MA. NERIE BERNARDO
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 25 years of nursing experience who seek a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Passionate about providing patients with high-quality care to improve quality of life. Possess a proven ability to work in fast-paced environments demanding strong organizational, technical and interpersonal skills. Works well in teams and alone; motivated, efficient, self-reliant, committed to work.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bariatric Care Manager
Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing timely follow-ups and addressing concerns promptly.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures that improved the efficiency of case management processes within the organization.
RN SPECIALTY CASE MANAGER NEUROSURGERY CLINIC
KAISER PERMANENTE – LOS ANGELES MEDICAL CENTER
Los Angeles
04.2018 - 09.2023
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining all authorizations/approvals/transfers as needed for outside services for patients/families
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Provide support to regional pediatric multi-disciplinary clinics that Peds Neurosurgeons participate on.
CHARGE NURSE INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
KAISER PERMANENTE – LOS ANGELES MEDICAL CENTER
Los Angeles
08.2015 - 04.2018
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
RELIEF CHARGE NURSE EMERGENCY DEPT
KAISER PERMANENTE – CADILLAC AVENUE, LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles
11.2008 - 08.2015
- Provide emergency medical care to critically ill patients within a 45-BED emergency services department; rotation assignments as Relief Charge RN, intake, triage, fast track and high acuity areas.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Developed strong relationships with physicians through open communication channels leading to improved collaboration in providing optimal patient care.
Per Diem Registered Nurse
ST. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER – THIRD ST. LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles
04.2011 - 10.2014
- Provides emergency medical care to patients within 8-15 bed emergency department; taking assignments as Charge RN, triage, fast track and high acuity areas.
Registered Nurse
ST. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER - THIRD ST., LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles
11.2008 - 03.2011
- Provide acute care for post-operative patients recovering from Cardiac Cath, CABG, Kidney and manage life threatening complications and respond appropriately.
Registered Nurse
CHA HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER – LA, CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
08.2008 - 11.2008
- Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and providing high quality, individualized patient care using the components of the nursing process.
Staff Nurse
CHRIST'S SPOHN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Corpus Christi
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital is a 300-bed capacity Level II Trauma Center, accredited by JACHO and recently received the HEALTH GRADE DISTINCTION
- 2 East is a Telemetry unit of twenty-four beds, all equipped with Telemetry Monitoring.
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
SHEIKH KHALIFA MEDICAL CITY, ABU DHABI, U. A. E.
Abu Dhabi
07.2005 - 12.2006
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes in the Coronary Care Unit.
- Provided emotional support for families during difficult times, helping them navigate challenging medical situations.
- Utilized advanced cardiovascular life support techniques during emergency situations to save lives and minimize complications.
CARDIOVASCULAR TELEMETRY NURSE
KING FAISAL SPECIALIST HOSPITAL - JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA
Jeddah
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Managed complex cardiac cases with skillful prioritization of tasks while simultaneously assessing multiple patients'' conditions.
- Skillfully performed advanced life support measures as necessary during medical emergencies.
- Improved communication within the healthcare team by maintaining accurate documentation of telemetry data and patient assessments.
Assistant Charge Nurse
CHINESE GENERAL HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Manila
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Functions as Primary Nurse, responsible for giving utmost care, alert, attentive, efficient, assertive and capable of quick thinking to manage abrupt changes in critically ill patients.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing specializing in Nursing Informatics -
Capella University
08.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Manila Central University - Manila, Philippines
05.1996
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Treatment management
- Resource Utilization
- Service Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Problem Identification
- Patient Safety
- Process Improvement
Certification
- California Nursing License 725348
- BLS
- EMERGENCY RN TRAINING COURSE
- DIGITAL FLUENCY CERTIFICATION
- LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATIONS
- 2017 JOINT COMMISSION STROKE CERTIFICATION PARTICIPANT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 8, 2017)
- 2017 CHARGE NURSE COHORT LEADERSHIP TRAINING
- PASADENA, CA (April-Dec 2017)
Timeline
Bariatric Care Manager
Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
RN SPECIALTY CASE MANAGER NEUROSURGERY CLINIC
KAISER PERMANENTE – LOS ANGELES MEDICAL CENTER
04.2018 - 09.2023
CHARGE NURSE INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
KAISER PERMANENTE – LOS ANGELES MEDICAL CENTER
08.2015 - 04.2018
Per Diem Registered Nurse
ST. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER – THIRD ST. LOS ANGELES
04.2011 - 10.2014
RELIEF CHARGE NURSE EMERGENCY DEPT
KAISER PERMANENTE – CADILLAC AVENUE, LOS ANGELES
11.2008 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
ST. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER - THIRD ST., LOS ANGELES
11.2008 - 03.2011
Registered Nurse
CHA HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER – LA, CALIFORNIA
08.2008 - 11.2008
Staff Nurse
CHRIST'S SPOHN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
07.2007 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
SHEIKH KHALIFA MEDICAL CITY, ABU DHABI, U. A. E.
07.2005 - 12.2006
CARDIOVASCULAR TELEMETRY NURSE
KING FAISAL SPECIALIST HOSPITAL - JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA
01.2004 - 01.2005
Assistant Charge Nurse
CHINESE GENERAL HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, MANILA, PHILIPPINES
01.2001 - 01.2004
Master of Science in Nursing specializing in Nursing Informatics -
Capella University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Manila Central University - Manila, Philippines