Edie Cano
Lebec,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Director of Operations
Frontier Management, LLC
Portland, OR
09.2023 - Current
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement in processes or procedures within the region.
- Actively participated in industry events or conferences relevant to regional operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency across the region.
- Reviewed financial reports and identified opportunities for cost savings.
- Managed regional staff, including hiring, training, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management to review progress towards goals and objectives.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state and federal regulations related to operations in the region.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or issues arising from regional operations activities.
- Communicated clear and consistent messages regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Clinical Nurse Consultant
CoBridge Workforce Solutions
Pearland, TX
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Documented clinical information according to established standards of care.
- Served as a resource person for nursing staff regarding current trends in clinical practice.
- Assessed patients' condition, developed plans of care and monitored progress towards goals.
- Attended conferences related to clinical nurse consulting and disseminated knowledge gained at these events among colleagues.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements concerning patient safety, privacy laws, infection control measures.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines.
- Reviewed charts for accuracy to reduce errors and verify completion of updates.
- Successfully recruited LPNs and RNs in highly competitive market.
Executive Director
The Village At Seven Oaks
Bakersfield, CA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
- Stayed up-to-date on best practices and cutting-edge ideas to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
- Oversaw day-to-day administrative tasks related to personnel files or payroll processing.
- Hired, trained and mentored 80+ staff members to maximize productivity.
Director of Health Services
The Village At Seven Oaks
Bakersfield, CA
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented health policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys or audits to determine areas where improvements can be made within the department.
- Monitored patient outcomes to identify areas of improvement in quality of care.
- Provided direct supervision of nursing staff including assigning duties, evaluating performance reviews, addressing complaints or grievances from employees or patients.
- Directed clinical operations by providing support and guidance to medical staff members.
- Assessed staffing needs and coordinated recruitment activities for qualified personnel.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information about patients.
- Oversaw the hiring process for new health care professionals, including interviewing candidates and making final selections.
- Maintained budgeting records for health services department, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
Licensed Medication Nurse
The Village At Seven Oaks
Bakersfield, CA
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Prepared sterile solutions according to established protocols prior to administration of injections or infusions.
- Conducted pain assessments to determine effectiveness of administered medications.
- Cosigned medication waste and deliveries, reconciling inventory to eliminate discrepancies.
- Reported symptoms and conditions of patients related to medication effects.
- Audited medication administration records and physician orders for completeness prior to administration and throughout entire shift.
- Coordinated with pharmacists to maintain sufficient supply levels.
- Provided education to patients on the proper use of medications.
- Ensured compliance with standards of practice, safety regulations, policies and procedures.
- Reviewed medical charts for allergies, contraindications, interactions and other pertinent information prior to administering medication.
- Performed physical assessments of patients prior to administering medications.
- Evaluated stock supplies regularly for expiration dates and restocked as needed.
- Evaluated patient response to medications and reported any unusual reactions or side effects.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding changes in medication orders or dosage adjustments based on patient's condition or test results.
- Maintained accurate records of medications administered and or prescribed to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Injection Nurse
Dignity Health
Bakersfield, CA
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Administered injections and monitored patient reactions.
- Reviewed laboratory results as needed prior to administering injections.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and progress.
- Adhered to all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials related to injection therapy.
- Disposed of needles, syringes, and other contaminated items according to established protocol.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing injection therapy.
- Monitored vital signs during and after administration of injectable medications.
- Provided education on the purpose, dosage, and side effects of medications administered via injection.
- Instructed patients regarding proper self-administration techniques for prescribed injectable medications.
- Documented any adverse reactions or complications associated with injections in patient charts.
- Ensured that sterile technique was followed when preparing and administering injections.
- Reported any changes in a patient's condition to the physician or nurse practitioner providing care for the patient.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Employee Health Nurse
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
06.2010 - 12.2014
- Attended meetings with Human Resources personnel to discuss any changes or updates related to company policies regarding employee health benefits.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when needed for employee care.
- Maintained accurate medical files for all employees in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Assisted with workers' compensation claims by completing relevant forms and providing updates on progress of recovery.
- Provided first aid treatment as needed for minor injuries sustained in the workplace.
- Monitored employee immunization records and administered necessary vaccinations.
- Created reports on employee health trends and presented findings to management team.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, filing paperwork, and maintaining patient records.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, employers, insurance companies, and legal representatives regarding employee health issues.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving illnesses or injuries that occur in the workplace.
- Executed exceptional customer service and polite communication at health screenings.
- Complied with workplace safety policies and procedures to protect patients' well-being.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education
Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Bakersfield Adult Schools
Bakersfield, CA07-2009
Skills
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Operational Efficiency
- Workforce Planning
- Operations Oversight
Certification
- LVN License - Current Expires 2/28/2026
- CPR Certified - Expires 1/2026
- RCFE Administrator Certified
Timeline
Regional Director of Operations
Frontier Management, LLC
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Consultant
CoBridge Workforce Solutions
07.2022 - 08.2023
Executive Director
The Village At Seven Oaks
01.2022 - 06.2022
Director of Health Services
The Village At Seven Oaks
05.2018 - 12.2021
Licensed Medication Nurse
The Village At Seven Oaks
01.2018 - 05.2018
Injection Nurse
Dignity Health
01.2014 - 05.2018
Employee Health Nurse
Adventist Health Bakersfield
06.2010 - 12.2014
Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Bakersfield Adult Schools
- LVN License - Current Expires 2/28/2026
- CPR Certified - Expires 1/2026
- RCFE Administrator Certified
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