High performing nurse with years of healthcare experience in various general acute hospital settings including providing nursing care in Intensive Care Units. Strong clinical background with demonstrated ability to lead, motivate & coach novice ICU nurses. Patient-focused nurse, collaborative, and can remain calm and competent in high-pressure situations. Monitors & mentors novice ICU nurses to ensure patient safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative House Supervisor RN
Norwalk Community Hospital
Norwalk, CA
10.2018 - Current
As a house supervisor during off-hours, acts as a representative on site for administration to oversee all patient care department, ensuring the delivery of quality care in compliance with Nurse Practice Act, Policies & Procedures, and regulatory agencies. Performs a variety of duties to coordinate the assignment of beds. Evaluates the appropriateness of the admissions. Provides support to nurses and doctors.
Administrative House Supervisor RN-PD
Community Hospital of Huntington Park
07.2017 - Current
As a house supervisor during off-hours, acts as a representative on site for administration to supervise nurses in all patient care units to ensuring delivery of quality care by the nurses in compliance with Nurse Practice Act, Policies & Procedures, and regulatory agencies.
Director of Emergency Services
Community Hospital of Huntington Park
04.2019 - 02.2020
Responsible for the clinical practice, fiscal accountability/productivity, human resources management, & overall quality of care provided by the nursing personnel. Monitors the operations of the nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices. Develops and introduces approved standards and guidelines for critical care & emergency services.
Cardiothoracic -Surgery Nurse Coordinator
St. Francis Medical Center
Lynwood, CA
11.2001 - 06.2018
Responsible for the coordination of all services to ensure an organized, multidisciplinary approach in delivering care to the cardiac surgery patients. Provides support to cardiothoracic surgery team.
House Supervisor RN- Kaiser Permanente
South Bay Medical Center
Harbor City, CA
06.2015 - 08.2017
HOUSE SUPERVISOR RN
Anaheim Regional Medical Center
ANAHEIM, CA
07.2010 - 12.2015
ICU STAFF
Anaheim General Hospital
ANAHEIM, CA
01.2005 - 01.2010
Provides patient care, reviews and administers patient medications, including intravenous titrations, invasive and arterial lines, cardiac monitoring, ventilator management, treatments and procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner that meets scope of practice and standards of nursing practice
ICU STAFF RN
LAKEWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Lakewood, CA
07.1999 - 01.2003
Provides patient care, reviews and administers patient medications, including intravenous titrations, invasive and arterial lines, cardiac monitoring, ventilator management, treatments and procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner that meets scope of practice and standards of nursing practice
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
05-2017
Associate of Science - undefined
Regent College
Albany, New York
09-1996
Skills
Excellent Communication Skills Knowledgeable with Emergency & Critical Care Nursing, strong leadership, excellent patient care navigator, works well with doctors & nurses, excellent customer service, knowledgeable with cardiac surgeries & interventions, strong patient advocate