Strategic Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring effective team collaboration and success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Intake
Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital
Ventura, California
08.2019 - Current
Enhanced patient safety and satisfaction through the development of service improvement initiatives
Ensured census was consistently prioritized and maintained
Improved the process of admissions
Aided in restoration of hospitals LPS status through implementation of major process changes
Registered Nurse
Seneca Crisis Stabilization Unit
Oxnard, CA
04.2020 - 10.2022
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale
Bend, Oregon
07.2018 - 04.2019
Created initial care plans for all incoming patients in a memory care unit
Updated existing care plans to provide patient centered care
Provided leadership to a staff of caregivers and med-techs
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
College Hospital Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, California
05.2015 - 01.2018
Performed assessments of psychiatric patients
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care and support
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate treatment plans
Disaster Relief Volunteer
Hands and Feet Project Haiti
01.2010 - 01.2012
Provided emergency medical care as an EMT to those injured in the 2010 earthquake in a makeshift hospital
Developed a feeding program for underweight children in the community
Provided compassionate care to children living in an institutional setting
Education
PMHNP -
Walden University
05-2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
CNI College
Orange, CA
11-2014
Skills
Team mobilization and leadership
Empathetic and patient centered care
Positivity in the face of adversity
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Trauma informed care
Consistency in striving for excellence
Certification
Crisis Prevention and Intervention
BLS/CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Seneca Crisis Stabilization Unit
04.2020 - 10.2022
Director of Intake
Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale
07.2018 - 04.2019
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
College Hospital Costa Mesa
05.2015 - 01.2018
Disaster Relief Volunteer
Hands and Feet Project Haiti
01.2010 - 01.2012
Crisis Prevention and Intervention
BLS/CPR
PMHNP -
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
CNI College
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