Malia Uta
Honolulu,Hawaii
Summary
Results-driven Licensed Practical Nurse and Director of Nursing with extensive experience in developing training programs and improving patient care standards. Proven ability to manage nursing staff effectively while ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing communication among healthcare teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing and Health Services.
Ivy Hawaii Kai
03.2003 - 07.2026
- Began as a CNA in 2003 then floor nurse, charge nurse, wellness nurse lastly Director of Nursing and Health Services.
- Oversaw daily operations of nursing department, managing staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures for compliance.
- Managed patient care budgets and resource allocation efficiently.
- Oversaw quality assurance initiatives to improve nursing practices.
- Developed and led Ivy's first medication technician program, training and overseeing Medication Technicians to ensure high standards of care.
- Communicated with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, and state agencies on the care needs of all residents in the community.
- Addressed nursing shortages by providing direct patient care and support during high-demand periods, administering medications and performing treatments as ordered by a physician.
- Interviewed potential residents and families and obtained medical records and other requirements for admission to the community.
- Administered resident pre-admission assessments prior to each resident's move-in date and completed routine reassessments in accordance with company policy and state regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Conducted team meetings to ensure safe and excellent patient care as well as new teachings
- Recognized emergency situations promptly and responded to ensure resident safety. and adapted to emergency situations having the resident safety at forefront
- Collaborated with all departments of the facility to ensure teamwork and a cohesive work team
- Coordinated training programs to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
- Maintained confidentiality and closely adheres to HIPAA regulations
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kahala Nui Retirement Community
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient compliance with prescribed regimens
- Documented changes and conducted daily assessments of patients to support ongoing care plans
- Admitted, transferred, and discharged patients.
- Supervised CNA staff during shifts, ensuring adherence to care protocols and quality standards
- Coordinated medical appointments & communicate with doctors re: care
- Reinforced a healthy lifestyle and maintain awareness of physical and personal needs
Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic Nurse
West Kauai Clinic Port Allen
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Administered vaccines and therapeutic injections, dressed wounds, and supported well woman appointments to ensure patient care and comfort
- Streamlined healthcare operations by managing insurance approvals, coordinating referrals to specialists, securing required documents, and organizing future care plans for patients
- Supported healthcare provider by preparing for appointments, assisting during procedures, and managing follow-up tasks to enhance patient experience
- Checked in/assessed patients prior to appointments with health care providers
Education
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
Kaplan College
Vista, CA10-2012
University of Hawaii at Manoa
12-1998
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Nursing and assessment skills
- Patient condition assessment
- Medication administration expertise
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care and treatment
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- HIPAA compliance knowledge
- Documentation proficiency
- Staff training
- Staff development initiatives
- Staffing resource management
- Financial management strategies
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Team coordination
- Patient advocacy initiatives
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ethical nursing practice
- Standards of practice adherence
- Activities of daily living support
- Staff scheduling
- Medication management
- Care coordination
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Goal planning
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kahala Nui Retirement Community
08.2019 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic Nurse
West Kauai Clinic Port Allen
09.2016 - 11.2017
Director of Nursing and Health Services.
Ivy Hawaii Kai
03.2003 - 07.2026
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
Kaplan College
University of Hawaii at Manoa