APRIL WATESKA MSN, RN, NE-BC
San Diego,California
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Manager with extensive experience leading high-performing clinical teams in complex healthcare settings. Expertise includes daily operations oversight, workforce planning, patient safety, quality improvement, and fiscal stewardship, all aimed at achieving exceptional patient outcomes and operational excellence. A strong advocate for fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration while building robust interdisciplinary partnerships with physicians and healthcare leaders. Proficient in leveraging data and evidence-based practices to drive continuous improvement, enhance patient experiences, and optimize staffing. Recognized for developing nurse leaders and successfully implementing change initiatives that elevate quality, safety, and efficiency across clinical operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager - Intensive Care Unit
UC SAN DIEGO Health
San Diego, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Oversee nursing operations for 13 bed Medical Intensive Care unit, delivering leadership, assistance and management for staff of 75 FTES
- Manages performance of 100 nursing staff and telemetry technicians by reviewing task completion, prioritization and reports.
- Planned and executed a project to decrease central line infection rates
- Collaborated with Nursing Director to convert a certified nursing assistant position into a new telemetry technician role for cost savings initiative
- Regularly delegated as coverage plan in nursing director 's absence
- Participated in Joint Commission Survey and CDPH visits
- Experience with a union environment and grievance process
Nurse Manager - Medical/Surgical Unit
UC SAN DIEGO Health
San Diego, CA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed daily operations and budget for a 23 bed Medical/Surgical Unit
- Responsible for oversight of 30 RN FTES and 12 FTEs of LVN support staff
- Co-lead with patient capacity department to decrease delay in patient discharge times
- Led a project with CNS support to change policy and practice for medical/surgical nurses to care for patients with fecal containment devices
Registered Nurse Supervisor - Intensive Care Unit
Scripps Health
San Diego, CA
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Nurse leader on a 24 bed Medical/Surgical ICU
- Supervised a team of 58 RN FTES on night shift for performance, scheduling needs, performance evaluations, coaching and mentoring.
- Assisted with unit daily operations and budget, and interviewing and hiring new staff
- Assisted with developing standard work and educational plan for hospital initiatives to decrease CAUTI and CLABSI rates
- Assist with hospital project to decrease fall rates in nursing care units
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Scripps Health
San Diego, CA
02.2012 - 09.2012
- 24 bed Medical/Surgical ICU
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ, United States01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH, USA01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA, USA01.2007
Accomplishments
Led team to develop an organizational based Nurse Leader Onboarding Program.
Developed organizational CLABSI task force to impact patient safety.
Affiliations
- American Organization for Nursing Leadership - Member
- Association of California Nurse Leaders - Member
- American Nurses Association - Member
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of California, 729260, Advanced Resuscitation Training (ART) 2026,
Certification
Nurse Executive NE-BC - valid through March 16, 2030
Timeline
Nurse Manager - Intensive Care Unit
UC SAN DIEGO Health
01.2017 - Current
Nurse Manager - Medical/Surgical Unit
UC SAN DIEGO Health
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse Supervisor - Intensive Care Unit
Scripps Health
09.2012 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Scripps Health
02.2012 - 09.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Grand Canyon University