Ethel T. Johnson-Sorel

32 hours per week

As lead of the healthcare team, I provide expert nursing care by following the nursing process based on established standards, policies, and procedures. I show consistent performance in line with Kaiser Permanente's vision, mission, and strategic plan. I am highly adaptable to new systems, and I exhibit quality and effectiveness in my work habits and clinical practice. I approach every personal, professional and academic encounter with dignity and respect.

• Practices customer service standards as defined by the service Area, Medical Center, and specified department.
• Identifies and assists in systems improvement that needs simplification or correction.
• Understands own and team members scope of practice and escalates issues as appropriate.
• Demonstrates professional, supportive behavior.
• Champions new ideas. Leads and directs others through the change process.
• Utilizes communication strategies including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.
• Participates in problem identification and resolution.
• Mentors, orients, and coaches others in department specific operations and patient care activities
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve with other departments to assist member problem resolution.
• Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Streamlines nursing processes for increased efficiency and better time-management within the unit.

up to 60 hours per week

Demonstrates knowledge, skill and competence in the management of patients in the different stages of labor. Identifies the normal physiologic adaptations that occur during each stage. Managed complex high-risk pregnancies alongside obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologist, and other specialists for optimal patient safety measures. Served as a patient advocate by communicating concerns promptly to healthcare providers and intervening when necessary to protect patients' rights.

• Continually evaluates quality and effectiveness of patient care practices and care delivery
• Develops, revises and ensures compliance with hospital/unit-based procedures and standards of care
• Decreased incidence of postpartum hemorrhage with timely administration of medications and interventions as needed.
• Improved breastfeeding success rates by providing lactation support and education to new mothers, addressing their concerns, and troubleshooting challenges.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
• Assessed neonates immediately after delivery for any signs of distress or complications, initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Contributed to lower infection rates through diligent adherence to infection control protocols such as hand hygiene, proper use and equipment sterilization procedures.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during challenging times in labor and delivery process.
• Mentored new nurses by providing guidance on best practices in labor and delivery nursing care for successful skill development.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

40 hours per week

Synthesized public health information to accurately assess problems using local, state, and national sources, which led to the development of the LA County DPH program's first technical data report of HPV related data. Gathered state-wide data from the years of 2010-2013 over preteen vaccine trends and HPV-related cancers incidence and mortality rates for the lifespan. Utilized QI tools to then compare the progress of HPV vaccine uptake locally in comparison to state and national progress. Identified the significance of HPV vaccine uptake initiatives in the internal technical data reports. Supported the Immunization Coalition of Los Angeles County's strategic planning efforts by obtaining qualitative information gathered during four separate, 2- hour long key informant interviews. Conducted In-depth interviews, which were used in a semi-structured questionnaire (open and closed-ended questions), over the telephone. The data collected was pivotal in analyzing program processes and outcomes from the perspective of key stakeholders of the project. Independently developed a report of the HPV Community Advisory Board (HCAB) in collaboration with the Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute and was selected to present an Abstract Titled: “An Analytic Assessment of the Effectiveness of HPV- related Health Education Materials at Los Angeles County Department of Public Health,” at the CDC's Global Communication Center in 2015, as the lead author.

• Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to inform the creation of evidence-based public health policies and strategies.
• Engaged in strategic planning and developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, leveraging shared expertise to advance common goals in HPV vaccine uptake quality improvement.
• Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, using maintaining, and disseminating data and information
• Defends decisions using logic as well as qualitative and quantitative data
• Conveyed data and information to professionals and the public using a variety of approaches (e.g., reports, presentations, email, letters, press releases)
• Enhanced surveillance systems for tracking infectious diseases by implementing cutting-edge data collection tools and software solutions.
• Enhanced the effectiveness of existing public health programs through regular evaluation and data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Recommended health education curricula for healthcare providers, community organizations and schools.
• Educated and trained healthcare providers on health education practices for patients. Provided technical assistance to healthcare providers and organizations to improve quality of care.
• Established and maintained partnerships with governmental, private and community organizations thru development and facilitation of a community advisory board to improve Women's Health .