Melinda Azaula
Pomona,CA
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers more than 40 years of patient care and advocacy within Med surg and critical care units. Highly skilled in managing patient intake, discharges and monitoring patient care. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse Telemetry/ Med-Surg
Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello/ BH
01.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols during the Covid pandemic.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
Director of Critical Care Services Telemetry/ ICU
Beverly Hospital
10.2008 - 12.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based critical care protocols, procedures and core measure compliance
- Streamlined operations for efficiency, optimizing staff allocation and resource utilization in the critical care units.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with consistent monitoring of care quality and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with educators and other nursing leadership to develop training program for new hires, ensuring all staff were competent for critical care services.
- Led efforts to maintain accreditation status through Joint Commission, DNV, CMS and CDPH conducting thorough self-assessments, education and implementing necessary corrective actions.
Manager of Cardiovascular DOU
White Memorial Medical Center
05.1998 - 09.2008
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Managed budgets effectively and ensuring optimal financial performance with balance staffing.
Charge Nurse, Team Leader, Staff Nurse DOU
White Memorial Medical Center
07.1984 - 05.1998
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Staff Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Burnaby General Hospital
07.1981 - 06.1984
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Demonstrated time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
Staff Nurse, Team Leader Rehabilitation Unit
White Memorial Medical Center
07.1979 - 06.1981
- Increased patient satisfaction rates by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs in a timely manner.
- Mentored new nurses during their orientation period, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, improving overall health outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of safety by leading training sessions on proper equipment usage.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes in care plans.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
North York Branson Hospital
07.1978 - 06.1979
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seneca College School of Nursing
Willowdale, Ontario, CANADA05.1978
Skills
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Care Assignment
- Process Evaluation
- Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Rapport Building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff evaluation
Traveling to different places/countries
Visited Asian countries China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, enjoyed snorkeling, shopping and trying specialty food and fruits.
Joined Biblical Tour groups and experienced the Bible come to life.
Moses and Exodus of Israel to the Promised Land, - Egypt, Jordan and Israel
Seven Churches of Revelation and the Journeys of St Paul-Turkey and Greece
Reformation and the Christian churches- Central and Eastern Europe
Traveled to all 50 states and 2 territories, 6 out of 10 Canadian provinces/ 3 territories
Caribbean, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji
Planning to see Western Europe, Scandinavian countries and Baltic Sea, then the rest of Asia.
Joined Medical Mission trips and attended several church sponsored conferences.
Love camping and traveling with family.
Timeline
Charge Nurse Telemetry/ Med-Surg
Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello/ BH
01.2020 - Current
Director of Critical Care Services Telemetry/ ICU
Beverly Hospital
10.2008 - 12.2019
Manager of Cardiovascular DOU
White Memorial Medical Center
05.1998 - 09.2008
Charge Nurse, Team Leader, Staff Nurse DOU
White Memorial Medical Center
07.1984 - 05.1998
Staff Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Burnaby General Hospital
07.1981 - 06.1984
Staff Nurse, Team Leader Rehabilitation Unit
White Memorial Medical Center
07.1979 - 06.1981
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
North York Branson Hospital
07.1978 - 06.1979
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seneca College School of Nursing
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