Completed AAAHC survey June 2023 without any plans of correction
Provided training and education for new RNs, graduates, and circulators
Along with the administration, we began a new total joint knee program for the center
Oversee 20 employees' direct reports
Specialties are Ortho, ENT, Spine, Total Joints, Sports Medicine
Provided a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at our center
Collaborated with the Director of Anesthesia and supervisors for a COVID-19 protocol for the center, resulting in few or no patients and staff contracting COVID at our facility.
Led a team of nursing staff, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, resulting in AAAHC accreditation.
Implemented evidence-based practices that enhanced patient care outcomes, reducing with no infections in the past year.
Developed and executed strategic plans to optimize nursing procedures, resulting in increased efficiency and a [percentage] reduction in operational costs.
Fostered a culture of continuous learning and professional development, resulting in staff receiving certification, i.e., CNOR and RNFA.
RN Staff Nurse
09.1997 - 10.2020
Staff nurse on a unit caring for traumatic brain injury, rehab, and burn patients
Member of Hearts Committee which implemented an employee of the month program.
Charge Nurse
03.2011 - 09.2019
Successfully completed recertifications for AAAHC, as Acting Director
Responsible for helping budgeting
Collaborated with the Director of Nursing to successfully complete CMS audits
Supported sterile processing procedures.
RN Staff Nurse
10.2007 - 03.2011
Scrubbed in, with surgeries and worked with the Charge Nurse with sterile processes.
Staff RN Nurse/Charge Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital San Francisco
07.2004 - 07.2006
Staff Registered Nurse
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
03.2003 - 04.2004
Staff Registered Nurse
Victor Valley Community Center
12.2003 - 03.2004
Staff Registered Nurse
Daniel Freeman Marina
09.2002 - 10.2003
Staff Registered Nurse
Mt. Sinai Hospital
07.2003 - 08.2003
Staff Registered Nurse
St. Catherine of Sienna Hospital
06.2003 - 07.2003
RN Staff Nurse
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
10.1999 - 10.2000
Staff nurse and charge nurse on a unit caring for traumatic brain injury, rehab, and burn patients.