Lara Desa
Saint Augustine,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Nurse Leader with a proven track record of success. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative efficient work environment for patients and staff. Proven to adapt to dynamic healthcare environments and thrive in fast paced Adult and Pediatric Emergency settings. Seeking to utilize extensive leadership skills and experience to contribute to the growth and success of a dynamic healthcare organization
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency RN, Relief A.N.M., Unit Council Chair, Excel Program Participant, Press Ganey lead
Baptist Health- Baptist South Emergency Department
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted director with spearheading Press Ganey project to improve patient satisfaction
- Assisted with development of performance improvement ideas for department i.e facilitator RN to decrease wait times and overall improvement of flow
- Assist to disseminate information from unit council to improve staff satisfaction morale and retention
- Assist with staff education through in-services and skills fair
- Conduct Unit Council Meetings and act as a resource for staff.
Nurse Manager
Orange Park Medical Center- Normandy and Park West Adult and Pediatric Freestanding Emergency Department
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Normandy Park- Adult and Pediatric Emergency Room: 15 bed facility approximately 120 pt per day volume, with a 30–40% pediatric population
- Park West- Adult and Pediatric Emergency Room: (ranked HCA’s highest volume freestanding emergency room nationwide) 20 bed facility with approximately 200 pt per day volume with a 30-40% pediatric population
- Scheduling, coaching of staff, staff support, staffing, payroll
- Quality improvement
- Oversee building maintenance and regulatory compliance
- Maintained consistent Press Ganey patient satisfaction scores above 75%
- Improved staff retention
- Acute Stroke Ready Facility
- Maintained relationships with physicians, mid-levels, century transport.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Emergency RN, Charge RN, Trauma RN, Priority/ Stroke RN
Memorial Regional Hospital Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department
03.2011 - 09.2018
- Scheduling, staffing support
- 72 bed 300+ volume per day ER.
Education
M.S.N. Nursing Leadership -
Nova Southeastern University
01.2015
B.S.N. Nursing -
Nova Southeastern University
01.2010
A.A. Nursing -
Miami Dade College
01.2007
Skills
- Servant leadership
- Team building
- Development of PI initiatives
- Problem Solving
- Pediatric Emergency Nursing
- Adult Emergency Nursing
- Level I trauma experience
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- TNCC
- ACLS
- PALS
- ENPC
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Emergency RN, Relief A.N.M., Unit Council Chair, Excel Program Participant, Press Ganey lead
Baptist Health- Baptist South Emergency Department
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager
Orange Park Medical Center- Normandy and Park West Adult and Pediatric Freestanding Emergency Department
02.2019 - 03.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager, Emergency RN, Charge RN, Trauma RN, Priority/ Stroke RN
Memorial Regional Hospital Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department
03.2011 - 09.2018
M.S.N. Nursing Leadership -
Nova Southeastern University
B.S.N. Nursing -
Nova Southeastern University
A.A. Nursing -
Miami Dade College
- TNCC
- ACLS
- PALS
- ENPC
Similar Profiles
Gabriella ScarcelliGabriella Scarcelli
Student Nurse at Baptist Health Medical Center Emergency DepartmentStudent Nurse at Baptist Health Medical Center Emergency Department
Lara WittLara Witt
Paramedic at Baptist Health Lexington Emergency DepartmentParamedic at Baptist Health Lexington Emergency Department
Estefania RivasEstefania Rivas
Medical Assistant at Baptist Health South Florida South FloridaMedical Assistant at Baptist Health South Florida South Florida