Public Health Nurse in Contra Costa County, California (40 hours/week). I am working in the Community Connect Program working with Medicare/ Medi-Cal patients in a program providing community resource and nursing expertise to improve their lives. I provide support services to the clients that would link/refer them to other Health Department staff and community providers/partners. Also, assisted with planning, monitoring local work plans and progressing them toward program goals. I would perform health assessments on our clients and provide necessary resources to improve their lives while teaching them to become independent. I would help in whole body care including but not limited to physical and mental health, education, transportation, food resources, finances, housing, dental, vision, legal, and many social services programs.
Deployed as CoVid19 swapping and vaccination nurse 2020-2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse Staff II (Staff III 03/2004-03/2007)
Kaiser Permanente
Vallejo, California
03.1999 - 12.2015
Worked as an emergency room nurse. Full time 40+ hours a week. I performed all aspects of emergency care (both life threatening and non-life threatening). I performed numerous cardioversions and conscious sedations as required. Cardiac, thrombolytics, and septic medications used frequently. PALS and ACLS skills performed often. The job incorporated all age ranges from neonates to the elderly. The scope of practice covers medical, psychiatric, spiritual, and emotional care. The job required constant assessment and prioritizing as required. I have excellent skills in triage, organization, and time management. I have done computer charting with EPIC and used the five level ESI prioritizing system for patient acuity.
Relief Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Vallejo, Ca
05.2000 - 01.2010
In charge of entire emergency room, emergency overflow, and acute care clinic. This is to include nurses, nurse assistants, and clerks. I ensured proper interface between the Emergency Room and support departments for productive and efficient operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merrit College/ Saint Mary's College
Oakland, California
12.1998
Certification
Registered Nurse State of California RN License 551049 - Current
Awards
1996-2007 Police Activity League Soccer Coach - Four Championships, 1988-1996 Numerous Cash & Extra Step Awards for Superior Job Performance while at Mare Island Shipyard, 1984 Honor Man (Navy basic training award - selected by peers), 1982 High School Salutatorian 3.97 out of 4.0 GPA, Mr USA Teen Participant, and Scholar-Athlete Award (Alabama Chapter of the National Football & Hall of Fame Incorporated).
Military Service
09/1983-02/1984 United States Army Reserve - Honorable Discharge
02/1984-07/1988 United States Navy - Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Public Health Nurse (Step 10/10)
Contra Costa County
04.2018 - Current
Relief Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2000 - 01.2010
Emergency Room Registered Nurse Staff II (Staff III 03/2004-03/2007)
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