care
West Bridgewater, MA
02.2026 - Current
- Administered medication and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for diverse patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering adherence to treatment protocols and lifestyle changes.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospital readmission rates.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Brown University Health, St. Anne's Hospital
Fall River, MA
01.2023 - 02.2026
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments, interventions, and education for diverse medical-surgical patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical symptoms, ensuring timely interventions based on patient needs.
- Administered medications and managed IV therapy in accordance with established protocols.
Registered Nurse Shift Supervisor
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
New Bedford, MA
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided mentorship to enhance team skills and professional growth.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
New Bedford, MA
08.2016 - 11.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and disease prevention strategies.
Direct Caregiver
Options
Rhode Island
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Provides individualized service to clients with physical and mental disabilities.
Education
Practical Nurse Program - undefined
Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School
Associates in Science - undefined
Bristol Community College
06.2019
Skills
- Clinical experience in diverse care settings
- Skilled in healthcare documentation software
- Medication administration
- Healthcare advocacy
- Infection prevention
- CPR/AED certification
- Works effectively within diverse healthcare teams
- Patient-centered care
- Patient care management
- Comprehensive wound management
- Comprehensive patient assessment
Certification
CPR certification 2025
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Evergreen Adult Foster Care
04.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Guardian Home Health Care
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Brown University Health, St. Anne's Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse Shift Supervisor
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
09.2021 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
08.2016 - 11.2022
Direct Caregiver
Options
01.2014 - 01.2016
Practical Nurse Program - undefined
Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School
Associates in Science - undefined
Bristol Community College