Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional License
Languages
Organizational Memberships
Certification
Award
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Alejandra Briseño

Monrovia,CA

Summary

Nurse Leader with 23 years at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, exclusively in the Pediatric ICU. Experienced as a bedside nurse, Lead Charge Nurse, and currently serving as a Nurse Supervisor. I am skilled in staffing coordination, onboarding, and process improvement. Known for direct, compassionate communication and a commitment to team development and high-quality care. Seeking advancement to Operations Manager to continue supporting the PICU through strategic leadership and deep institutional knowledge.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Supervisor

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
12.2020 - Current
  • Onboard new nurse graduates, contributing to higher levels of competency among nursing staff members over time.
  • Manage staff schedules, assignments, and time-off requests to maintain adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
  • Enhance staff performance by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
  • Promote a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution strategies.

Registered Nurse Lead

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
10.2016 - 12.2020
  • As a Lead charge nurse, I supported bedside staff in critically thinking through complex patient situations.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Registered Nurse IV

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
07.2012 - 10.2016
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse III

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
07.2008 - 07.2012
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
08.2002 - 07.2008
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
03-2024

MSN, Leadership And Administration - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
01-2007

Skills

  • Clinical leadership
  • Compassionate care
  • Staff development
  • Nurse leadership
  • Recruiting and training
  • Staff education
  • Nursing oversight
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution

Professional License

California RN License, 603489

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
ASL
Elementary

Organizational Memberships

  • Society of Pediatric Nurses since 2004
  • Association of Critical Care Nurses since 2007
  • American Organization for Nursing Leadership since 2022

Certification

  • Pediatric Certified Critical Care Nurse since 2008
  • PALS/ACLS Instructor since 2010
  • BLS Instructor since 2014
  • Nurse Executive-Board Certified since 2022

Award

CHLA PICU Daisy Team Award, 2016

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Supervisor

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
12.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse Lead

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
10.2016 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse IV

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
07.2012 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse III

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
07.2008 - 07.2012

Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
08.2002 - 07.2008

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing

Capella University

MSN, Leadership And Administration - Nursing

Capella University

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