Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) with 18+ years of clinical experience, including inpatient acute care and pediatric diabetes management. Experienced in educating patients and clinicians, improving day-to-day clinical workflows, and supporting more efficient documentation through real-world use of EMR systems and AI tools. Strong ability to use frontline clinical experience to identify practical improvements that support both patient care and ease of use for clinicians. Interested in advancing healthcare through tools that improve workflows, reduce documentation burden, and better support clinicians.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Diabetes Care and Education Specialist | Registered Nurse
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
2024 - Current
Use AI tools to improve clinical documentation efficiency, organize data insights, and simplify patient education
Review CGM and insulin pump data to identify patterns and support clinical decision-making
Identify inefficiencies in patient education, data review, and follow-up, and adjust workflows to improve efficiency
Work closely with providers and multidisciplinary teams to align on care plans and improve outcomes
Provide real-time troubleshooting and support for device use, therapy adjustments, and clinical concerns
Educate and onboard pediatric patients and families on insulin therapy, CGM systems, and insulin pump technology
Explain complex clinical data in a clear, practical way for patients, families, and care teams
Registered Nurse - Inpatient Acute Care (Pediatrics)
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
Oakland, California
2007 - 2024
Used Epic EMR daily for documentation, order review, and communication, with a strong understanding of how workflows function in practice
Noticed inefficiencies in documentation and communication and adjusted workflows to stay efficient
Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
Delivered care in a fast-paced pediatric inpatient setting, managing complex patient needs and prioritizing effectively
Educated patients and families on conditions, medications, and discharge planning
Served as a key point of communication between patients, families, and care teams
Relevant Experience for Clinical Success
User Education & Training: Guide patients, families, and clinicians in using complex therapies and devices, adapting education based on experience level and needs
Workflow Improvement: Identify gaps in documentation, data review, and care coordination, and adjust workflows to improve efficiency in daily practice
Customer-Facing Communication: Build trust with patients, families, and care teams through clear, practical communication
Clinical Insight & Feedback: Use real-world experience and patient data to identify what’s working, where challenges exist, and where improvements could be made
Team Collaboration: Work closely with providers and care teams to align on care plans and support consistent, effective care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Francisco
Skills
Clinical Workflow Improvement
User Education & Training
Nursing Workflow Insight
Patient & Clinician Education
EMR: Epic Systems
Clinical Documentation
CGM & Insulin Pump Therapy
Data Review & Pattern Recognition
Team Collaboration
Relationship Building
Feedback & Insights
Triage & Prioritization
Care Coordination
Timeline
Pediatric Diabetes Care and Education Specialist | Registered Nurse
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Inpatient Acute Care (Pediatrics)