Harres Magee, M.Ed, BSN, RN, PMC
Union City,CA
Summary
Experienced perioperative (pre-op and PACU) and critical care nurse, specializing in evidence-based care and sound clinical judgment. Skilled in rapid patient assessment and coordinating interdisciplinary care for high-acuity cases. Led charge nurse responsibilities and precepted new staff, enhancing quality and compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Sutter Health
Palo Alto , CA
05.2026 - Current
- Provides direct and indirect patient care to patients and their families utilizing the nursing process of comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans and patient education, and ongoing evaluation.
- Conducts patient assessment encompassing physiological, spiritual, and emotional areas and determines levels of needed services.
- Administer pre-operative medications according to physician instructions, also assisted with preoperative nerve blocks.
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure patient safety and comfort. Coordinating informed consent for surgical procedures, review of patients health and physical (H&P).
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures in a fast-paced clinical environment. Monitor vital signs, nursing pre-procedure intake/admission form, place intravenous (IV) catheters, and report changes or contraindications to the surgical team promptly.
- Conduct pre-op testing and assessment via in-person and telephone communication. Gather patient information to ensure patient is optimized for day of surgery, provide procedural information, address patient needs and/or concerns.
- Recovery of patients in post-operative phase I and phase II. Maintain airway, hemodynamic stability, and return patient to neurologic baseline, while managing patient surgical site.
- Provide pharmalogical and non-pharmalogical methods for managing patient post-operative pain, nausea, anxiety, as well as other considerations such as blood pressure, blood glucose levels.
- Utilize acute hospital care experieces (i.e. intensive care unit / ICU) to manage patients with critical care needs or rapid change in condition.
Clinical Nurse II - Preop/PACU
Central Valley Doctors Hospital (Trauma Lvl. II)
Modesto , CA
06.2025 - Current
- Provide evidence-based pre-operative and post-anesthesia nursing care (phase I and phase II) using the nursing process and clinical judgment to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care in alignment with the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies to prevent complications and optimize outcomes.
- Apply critical care competencies for high-acuity perioperative patients through rapid stabilization and frequent reassessment with anesthesia and surgical teams, including use of high-alert medications, vasoactive infusion titration per protocol, airway and ventilation vigilance, reversal agents with post-administration monitoring, neuro checks, and NIHSS assessment for suspected stroke, seizure recognition and postictal monitoring, cardiovascular and neurovascular assessment focused on perfusion and pulses.
- Established therapeutic relationships and delivered family-centered care by managing pain, providing emotional support, setting recovery expectations, and tailoring education to culture and health literacy, enhancing patient and family experience.
- Served in both charge nurse and preceptor roles that effectively coordinates patient flow, RN assignments, act as departmental resource, as well as mentor to new staff through real-time coaching and validating competencies to strengthen team performance.
- Managed rapidly changing situations by recognizing early deterioration, activating emergency protocols, using closed-loop communication, prioritizing competing demands, and coordinating safe handoffs and transitions of care across teams, as well as to support patient discharge which was customized based on disposition.
- Required to float from the General Surgery Department to the Cardiology Department and the Endoscopy Department. Other duties as assigned included administration of moderate sedation as well as demonstrate competence of reversal agents.
- Lead quality and compliance initiatives by developing a Perioperative Department Committee with interdisciplinary membership, a charter, SMART goals, and project management workflows, resulting in a 35% increase in staff satisfaction and a 70% increase in patient satisfaction over 6 months, sustaining back-to-back 100% Joint Commission audit compliance, and building a standardized preoperative and post-anesthesia onboarding packet to accelerate competency and strengthen documentation and policy adherence.
Registered Nurse- Preop/PACU
Northern California Surgery Center
Turlock, CA
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Supported preoperative and postoperative care (Phase I, Phase II, and post-op follow-up) for surgical patients.
- Frequently monitored patient vitals, performed physical assessments, managed specialized medical equipment, and administered medications (including moderate sedation) and IVs per protocol and/or provider orders.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, facility policies, and standards of care.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care, improving overall treatment effectiveness.
- Educated patients on recovery plans and post-surgical care instructions effectively.
- Delivered patient-centered perioperative care, supporting patients and families through surgery and recovery to promote comfort, trust, and a positive care experience.
- Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Staff Nurse III - ICU, Preop/PACU
San Joaquin General Hospital (Level II Trauma)
French Camp, CA
01.2024 - 02.2026
- Cross-trained between ICU and Perioperative Services (Preop/PACU).
- Deliver high-acuity critical care in a combined Surgical, Internal Medicine, and Neuro ICU at a level II trauma center, managing complex postoperative and critically ill patients with continuous hemodynamic and neurologic assessment, ventilator management support, and evidence-based interventions to prevent complications and optimize outcomes.
- Serve as a Rapid Response Team nurse, rapidly recognizing deterioration, activating emergency protocols, and coordinating interdisciplinary stabilization using closed-loop communication to support timely transfer to a higher level of care.
- Perform advanced neuro and cardiovascular assessments for trauma and neuro patients, including frequent neuro checks, pupillary and motor exams, NIHSS assessments for suspected strokes, seizure recognition with postictal monitoring, and perfusion-focused cardiovascular and neurovascular assessments to detect time-sensitive changes.
- Supported safe perioperative transitions through pre-procedure assessment, risk stratification, medication safety, and post-anesthesia monitoring after cross-training in preoperative and post-anesthesia care based on ICU performance.
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through hospital committees, unit improvement efforts, and community outreach, contributing to nomination for the hospital’s Nurse of the Year Award for positive attitude and engagement in initiatives like breast cancer awareness events and blood drives.
Clinical Researcher (BAII) Surgical Residency Prog
San Joaquin General Hospital
French Camp, CA
02.2018 - 12.2023
- Reporting directly to the chief medical officer and the medical director for surgical and trauma services, collaborated with medical personnel, such as surgeons and nurses, to collect necessary data from patients during the course of program studies and projects.
- Designed research protocols for clinical studies to support graduate medical education and hospital administration at a Level II trauma center.
- Contributed to research projects that enhanced surgical techniques and improved patient outcomes.
- Participated in rounds with attending physicians, residents, and nurse leadership to discuss patient cases and co-presented findings at patient safety, education, and M&M conferences.
- Managed patient health records and documentation.
- Examined patients' medical histories, medication allergies, physical conditions, and test results to evaluate candidates for operative research and monitor postoperative procedure outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CABachelor of Arts - Economics
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CAMaster of Arts - Ed. Leadership & Policy Mgmt.
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CAPost-Graduate Certificate - Project Management
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CASkills
- Critical care nurse
- Pre-& post-operative assessment
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Wound care management
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Time management abilities
Certification
Registered Nurse - California Board of Registered Nursing
Lic # 95384840
Lic # 95384840
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
Sutter Health
05.2026 - Current
Clinical Nurse II - Preop/PACU
Central Valley Doctors Hospital (Trauma Lvl. II)
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse- Preop/PACU
Northern California Surgery Center
02.2025 - 02.2026
Staff Nurse III - ICU, Preop/PACU
San Joaquin General Hospital (Level II Trauma)
01.2024 - 02.2026
Clinical Researcher (BAII) Surgical Residency Prog
San Joaquin General Hospital
02.2018 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Stanislaus
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
California State University, Sacramento
Master of Arts - Ed. Leadership & Policy Mgmt.
California State University, Sacramento
Post-Graduate Certificate - Project Management
University of California, Berkeley