Ella Damron
Summary
Healthcare professional known for delivering comprehensive and empathetic patient care in acute care settings. Adept in managing diverse patient populations and swiftly adapting to dynamic clinical environments. Valued team player with strong focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes and enhancing team efficiency through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocational Nurse Clinical Instructor, RN
Career Care Institute
Oxnard, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Provide classroom and clinical instruction to Vocational Nursing students. Teach nursing concepts, medications administration, patient assessment, wound care, clinical documentation, and critical thinking. Supervise and evaluate student performance during clinical rotations, ensuring safe patient care and professional development. Ensure compliance with facility polices, programs requirements, and state and federal regulations.
- Provide clinical instruction to [Number] [Type] students in clinical settings on [Type] and [Type] topics.
- Enhanced teams to offer service to over [Number] regions.
RN Supervisor/Assistant Director of Nurses, RN
Santa Paula Post Acute
Santa Paula, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Monitor residents for changes in condition, rapidly identifying clinical deteriorations and initiating appropriate interventions, including hospital transfers when necessary. Communicated urgent patient status changes to physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members with clear, timely, and accurate documentation. Collaborated with Licensed staff (LVNs/CNAs) to ensure continuous patient observation, safe workflows, and adherence to clinical protocols. Review diagnostic data such as labs, vital trends, and provide orders to support early recognition of abnormalities or changes in cardiac and medical status. Performed and supervised clinical procedures including IV therapy, peripheral IV insertion, wound care, and medication administration. Provide patient and family education on mediations, disease processes, and ongoing care needs. Coordinate admissions and discharges, ensuring thorough assessment and continuity of care. Ensure compliance with regularity standards and supported CDPH surveys through documentation review, staff preparation, and quality assurance activities.
Director of Nurses, RN
Ojai Health and Rehab
Ojai, CA
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Directed and supervised the nursing department, overseeing all clinical operations and nursing staff to ensure delivery of high-quality care. Developed, implemented, and regularly updated nursing policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and best practices. Ensured full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Title 22, OBRA, and infection control protocols. Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and promote positive health outcomes. Provided clinical guidance, leadership, and support to licensed and unlicensed staff; addressed concerns and facilitated professional development. Conducted regular staff evaluations and implemented training programs to address identified needs and promote clinical excellence. Monitored patient outcomes and nursing care indicators to identify trends and areas for quality improvement. Led quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives, including development and execution of corrective action plans as necessary. Maintained a positive and cooperative relationship with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) representatives during surveys; submitted Plans of Correction (POCs) and followed through on compliance issues in a timely manner.
Assistant Director of Nurses, RN
Valle Verde
Santa Barbara, CA
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborates with DON in planning, directing, organizing, and evaluating nursing services to meet the total needs of the residents, ensuring an efficient health facility operation in cooperation with other departments and in compliance with state and federal regulations. Provide care in accordance with Valle Verde “Philosophy for Person-Direct Care.” Conducts staff meetings and continued education to nurses to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, supervising nursing and management of staff including hiring, training, evaluation of medication management, attend interdisciplinary team meeting and care conferences, and assist problem solving when issues arise.
Vocational Nurse Clinical Instructor, RN
Career Care Institute
Oxnard, CA
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Educate VN student in the clinical setting, which may include but not limited to medication administration, critical thinking, assessments, laboratory results, and documentation, supervision of care provided by group of students during clinical rotation, and ensure compliance of policies and procedures of facility site, state and federal regulations.
Assistant Director of Nurses, RN
Santa Paula Post Acute
Santa Paula, CA
04.2019 - 01.2024
- Collaborate with DON to oversee and manage the nursing staff, ensure proper staffing levels, training, review referrals of potential residents; work closely with interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordination and personalized care. Provide guidance, mentoring, and supervision to nursing staff (i.e., RNs, LVNs, CNAs). Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including state and federal nursing standards, participate in quality improvements, audits, and performance evaluations.
Infection Preventionist, RN
Santa Paula Post Acute
- Responsible for maintaining a system of prevention, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, visitors, and individuals providing services at the facility per facility policy, local public health, state, and federal guidelines; oversee immunization program of residents and staff; continuous education to staff and residents regarding changing local public health and CDC; and enforcement of these guidelines.
Director of Staff Development/Infection Preventionist, LVN
Santa Paula Post Acute
- Direct training and develop educational programs in accordance with current federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations in skilled nursing facility, provide adequate staffing (i.e., RNs, LVNs, CNAs) per resident’s needs and per regulations, ensure quality patient care, limiting nosocomial infections/diseases through education and training of staff and residents.
Charge Nurse, LVN
Valle Verde
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Providing skilled nursing services in a skilled nursing facility. Duties include resident’s assessments, admissions and discharge, wound care, medication administration, carrying out physician’s orders. Proficient in Medicare charting and guidelines.
Treatment Nurse LVN
Oxnard Manor
Oxnard, CA
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Perform wound care and treatments in accordance with state regulations, including assessment and staging of wounds, management of diabetic ulcers, ostomy care, and other skin impairments, weekly wound assessments, wound VAC/negative pressure wound therapy, documentation, rounding with the wound care physician, and staff education and training.
