Bertha Ann Edison
Glendale,United States
Summary
Clinical care professional with extensive experience in coordinating patient care and optimizing clinical processes. Known for collaborative approach and ability to adapt to evolving healthcare needs, ensuring seamless team operations. Strong skills in patient advocacy and workflow management, consistently delivering reliable and effective care solutions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Care Coordinator
Phoenix Indian Medical Center (This Is a Federal Job)
Phoenix, AZ
02.2022 - Current
- Salary: $108,577 USD Bi-weekly
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0610 Nurse
- Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
- Grade: 10
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Implements standardized disease management and health prevention guidelines. Collects health data from patients, families, and records. Develops patient registries by disease and health initiatives. Delegates interventions to nursing/health team members based on competency and guidelines. Mentored junior staff on best practices in clinical care coordination and patient management.
- Supervisor: Kirby Gutierrez, SCN (602-263-1507, ext. 6605)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Clinical Coordinator
Gila River Health Care
Sacaton, AZ
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Salary: $0.00 USD Bi-weekly
- Hours per week: 24
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Coordinates patient care, ensuring timely services and managing transitions. Communicates with patients and families, develops care plans, and verifies appointments. Collaborates with nursing staff for smooth transitions and monitors care quality. Educates patients on treatments, supervises team care, and maintains documentation. During Covid-19, informed patients of test results by phone. Implements disease management and health promotion, evaluates outcomes, and trains staff to enhance performance.
- Supervisor: Yolanda Burke ((520 562-3321)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Supervisory Clinical Nurse
Gallup Indian Medical Center (This Is a Federal Job)
Gallup, NM
04.2015 - 05.2020
- Salary: $92,639.00 USD Per Year
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0610 Nurse
- Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
- Grade: 12
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Managed patient care delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Supervised 13–15 staff, coordinated schedules, and delegated duties. Recruited and evaluated new nurses, approved leave, and handled disciplinary actions. Led training and performance assessments, communicated results to leadership, and served as a liaison between nursing staff and physicians regarding policies. Managed staffing levels and addressed complaints while implementing personnel management and safety practices. Required knowledge of nursing processes and leadership skills.
- Supervisor: Alvina Rosales (505-722-1623) or Veronica Chavez (505-722-1000)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Acting Supervisory Clinical Nurse
Gallup Indian Medical Center (This Is a Federal Job)
Gallup, NM
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Salary: $60,156.00 USD Bi-weekly
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0610 Nurse
- Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
- Grade: 11
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Led patient care and nursing services to meet clinical standards. Supervised 13-15 staff, delegated duties for optimal care, and arranged training. Assessed staffing needs, selected and trained personnel, and fostered team development. Implemented continuous improvement processes and provided leadership to support staff. Acted as a liaison between nurses and doctors, handled recruitment, orientation, and performance evaluations, and ensured compliance with hospital policies while scheduling staff assignments.
- Supervisor: Jean Payton ((505) 722-1623)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Registered Nurse-Pediatric Clinic
Gallup Indian Medical Center (This Is a Federal Job)
Gallup, NM
08.2010 - 07.2014
- Salary: $60,156.00 USD Per Year
- Hours per week: 40
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Provided professional nursing care in ambulatory settings, evaluated and documented care, and communicated patient responses. Delegated tasks, coordinated/guided staff, and assisted in patient care as a team leader. Demonstrated strong clinical and leadership skills under challenging conditions, often working short-staffed. Monitored patient needs and consulted with physicians for timely treatments. Recognized for exceptional effort by Nursing Supervisor. Maintained a calm, compassionate environment and treated all patients with kindness, ensuring unbiased care. Collaborated with nursing staff to address challenging situations. Performed vital checks, administered medications, and conducted treatments such as IV insertions and nebulizer treatments.
- Supervisor: Jean Payton (505-722-1253)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
- This is a federal job
Pediatric Clinical RN
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital
Gallup, NM
05.2007 - 08.2010
- Salary: $48,564.00 USD Per Year
- Hours per week: 40
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Assisted with patient care, led the team, and alerted medical staff to changes in conditions. Provided nursing care per physician's orders, ensured a safe environment, documented progress, took vitals, and administered medications. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for continuity of care, assessed ambulatory care quality, triaged high-risk patients, and evaluated treatment needs. Mentored other care providers and communicated nursing actions and responses. Thrived in fast-paced emergencies, managing time and prioritizing tasks effectively to enhance patient care.
- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Employee of the month for June & Employee of the Year (2006)
- Supervisor: Jean Feddes (505-863-1820)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital
Gallup, NM
05.1995 - 04.2007
- Salary: $0.00 USD Per Year
- Hours per week: 40
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Assisted patients with hygiene (bedpans, baths, shaving); facilitated meals, mobility, and positioning; administered care (enemas, dressings, heat/cold treatments); monitored vital signs and fluid intake; ensured comfort by addressing needs and reporting observations. Documented actions and adhered to policies, ensuring confidentiality. Improved professional knowledge through education and active participation in organizations. Enhanced hospital reputation by taking initiative and exploring value-added opportunities.
- Supervisor: Jean Feddes (505-863-1820)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Bachelor's degree - Bachelors of Science-Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, United States01-2014
Associate's degree - Associate's in Nursing
University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch
Gallup, NM, United States01-2007
Skills
- Organizational skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Patient confidentiality
- Care planning
- Goal setting
- Healthcare operations
- Process improvements
- Organizational standards
- Nursing background
- Supervision
- Clinical leadership
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA
- Infection control
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical supervision
- Improving clinical quality outcomes
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
Daisy Award in 2025.
Language Skills
Navajo: Spoken - Advanced, Written - Novice, Read - Advanced
English: Spoken - Advanced, Written - Advanced, Read - Advanced
Timeline
Clinical Care Coordinator
Phoenix Indian Medical Center (This Is a Federal Job)
02.2022 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
Gila River Health Care
09.2020 - 02.2022
Supervisory Clinical Nurse
Gallup Indian Medical Center (This Is a Federal Job)
04.2015 - 05.2020
Acting Supervisory Clinical Nurse
Gallup Indian Medical Center (This Is a Federal Job)
08.2014 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse-Pediatric Clinic
Gallup Indian Medical Center (This Is a Federal Job)
08.2010 - 07.2014
Pediatric Clinical RN
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital
05.2007 - 08.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital
05.1995 - 04.2007
Associate's degree - Associate's in Nursing
University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch
Bachelor's degree - Bachelors of Science-Nursing
University of Phoenix
Additional Information
- Indian Health Service (IHS) Scholarship recipient August 2013-April 2014.
- Rated Exceptional on PMAP 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Acting SCN for Urgent Care for 1.5 years
- Covered as ACNE and ER SCN when permissible
Language skills
Primary language is Navajo and English.