Maureen Isaac
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Seasoned CNIII and Temporary CNIV at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, adept in delivering exceptional post-operative care across various specialties with a focus on improving consolidation percentages. Demonstrated leadership in integrating Pediatric Assessment Scale, showcasing critical thinking and interpersonal communication. Excelled in autonomy and flexibility, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNIII
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
10.2012 - Current
- Provided high-quality post-operative patient care services to a diverse group of inpatients and outpatients.
- Worked collaboratively with a diverse team to provide safe and effective patient care.
- Cared for and managed post-operative patients, which included pediatrics, orthopedic, gynecological, urological, general surgeries, neurological, thoracic, IR cases, and cath lab.
- Demonstrated flexibility by floating when needed to all other PACU areas.
- I worked as a preceptor for PACU trainees
- took charge as needed within our units
- Liaised effectively with OR staff and MDs as needed.
Temporary CNIV
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Executed all CNIV duties as outlined in the job description.
- Performed all CNIV responsibilities by job requirements.
- Responsible for consolidation within our unit and helped improve our consolidation percentage scores.
- I worked with my team on the Pediatric Assessment Scale for the early identification of emergent delirium from anesthesia and the ultimate initiation of such a scale into our CS link.
- worked continuously to keep the flow of our unit moving in a timely fashion to promote fewer holds on the ORs.
- Worked to enable the RN crossover coverage and schedule between PREOP and PACU.
- worked with my leadership to help with staffing schedules and helped to implement some new ideas in the schedule for PREOP and PACU staff
- made monthly rounds with environmental nurses
- made monthly safety rounds on our unit and charted in Sentact
CNIII
Halifax Medical Center
Daytona Beach, FL
05.1998 - 09.2012
- Delivered patient care to a diverse range of inpatient and outpatient surgical patients.
- Provided care to patients effectively and safely across the following specialties: general surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, urology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, and Level II trauma patients.
- Worked effectively with a diverse group of coworkers as a team.
- Worked as a Charge Nurse, involved in scheduling (for a 30-staff unit), staffing coverage, assignments, break relief, and mentoring staff.
- Used conflict management skills and problem-solving techniques to address daily issues.
- Coordinated the flow of the PACU in a timely and efficient way, maintaining effective communication with the OR staff and surgeons.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05-1998
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL03-1973
Some College (No Degree) - BSN-Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- autonomy
- compassion
- mindfulness
- flexibility
- integrity
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking
- time management
- organization
Certification
- Forensic nursing related to sexual assault certification, 2012
- TNCC, Trauma Nursing Core Certification, expires 2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Red Cross, expires 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Red Cross, 2026
- Registered Nurse California license, expires 8/2025
- CPAN certification expires 2026
Timeline
Temporary CNIV
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
11.2023 - 07.2024
CNIII
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
10.2012 - Current
CNIII
Halifax Medical Center
05.1998 - 09.2012
- Forensic nursing related to sexual assault certification, 2012
- TNCC, Trauma Nursing Core Certification, expires 2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Red Cross, expires 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Red Cross, 2026
- Registered Nurse California license, expires 8/2025
- CPAN certification expires 2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Daytona State College
Some College (No Degree) - BSN-Nursing
Western Governors University
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