Mary Carroll Ambrose
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
My lifelong professional passion is teaching. I have spent much of my 35-year nursing career teaching /precepting/orienting/mentoring or supervising junior nurses or nursing students. I have already spent better than a decade teaching at the SRJC and work truly love to return to the SRJC.
Diligent instructor with solid background in critical care and patient management. Proven ability to handle high-stress environments and deliver exceptional patient outcomes through effective interventions. Demonstrated proficiency in advanced life support and patient assessment skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care RN/Nursing Supervisor
Sonoma Valley Hospital
Sonoma, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with patient care standards.
- Coordinated interdepartmental communication to streamline patient management processes.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Managed staffing schedules effectively to optimize workforce efficiency and coverage.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Infection Preventionist
Creekside Rehabilitation
Santa Rosa, CA
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Developed infection prevention protocols to enhance patient safety and reduce transmission risks.
- Conducted regular audits of infection control practices to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained staff on infection control policies and procedures, fostering a culture of safety and awareness.
- Established educational programs for staff and patients on hygiene practices to promote overall health within the facility.
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Creekside Rehabilitation
Santa Rosa, CA
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized palliative care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient-centered care delivery.
- Mentored junior practitioners in advanced clinical skills and evidence-based practices.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare settings, fostering effective communication among caregivers.
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
Marin General Hospital
Greenbrae, CA
10.2013 - 09.2016
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in high-acuity settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on critical care procedures and best practices for patient management.
Nursing (RN) Instructor
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA
04.2006 - 05.2016
- Facilitated classroom discussions, encouraging critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Mentored junior instructors, providing guidance on curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
- Designed interactive learning activities that catered to diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate technology into teaching practices, enhancing overall learning experiences for students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
Cardiovascular Surgery ICU Nurse Practitioner
Sutter Medical Center
Santa Rosa, CA
06.2008 - 05.2013
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, fostering understanding and compliance for better outcomes.
- Led initiatives to improve infection control practices, enhancing patient safety within the ICU setting.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and critical decision-making in emergencies.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Assisted with life-saving interventions including CPR and emergency intubation procedures when necessary, demonstrating proficiency in critical care skills.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
05.1986 - 05.2013
Cardiac Surgery ICU Preceptor
Sutter Medical Center
Santa Rosa, CA
04.2002 - 06.2008
Clinical Coordinator
Madigan AMC (level 1 trauma)
Tacoma, WA
06.2001 - 08.2002
- This position gave me many different teaching experiences. I ran the Department of Nursing hospital orientation for all new hospital employees. I ran the new graduate preceptorship program organizing all the mentoring and the perception for all new graduate RNs hired at the medical center. Additionally, I taught the ICU clinical rotation for a LVN program.
- Below is experience from a 20 year US Army career
- Member of President Bill Clinton's medical team.
Director Critical Care
Madigan AMC (level 1 trauma)
Tacoma, WA
01.2001 - 01.2002
- My department included a PICU, SICU, MICU and CCU. I supervised a manager for each unit. I was responsible for over 250 staff members.
Nurse Manager ICU
Madigan AMC (level 1 trauma)
Tacoma, WA
10.1999 - 01.2001
Open Heart Nurse Coordinator, Assistant Nurse Manager ICU
Tripler AMC (level 1 trauma)
Honolulu, HI
06.1995 - 10.1999
- These four years were spent teaching clinical open heart surgery preceptorship as well as running the open heart program for the medical center. When I started this job, the open heart surgery program had been suspended so it was a great challenge to get out of the suspension and have the program restarted. This allowed me to learn about all the federal and state as well as medical regulations surrounding a cardiac surgery program in order to successfully restart the program.
Charge/Staff Nurse SICU
Walter Reed AMC (level 1 trauma)
Washington, D.C.
05.1992 - 06.1995
Education
MSN -
Sonoma State University FNP program
01-2008
BSN - undefined
Hawaii Pacific University
01-1992
LVN - undefined
Texas State University
01-1980
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Central line management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient advocacy
- Chest tube management
- Compassionate care
- Airway management
- Advanced life support
- Evidence-based practices
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Certification
- Nurse Practitioner May 2008 to present
- Registered Nurse June 1992 to present
- BLS 1980 to present
- ACLS 1986 to present
- PALS 2021 to present
- Current DEA
- Current NPI
- CCRN 2004 currently expired (unable to renew unless working full time in ICU)
- CSC 2005 currently expired (unable to renew unless working with CS patients)
Timeline
Critical Care RN/Nursing Supervisor
Sonoma Valley Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Creekside Rehabilitation
09.2016 - 11.2019
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Creekside Rehabilitation
09.2016 - 11.2019
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
Marin General Hospital
10.2013 - 09.2016
Cardiovascular Surgery ICU Nurse Practitioner
Sutter Medical Center
06.2008 - 05.2013
Nursing (RN) Instructor
Santa Rosa Junior College
04.2006 - 05.2016
Cardiac Surgery ICU Preceptor
Sutter Medical Center
04.2002 - 06.2008
Clinical Coordinator
Madigan AMC (level 1 trauma)
06.2001 - 08.2002
Director Critical Care
Madigan AMC (level 1 trauma)
01.2001 - 01.2002
Nurse Manager ICU
Madigan AMC (level 1 trauma)
10.1999 - 01.2001
Open Heart Nurse Coordinator, Assistant Nurse Manager ICU
Tripler AMC (level 1 trauma)
06.1995 - 10.1999
Charge/Staff Nurse SICU
Walter Reed AMC (level 1 trauma)
05.1992 - 06.1995
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
05.1986 - 05.2013
BSN - undefined
Hawaii Pacific University
LVN - undefined
Texas State University
MSN -
Sonoma State University FNP program