María Gloria Moura
Hamden,CT
Summary
Highly motivated, registered nurse with strong advocacy for patient care and outcomes. Self-motivated, flexible, personable with a positive attitude, and positive interaction with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Seasoned Safety Coordinator with 4 years of progressive experience in the field. Focused on promoting a culture of safety at all levels. Looking for a growth-oriented position with a progressive company.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Quality and Safety Coordinator
Yale New Haven Health (YNHH) - Smilow Cancer Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Smilow Cancer Hospital quality and safety coordinator
- Utilizes knowledge of patient safety science, IHI model for improvement, and other methodologies for process improvement to lead, facilitate, manage, and report on quality and patient safety initiatives while teaching and supporting others in using appropriate quality and safety tools and methodologies
- Classification of safety events and determines appropriate follow-up actions
- Communicates with all clinical and operational management levels concerning quality and safety program goals and progress
- Practices, trains, and provides mentorship on the philosophy, methodologies, application, and tools of safety science and performance improvement
- Independently coordinates local and system-wide initiatives to implement corrective actions to mitigate risk of recurrence
- Smilow Cancer Hospital quality and safety coordinator
Breast Health Nurse Coordinator / Breast Health Practice Registered Nurse
Saint Raphael Hospital (SRC)
02.2011 - 06.2020
- Work with the breast multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely access and seamless coordination of service throughout the continuum of care
- Educate and share knowledge regarding internal and external support services and resources for patients and families
- Monitor patients' scheduling and preparation for imaging-guided breast biopsy
- Practice RN for medical and surgical oncology
- Liaison for breast cancer patients, families, and clinicians
- Promote patient care coordination by participating in weekly breast cancer conferences and identifying patient intervention opportunities
- Participate in program development as it relates to all aspects of breast health
- Breast cancer Surgical & Medical oncology practice nurse with application of nursing process, evidence-based-practice and coordination of patient care and treatment
Nurse Manager
Saint Raphael Hospital
04.2009 - 02.2011
- Provided identification of best practice for the department specialty, performed annual clerical and clinical staff reviews, maintain professional accountability for clinical expertise, continuing education, and other professional standards
- Monitored workflow for the department, ensured compliance with the facilities' policies, and local and state regulations
- Collaborated with administrative, nursing director, and key physicians to ensure high levels of patient and family care and satisfaction
- Foster team building and department development
- Provided direct and indirect care to patients utilizing the nursing process
- Provided patient and family education and advocacy
- Collected and interpreted data and developed treatment plans
- Triaged patients' telephone calls, communication of abnormal findings to MD, initiated treatment and follow up care
- Established community health referrals and maintained appropriate documentation as established by the facility/department
- Kept open communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team to ensure evidence based practice and improve patient care outcomes
Registered Nurse / Office Administrator
A. Aziz Richi M.D. LLC
02.2006 - 04.2009
- Company Overview: (General, Vascular, Cardiothoracic & Bariatric surgery)
- Assisted physicians with the management of patients during consultations and office procedures
- Provide pre and postoperative nursing care, education and coordination of care in the areas of practice specialty
- Coordination of practice operations and staff supervision
- Development and implementation of office policies, procedures, maintenance of local and state regulations
- ICD and CPT coding of office, hospital consults and surgeries
- (General, Vascular, Cardiothoracic & Bariatric surgery)
Bariatric Coordinator/Registered Nurse Coordinator
Bariatric Weight Control Center of Connecticut, LLC
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Administration of pre and post-operative weight loss surgery program
- Coordinated surgery schedule and procedure insurance authorization
- Coordinated and facilitated monthly multidisciplinary weight loss patient educational seminars
- Developed program policies and procedures
- Managed and ensured standards for center of excellence criteria
- Liaison for the patient and multi-disciplinary team
- Collaborated with operating room staff on MD surgeries and schedule
Education
Masters of Sciences - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
12.2019
Breast Health Nurse Navigator Program -
Adu-Care Inc
01.2011
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
12.2005
Associates - General Studies
Naugatuck Valley Community Technical College
01.2002
Certification
- Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN)
- Clinic Nurse Leader Certification (CNL)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Affiliations
- American Nursing Association
- Connecticut Nursing Association
- Oncology Nursing Association
- National Consortium of Breast Centers
- American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
Credentials
- MSN
- OCN
- CNL
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Quality and Safety Coordinator
Yale New Haven Health (YNHH) - Smilow Cancer Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Breast Health Nurse Coordinator / Breast Health Practice Registered Nurse
Saint Raphael Hospital (SRC)
02.2011 - 06.2020
Nurse Manager
Saint Raphael Hospital
04.2009 - 02.2011
Registered Nurse / Office Administrator
A. Aziz Richi M.D. LLC
02.2006 - 04.2009
Bariatric Coordinator/Registered Nurse Coordinator
Bariatric Weight Control Center of Connecticut, LLC
01.2006 - 01.2009
Breast Health Nurse Navigator Program -
Adu-Care Inc
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
Associates - General Studies
Naugatuck Valley Community Technical College
Masters of Sciences - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
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