Becky Sassaman
Highlands Ranch,Colorado
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with over 30 years at Kaiser Permanente, blending compassionate care with ethical practice. Excelled in leadership, representing health care initiatives and fostering team building. Proven track record in staff mentoring, policy development, and ensuring quality assurance. Skilled in public speaking and interpersonal communication, driving positive outcomes in patient advocacy and safety.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.1990 - Current
I have had a unique career path over the past 30 plus years which includes;
- Direct patient care as an RN at Kaiser Permanente
- Senior Leadership role as the Lead Union RN for UFCW Local 7 at Kaiser Permanente in which I served in many high level leadership roles representing professional workers and health care initiatives with Kaiser Permanente's senior leadership,
- Officer of UFCW Local 7, recording secretary position
- Colorado Chapter Leader for the American Holistic Nurses Association
Clinical Care Coordinator
Volunteer/Kaiser Permanente Fellowship Family Tree
06.2001 - 07.2023
- Development, implemented and oversight of medical clinic at House of Hope for Family Tree
- Provided clinical care for 100s of residents at House of Hope
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, enabling them to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Volunteered as a Registered Nurse at Roots of Courage, known then as Women In Crisis clinic
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO06.1996
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Compassionate Care
- Team Building
- Public Speaking
- Inspiration Leadership
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Ethical Practice
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Multitasking and Organization
- Quality Assurance
- Policy Development
- Just Culture/Psychological Safety
Accomplishments
- Established and implemented House of Hope medical clinic for Family Tree
- Established Central Colorado Chapter of the AHNA
- Served in an elected National position for AHNA for 2 years
- Elected officer for UFCW Local 7, recording secretary
- Bargained and implemented National Just Culture/Psychological Safety for Kaiser Permanente
- Lead of several Local and National Nursing initiatives at Kaiser Permanente
- Lead several initiatives to improve team dynamics and safety
- Developed partnership with several senior leaders in many service lines of health care
Certification
Certified Holistic Nurse HNB-BC
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
Basic Life Support certification
Professional Recognition
- Two nominations for the Florence Nightingale award, 2016 and 2017
- Two nominations for the DAISY award 2019
- Received the 2014 Outstanding Advocate Homeless Services Award from Family Tree
Timeline
Clinical Care Coordinator
Volunteer/Kaiser Permanente Fellowship Family Tree
06.2001 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.1990 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Denver
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