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Maricar Tapiador MSN RN, NE-BC
Las Vegas,NV
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Summary
Results-driven nursing professional specializing in quality improvement and mentorship. Recognized for developing impactful education programs and mentoring hundreds of nurses. Committed to fostering a psychologically safe environment and promoting a culture of accountability. Dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, Illinois
07.2015 - 11.2025
- Led Magnet education program, achieving hospital's 5th Magnet re-designation in 2025. Approximately 2% of the nation's 6,000 hospitals have achieved five time Magnet designations according to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Authored Magnet written application accepted by ANCC reviewers without deficiencies.
- Mentored leaders and bedside nurses to identify educational needs, evaluating resource accessibility and evidence-based practices (EBP).
- Presented EBP poster titled "Jumpstart ACLS Learning with Rapid Cycle Simulation Technique" at system-wide research symposium.
- Prepared presentations for executive team focusing on return on investment data for education and professional development initiatives.
- Collaborated across hospital departments to deliver comprehensive support services for employees and patients.
- Assisted nurse managers in monitoring safety compliance and nursing skills through direct observations.
- Site Administrator for HR application, Workday and Learning Management System, HealthStreams. Effectively implementing cooperate vision to site level usefulness.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, Illinois
12.2011 - 07.2015
- Managed 46-bed inpatient telemetry unit specializing in oncology and renal care.
- Developed Vascular Access/IV team of 2.5 FTEs to enhance patient care quality, reduced LOS by reducing discharge delays, improving both physician and nurse satisfaction.
- Redesigned unit layout to increase oncology service beds and added four-bed hemodialysis room, facilitating 140 treatments monthly.
- Achieved 26% reduction in unassisted falls through effective team collaboration.
- Maintained lowest unit turnover rate within nursing division, increasing certified nurses in med/surg and oncology.
- Exceeded NDNQI indicators, particularly in job satisfaction, safety culture, and nursing leadership confidence.
- Combined two cost centers while effectively managing operating budget and consistently meeting financial goals.
Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, Illinois
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Oversaw daily operations of 24/7 nursing office, ensuring efficient bed management and staffing.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts to optimize hospital throughput and resource allocation.
- Maintained direct communication with nursing teams and physicians to address operational challenges.
- Utilized hospital incident command system for effective management of widespread events and crises.
- Managed a workforce of over 100 direct reports, fostering team collaboration and accountability.
Clinical Administrative Coordinator
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, Illinois
2003 - 2009
- Served as off-shift administrative representative at level I teaching hospital.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills in supervisory role.
- Leveraged bedside experience from emergency RN and cardiac telemetry roles early in my career to enhance team effectiveness.
- Fostered passion for leadership through hands-on experience in critical care environments.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-1996
Timeline
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
07.2015 - 11.2025
Clinical Nurse Manager
Advocate Condell Medical Center
12.2011 - 07.2015
Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2011
Clinical Administrative Coordinator
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
2003 - 2009
Master of Science - Nursing
Benedictine University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marquette University