- Charge Nurse: providing skilled nursing care in a long-term care facility for 25-30 patients including physical assessment, medication administration, oxygen therapy, blood glucose monitoring, enteral feeding, injection therapy, admissions, and discharges, supervise CNAs.
Clinical Liaison
Providence Ojai
Ojai, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Served as a patient advocate throughout the pre-admission process to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care. Assessed patient eligibility for skilled nursing services in collaboration with hospital discharge planners, physicians, and case managers. Maintained clear and consistent communication between interdisciplinary teams, referral sources, and facility staff to support timely and appropriate admissions. Facilitated coordination of care plans and discharge planning to promote optimal clinical and functional outcomes.
Director of Staff Development, LVN
Vista Del Monte
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Planned, organized, developed, and implemented all in-service education programs in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements. Ensured ongoing training and competency evaluations for certified nursing assistants and licensed nursing staff to maintain quality standards of care. Assisted the Director of Nursing and marketing team in assessing potential admissions by conducting hospital visits and collaborating with case management. Supported the admissions and discharge process to ensure smooth transitions and appropriate care planning. Participated in staffing coordination to ensure adequate coverage by CNAs and licensed nurses based on acuity and census.
Resident Services Director, LVN
Atria Hillcrest
Thousand Oaks, CA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Supervised and managed care staff, including medication aides and caregivers, in an assisted living setting to ensure safe and high-quality resident care. Oversaw hiring, onboarding, and training of staff in accordance with facility policies, state, and federal regulations. Conducted initial and ongoing resident assessments, including change-of-condition evaluations, to determine appropriate plans of care. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, physicians, residents, and families to support comprehensive care coordination. Supported the sales and admissions process by communicating care capabilities, conducting assessments, and maintaining a positive community image. Promoted resident satisfaction and family engagement through proactive communication and personalized service delivery.
Charge nurse LVN
Maywood Acres
Oxnard, CA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Providing skilled nursing services included medication administration per doctor’s orders, monitoring and documentation of patient’s conditions, physical and psycho/social assessments, documentation per Medicare guidelines, admitting and discharging of patients, carrying out physicians’ orders, education and teachings to family and patients.
Treatment Nurse LVN
Thousand Oaks Health Care
Thousand Oaks, CA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Wound care and treatment in skilled nursing setting for surgical incisions dehisced surgical wounds, ostomy care, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers, and any wounds or skin issues caused from disease or injury related, daily and weekly evaluations of skin related issues, specialized plan of care for individualized wound, weekly rounds with wound specialist.
Education
ACLS Provider - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
CPR Suppliers, LLC
La Jolla, CA12.2025
Nursing Home Infection Preventionist -
The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta, GA10.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing Program
Ventura College
Ventura, CA05.2021
Director of Staff Development Certificate - Director of Staff Development Certificate
West Haven University
09.2013
Associate of Science - General Education, LVN
Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA05.2006
Skills
- Infection control
- Conducting physical assessments
- Patient care management
- Wound care
- Effective pain management
- Clinical decision-making
- First aid and CPR
- Crisis management
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Customer service
- Medication administration
- Chart audits
- Effective leadership skills
- Quality improvement
- Proficient in Spanish
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN). License #: 95253304.
- First Aid & CPR Training Certified.
- Director Staff Development Certificate.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). License #: 222117.
Timeline
Vocational Nurse Clinical Instructor, RN
Career Care Institute
09.2024 - Current
RN Supervisor/Assistant Director of Nurses, RN
Santa Paula Post Acute
08.2024 - Current
Director of Nurses, RN
Ojai Health and Rehab
01.2024 - 09.2024
Assistant Director of Nurses, RN
Valle Verde
11.2023 - 01.2024
Vocational Nurse Clinical Instructor, RN
Career Care Institute
07.2021 - 09.2023
Assistant Director of Nurses, RN
Santa Paula Post Acute
04.2019 - 01.2024
Charge Nurse, LVN
Valle Verde
01.2018 - 01.2019
Clinical Liaison
Providence Ojai
01.2017 - 01.2018
Director of Staff Development, LVN
Vista Del Monte
01.2016 - 01.2017
Resident Services Director, LVN
Atria Hillcrest
01.2014 - 01.2016
Treatment Nurse LVN
Oxnard Manor
01.2011 - 01.2019
Charge nurse LVN
Maywood Acres
01.2011 - 01.2013
Treatment Nurse LVN
Thousand Oaks Health Care
01.2009 - 01.2011
Infection Preventionist, RN
Santa Paula Post Acute
Director of Staff Development/Infection Preventionist, LVN
Santa Paula Post Acute
ACLS Provider - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
CPR Suppliers, LLC
Nursing Home Infection Preventionist -
The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing Program
Ventura College
Director of Staff Development Certificate - Director of Staff Development Certificate
West Haven University
Associate of Science - General Education, LVN
Cerro Coso Community College
RECENT EXPERIENCE
20 years experience in Nursing: 5 years RN and 15 years as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. ADN Graduate at Ventura College May 2021. Completed Preceptorship at Saint John’s Regional Medical Center in the Medical Surgical Unit during ADN Program. Currently working as an RN Supervisor in a SNF and as Vocational Nursing Instructor for LVNs.
QUALITIES
Integrity, dependable, flexible, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.