Compassionate Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Team Manager
John Muir Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2023
Leads and collaborates with multi-disciplinary staff, including 30 direct reports, to improve overall patient care and response times.
Answers patient calls, identifies issues and determines how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Conducts regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
Oversees staff and agency safety during the COVID-19 pandemic
Recruits and hires intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster skills set of already talented team.
Case Manager
John Muir Medical Center
05.2013 - 12.2017
Managed multiple patients with complex diagnosis working closely with the John Muir wound care center.
Supervised home health aides to ensure proper patient care and coordinated with physicians for optimal patient outcomes.
Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
Case Manager
Home Health Plus
05.1993 - 08.1999
Followed a case load of up to 20 patients and coordinated care with all staff disciplines
Acted as intake liaison and supervisor
Managed all logistics for abuse and neglect cases from start to finish.
Assisted patients in receiving high-quality, appropriate care with best possible results.
Oncology Nurse
Children's Hospital of Oakland
09.1991 - 05.1993
Administered chemotherapy, IV medications, injections and oral medications to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
Cared for patients with various types of cancer, HIV/AIDS, hemophilia, and sickle cell anemia
Precepted nursing students and new hires
Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment