Acted as a liaison between patient, family, the inpatient multidisciplinary team, and outpatient services to ensure the patient received the most appropriate level of care in the correct setting, delivered in a timely and compassionate manner
Engaged in creative problem solving, patient advocacy and collaboration across multiple disciplines to craft safe and successful discharge plans
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
06.2008 - 07.2016
Provided direct care for patients at all stages of the growth and development continuum, including head-to-toe and focused assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, fluid maintenance, pain management, safe medication administration following the 5 rights, and patient advocacy
Partnered with physicians, radiology, laboratory, ancillary staff, and the patient/family to coordinate care
Worked as a team with department staff to promote safety, ensure timely and appropriate care and maintain patient dignity
Acted as relief Charge RN as needed
Education
Lactation And Perinatal Studies
UC San Diego
Extended Studies
05-2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
Merritt College
Oakland, CA
05.2008
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing with an emphasis on Non Fiction
Mills College
Oakland, CA
05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
05.2002
Certification
Registered Nurse, California, #730576
Certified Lactation Educator
Basic Life Support
Timeline
RN, Patient Care Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
07.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
06.2008 - 07.2016
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing with an emphasis on Non Fiction
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