Gina M Belardo
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Professional nurse with experience in clinical leadership seeking to impact patient care and team performance. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in fostering cohesive work environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Kaiser San Diego Medical Center
01.2017 - Current
- Managed 100 plus staff by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient care satisfaction and care standards.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
- Collaborates closely with providers and other departments to ensure high quality and safe patient care.
- Performed chart audits ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Assisted Nurse Manager.
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on postpartum and well baby care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills in caring for 3 or 4 couplets.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring the needs of both moms and babies were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Used strong critical thinking skills when assessing high risks patients and determining appropriate interventions.
Staff Nurse
Naval Medical Center San Diego
11.2014 - 09.2016
- Provided quality patient care to military families and their dependents using the nursing process.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Functions in the role of primary preceptor to new hires and experienced RNs in the unit.
Lead Clinical Nurse
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
01.2008 - 11.2014
- Manage all aspects of clinical oversight in Labor and Delivery, Acute OB, OR/PACU and triage.
- Assign and direct staff to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the organization.
- Served as a clinical resource for staff, offering guidance on best practices and troubleshooting difficult cases to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Assist with maintaining staff scheduling.
- Assist in providing successful orientation and training to newly hired nurses.
- Performed annual and as needed performance reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pines City Educational Center
Baguio City, Philippines03-1989
Skills
- Staff supervision and management
- Critical thinking and strong decision making
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Team player
- Task delegation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Resilient
Certification
RN, California # 679588- Current
Maternal Newborn Nursing ( RNC-MNN )
Basic Life Support- Current
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Kaiser San Diego Medical Center
01.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
10.2016 - 01.2017
Staff Nurse
Naval Medical Center San Diego
11.2014 - 09.2016
Lead Clinical Nurse
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
01.2008 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pines City Educational Center
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