Lura Zamora MSN, RN, NE-BC
New Berlin,TX
Summary
Motivated Nurse Leader with more than 17 years of experience in the Methodist Healthcare System. Adept in leading high-performing teams to achieve desired outcomes and significant reductions in vacancies. Recognized for transformational leadership and excellence in nursing, demonstrating a passion for mentoring, coaching, student experience, efficient throughput and a commitment to patient care excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for 80+ direct-report staff.
- Oversight of a 35-bed CVPCU.
- Oversight of throughput and patient flow, including the discharge lounge.
- Oversight of CMTs prior to the transition of CMU (September 2022-Aug 2023).
- Achieved Zero CAUTI and CLABSI for greater than 1 year
- Implemented CABG checklist for pre-op and post-op care
- Decreased nurse vacancies by converting NE, NI, and LVNs to RNs.
- Committee participation: HCA Advisory Board (Corporate), Med-Surg Tele Integration (Division), Telemetry Optimization Committee (Division, Facility Chair), Throughput Steering Committee (Division, Facility Chair), Student Welcome Committee (Division, Facility Chair), AMP/Infection Control (Facility Representative).
- Responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and delegating the delivery of patient care to hospitalized patients.
- Provides leadership and overall responsibility for the functioning of assigned clinical patient care, with 24/7 accountability for unit operations.
- Assess and prioritize opportunities to improve, plan, and implement effective changes, and evaluate outcomes of process improvement opportunities.
Director of Nursing
Methodist Hospital
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Responsible for up to 120 direct report staff
- Oversight of 40 bed Surgical PCU
- Oversight of 38 bed Ortho/Surgical Telemetry
- Oversight of 38 bed COVID PCU
- Top Decile patient experience scores for Surgical PCU for 6 years (except 2nd Q 2019)
- 6% Turnover rate for Surgical PCU, with zero less than 1 year RN turnover for greater than 5 years
- Achieved Unit of Distinction for Surgical PCU 2019, 2021, & honorable mention 2020
- Assisted with Implementation of the first DEU in San Antonio in partnership with UT Health Science center- Poster Presentation at AMSN Conference
- Daisy Award Coordinator
- Assisted with command center duties for the Great Texas Freeze 2021
Interim Director of Nursing
Methodist Hospital
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversight of Surgical PCU
- Responsible for up to 70 direct-report staff
- Maintained staff scheduling, productivity, time and attendance, HAI prevention, budget requests, hiring and termination, conflict resolution, patient and employee rounding, process improvement projects, and staff meetings.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
Nurse Manager
Methodist hospital
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Oversite of a 40 bed Surgical PCU
- Responsible for up to 70 direct report staff
- Duties include: staffing, scheduling, audits, Lawson, plus (productivity), scouting report, assisting with stop light report, hiring, coaching/corrective action, nurse leader rounding, employee rounding, quality and process improvement projects, assisting with staff meetings, communication and working on action plans with ancillary departments, assisting with BSR and HR checkoffs, employee evaluations, and other duties as assigned
Private Duty RN
High Profile Family
Boerne, TX
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored changes, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided direct nursing care to the patient, including administering medications, wound care, and other necessary treatments.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Provided emotional support to patient and their family during difficult times.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Methodist hospital
08.2013 - 08.2017
- The position of interim ANM was approved as a permanent position.
- Responsible for up to 70 direct report staff, including RNs, nursing assistants, and unit clerks.
- Responsible for staffing, scheduling, audits, Lawson, plus productivity, scouting report, assisting with stop light report, hiring, coaching/corrective action, nurse leader rounding, employee rounding, quality and process improvement projects, assisting with staff meetings, communication, and working on action plans with ancillary departments.
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager
Methodist hospital
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Served as interim assistant nurse manager in partnership with a nurse administrator while director was on extended Medical LOA
- This role was not a permanent position at the time, but became permanent
Staff Nurse RN/Charge Nurse
Methodist hospital
06.2007 - 06.2012
- Direct patient care RN: Provide compassionate care to patients, monitoring and assessing their health conditions, including vitals, labs, and post-surgical incisions.
- Administer meds, treatments, and wound care.
- Completed care plans, documented intake and output, collaborated with physicians, other departments, and team members.
- Delegate to support staff as appropriate.
- Provide support to patients, families, education, and teaching.
- Participate in committees, staff meetings, and process improvement projects.
- Complete nurse leader rounding, audits, assignments, problem-solving, and other duties as assigned.
- Served as a preceptor, mentor, and unit practice council chair.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM05.2007
Skills
- Daisy Nurse Leader Award (2024)
- Transformational Leadership Award (2024)
- Most Appreciated Team Award (2023)
- Methodist Healthcare System Pillar award 2022, 2017
- Unit of Distinction 2018, 2021, Honorable Mention 2019
- Nominated for Top 25 Nurses in South Central Texas 2019
- Daisy Team Award 2019
- Multiple Throughput Champion awards/recognition
- Methodist Excellence in Nursing Award (2013)
- Rising Star Award (2013)
References
References available upon request
Affiliations
- Enrolled in HCA Leadership Institute Academy
- Nursing Summit Presenter (2024)
- Presenter for HCA UK site visit Employee Engagement Tactics (2023)
- Completed “Methodist Hospital Metropolitan Leadership Development Academy” (2022)
- Presenter at HCA Corporate on Implementation and Success of Dedicated Education Units (2020)
- Completed “HCA Leadership in Action” (2019)
- Completed “2018 HCA Nursing Strategy” (2018)
- Completed “Crucial Conversations” (2018)
- Professional Poster presentation “Effects of a Dedicated Education Unit in a Med/Surg Department” at AMSN nursing conference, Washington DC (2017)
- Completed “STAR Coaching” training (2017)
- Completed “Journeying to a Culture of Safety” (2017)
- Participated in Texas Nurses Association Nurses Day at the Capital (2015, 2023)
- Completed Methodist Leadership University (2014)
- Daisy Award Coordinator (Methodist Hospital)
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan
09.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing
Methodist Hospital
02.2019 - 09.2022
Interim Director of Nursing
Methodist Hospital
05.2018 - 02.2019
Nurse Manager
Methodist hospital
08.2017 - 05.2018
Private Duty RN
High Profile Family
05.2016 - 04.2018
Assistant Nurse Manager
Methodist hospital
08.2013 - 08.2017
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager
Methodist hospital
07.2012 - 08.2013
Staff Nurse RN/Charge Nurse
Methodist hospital
06.2007 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clovis Community College
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