JINA MARIE HORTON
Fresno,CA
Summary
A nursing professional for 29 years experienced in general surgery, outpatient surgery, endoscopy, and emergency medicine. Motivated leader, skilled at delegation, communication and staff training and education. Knowledgeable about patient care and practice standards. Respected for providing quality patient care, being a team-player, having a calm demeanor, being organized and a critical thinker with a strong work ethic. Committed and responsible Nurse Manager I, focused on providing staff support, encouragement and motivation. Dedicated to providing the patient and family with a positive and informative experience during the patient care process.
Knowledgeable Nurse Manager I with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across four-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager I
The Permanent Medical Group
Fresno, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Manage three units (Endoscopy, GI and Pulmonology), and 37 direct reports.
- Manage staffing, procedure schedules, department workflows
- Manage productivity, rooms efficiency, department workflows, department backlog, rescue list
- Reviewed monthly department budgets, updating spreadsheet to clarify budget deficits
- Facilitated routine department huddles to address daily operational updates and team concerns., staff meetings
- Organize quarterly Inservice for knowledge enrichment and review of standard practice and equipment updates
- Participate in multiple regional, intra-facility and intra-departmental meetings, including participation in MASSES and NQF
- Led CRC taskforce and organized annual outreach event for CRC members
- Manage and adjust PAR levels of linen, equipment, supplies, and ordering process
- Lead BP review with Annual Skills Validation meetings, Teach MA injection classes
- Service Recovery with members, response to eRRFs, CareXM surveys
- Performed monthly department audits to ensure compliance with policies and standards., Department Rounding, weekly Blue Sight Audits for controlled substances
Nurse Manager
St. Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, CA
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Manage four units (Endoscopy, PACU, PAT and Surgical Scheduling), and 93 direct reports.
- Manage staffing needs, perform annual employee evaluations, develop performance improvement plans, review and approve nurse retirement and advancement binders.
- Managed staffing needs, performed annual employee evaluations, developed performance improvement plans, and reviewed and approved nurse retirement and advancement binders.
- Oversaw daily productivity metrics to enhance operational efficiency, time cards, workflow process, charting standards, policy review and updates.
- Investigated and resolved patient and family concerns regarding patient care to improve satisfaction and trust.
- Communicate and interact with health care providers and office staff to promote efficient patient flow.
- Monitored and adjusted PAR levels of equipment and supplies to ensure availability. of equipment, linens, and supplies
- Work on A3 projects, department audits, QAPI’s, member of hospital wide and department specific committees
- Proficient with Epic, Word, and Excel
Staff Nurse/Team Lead/Relief Practice Coordinator-PACU
St. Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, CA
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Streamlined workflow and delegated patient care responsibilities to team members, enhancing team efficiency.
- Managed patient care prior to and after surgery.
- Contributed to development of LVN role in preop and PACU areas, improving care delivery.
- Precepted new hires, trained new staff members.
- Assisted with development of LVN role in preop and PACU areas.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, documented interventions, and collaborated with providers to secure surgical consents and orders while performing IV insertion, ABGs, nasal swabs, vital signs, NG insertion, and providing discharge instructions.
- Member of the Unit Based Committee and House wide Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury Committee
- Assisted in Endoscopy department by providing patient support and care., Outpatient Surgery North, Emergency Department and Labor and Delivery
Staff Nurse-Emergency Department
Providence Little Company of Mary
Torrance, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Served as staff nurse and triage flow manager, overseeing patient care and triage processes.
- Assisted in patient care, administered medications, performed intravenous access, foley catheters and nasogastric tubes. Performed head to toe assessments on both adults and pediatric patients.
- Provided comprehensive care for critically ill patients in a high-stress environment., code blue patients, suicidal patients, homeless patients, overdose patients and pediatric patients.
- As the triage flow manager, conducted rapid patient screening to determine the best location for patients in the ED. Collaborated closely with physicians, mid-levels, and the practice coordinator to provide appropriate treatment to patients in a timely manner. Delegated workflow to triage techs and nurses, and coordinated breaks and lunches for triage staff. Proficient with Epic computer charting.
Simulation Lab Facilitator and CPR Instructor
St. George’s University School of Medicine
St George, Grenada
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Facilitated simulation lab sessions with medical students, guiding them through emergency scenarios using high-fidelity mannequins to enhance skills in head-to-toe assessments and patient evaluation techniques.
