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Leslee Fowler
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Summary
Experienced Nursing Coordinator skilled in managing nursing staff and coordinating patient care services. Led initiatives in conflict resolution and strategic planning, enhancing patient satisfaction and staff morale. Developed and implemented streamlined workflow processes to optimize resource utilization.
Overview
1
Certification
3
years of post-secondary education
11
years of professional experience
Work History
NorthBay Medical CenterFairfield
Trauma Program Coordinator
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Provided guidance and support to program participants in navigating resources, services, and opportunities.
- Served as a liaison between external organizations and partners involved in delivering programming services.
- Identified and prioritized improvement areas to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate efforts that support overall organizational objectives.
- Facilitated communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and conference calls.
- Coordinated stakeholder meetings to align on program initiatives and ensure successful implementation.
- Participated in performance improvement activities to maintain high standards of professional nursing practice.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to strengthen collaborative efforts and resource sharing.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Responded promptly to queries from stakeholders regarding services provided.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance coordination during emergency drills.
- Developed and deepened relationships with local municipalities, county departments and city agencies to facilitate smooth planning and coordination of emergency response.
- Managed trauma registry data entry and verification for patient records.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure accurate documentation of trauma cases.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain up-to-date patient information.
- Reviewed and analyzed trauma data for compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive case reviews and assessments.
- Trained new staff on trauma registry protocols and data management procedures.
- Assisted in preparing reports for quality assurance and performance evaluations.
- Monitored patient outcomes including mortality and morbidity rates associated with traumatic injuries.
- Developed a variety of reports, such as monthly activity summary and injury surveillance report, using computer software programs.
- Responded quickly to inquiries from external agencies regarding specific cases or general query requests.
- Coordinated efforts between multiple entities involved in collecting data for the Trauma Registry program.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy of trauma registry data entries.
- Updated existing databases used by the Trauma Registry program on a regular basis.
- Evaluated and recommended upgrades to improve existing computerized healthcare systems.
Kaiser PermanenteVACAVILLE
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
08.2015 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Managed daily operations of the ED including staffing assignments and operational procedures.
- Oversaw patient flow to optimize care delivery efficiency.
- Monitored patient flow through the Emergency Department to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, patients, families, and visitors.
- Facilitated communication between medical teams and administrative staff.
- Provided leadership and mentoring to clinical teams for optimal patient care outcomes.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff members in a professional manner.
- Addressed patient concerns and escalated issues as needed.
- Responded quickly to complaints from patients or their families about service issues within the ED.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Education
California State University, SacramentoSacramento, CA
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2000 - 05.2003
Skills
- Trauma registry systems
- Healthcare operations
- Electronic health records
- Data management
- Data analysis
- Compliance management
- Performance assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-department collaboration
- Prioritization skills
- Teamwork
- Building relationships
- Communication skills
Certification
- California Board Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC-Trauma Nurse Course Certification
- CAISS
- ICD 10 coding Certification
Affiliations
- Tennis
- Video Games to unwind
- Hiking
- Music Concerts
- Football Season
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trauma Program Coordinator
NorthBay Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
08.2015 - 10.2021
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2000 - 05.2003