- Instructed medical students on intravenous insertion techniques and CPR, ensuring proficiency in the use of AICD machines in alignment with American Red Cross standards.
- Facilitated laboratory sessions to enhance student understanding of complex medical concepts.
- Developed and implemented instructional materials for various lab courses, improving student engagement.
- Coordinated scheduling of lab activities, ensuring optimal use of resources and facilities.
Staff Nurse-Endoscopy
St. Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, CA
01.2003 - 01.2018
- Managed patient care in preop area, starting IVs to facilitate timely procedures.
- Provided conscious sedation in procedural rooms for colonoscopy, EGD, bronchoscopy, and PEG procedures; collaborated with Endoscopy team across Radiology, ED, ICU, and OR for complex interventions, including tracheostomies.
- Worked in recovery area, monitored patient airway, vital signs, ensuring they returned to baseline prior to discharge home
- Performed manometry tests, to assess function of esophageal sphincter.
- Trained new staff and float nurses on department policies and procedures to enhance team competency and patient care.
Staff Nurse/MICN Emergency Department
St. Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, CA
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Triaged incoming patients as staff nurse, facilitated patient flow in emergency department.
- Interacted with EMS services as MICN, worked in various roles during Code Blues.
- Worked as a Team Lead in all zones of the ED, was a preceptor for new nurses, trained new hires.
- Collaborated with EMS services as MICN, assumed various roles during Code Blues to ensure effective response.
- Led teams in all zones of the ED and precepted new nurses.
- Demonstrated proficiency in assessing patients using the NIH stroke scale to evaluate neurological status.
- Created an in-service for clearing patients off back-boards.
- Led Education Committee for Emergency Department as chair and co-chair, developing training initiatives for nursing staff.
Staff Nurse-Emergency Department
Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Provided nursing care in various settings, including triage and resource roles.
- Managed patient care, cared for patients with minor to acute medical conditions, administered medications, inserted IVs, NGs, foleys, cleaned wounds, applied splints.
- Educated and instructed patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, enhancing understanding and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
Fresno01-2013
Public Health Nurse
California State University
Fresno01-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto01-1996
Skills
- Continuous improvement strategy
- Operational oversight
- Quality improvement
- Department management
Accomplishments
- Reduced the PROMPT backlog by 2,500 members through a structured approach that divided the workload into manageable segments. This enabled staff to focus on specific sections with clearly defined goals, resulting in significant improvements in backlog management and operational efficiency.
- Successfully led the transition to Fuji equipment across all procedure rooms, ensuring a seamless implementation. Coordinated comprehensive training for staff and providers, which contributed to a smooth and effective go-live process with minimal disruption to patient care and operations.
- Improved patient experience outcomes by increasing CareXM scores in Gastroenterology from 68% to 74% and achieved Triple Crown status in Pulmonology, reflecting excellence in patient satisfaction, quality of care, and team performance.
Certification
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse, ASPAN 2020
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 2026
Timeline
Nurse Manager I
The Permanent Medical Group
07.2024 - Current
Nurse Manager
St. Agnes Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2024
Staff Nurse-Emergency Department
Providence Little Company of Mary
01.2018 - 01.2019
Staff Nurse/Team Lead/Relief Practice Coordinator-PACU
St. Agnes Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2022
Simulation Lab Facilitator and CPR Instructor
St. George’s University School of Medicine
01.2016 - 01.2018
Staff Nurse/MICN Emergency Department
St. Agnes Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2015
Staff Nurse-Endoscopy
St. Agnes Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2018
Staff Nurse-Emergency Department
Community Regional Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Public Health Nurse
California State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
TPMG Emerging Nurse Leader
2026 Winner for Kaiser Fresno Medical Center. Recognized for making a positive impact in departments I manage, collaboration with multiple departments, identifying innovative and effective ways to engage teams and encourage participation for the Colorectal Cancer Screening goals. Demonstration of strong compassionate leadership. Daily Communication to set clear priorities while supporting my team in delivering high-quality patient cares, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Demonstration of fiscal responsibility by adjusting staffing schedules to meet patient needs, maximizing staffing efficiency, reducing departmental budge expenses.