Michelle T. Cervantes
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Aurora Hospice
Los Angeles
01.2022 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Ucla Health Santa Monica Medical Center
04.2017 - Current
- Knowledgeable in the role as a circulator for intra-op procedures and maintaining sterility in the surgical environment
- Keeping an accurate record and count of instrumentation and use of items while maintaining safety of patient and team
- Experienced circulator for orthopedic surgery with an emphasis on total joints and orthopedic trauma
- Proficient in General, ENT, Pulmonary, Spine, and Urology cases
Manager of Case Management
Neuro Balance and Behavioral Center, Inc
Los Angeles, CA
01.2014 - Current
- Managed and monitored program activities and evaluated quality for improvement recommendations.
- Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
- Supervised staff registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Aurora
Los Angeles
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured regulatory compliance by keeping informed of relevant hospice admission policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Ensured timely initiation of hospice services by effectively managing caseloads and promptly addressing urgent admissions requests.
- Maintained accurate documentation of admission assessments, individualized care plans, and ongoing updates in electronic health records.
- Enhanced the hospice''s reputation for quality care by adhering to strict ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality during admissions processes.
Registered Nurse
Prolase Laser Center
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Inform customers the risks of laser hair removal
- Implied teachings of post treatment care specific to areas exposed to laser
- Consistent use of documentation in patient’s charts regarding assessments, medications, and toleration to treatment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA06.2016
Skills
- Proficient in EPIC and Cerner software
- Conversational Tagalog
- Nurse Education and Training
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
Educationandaffiliations
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, West Coast University, North Hollywood, CA, 08/12, 06/16
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Member
- California Student Nurses Association, Member
Qualificationsandlicensures
- CA Registered Nurse, 95106043, 07/6
- Certified Perioperative Nurse- CNOR
- BLS, 11/25
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Aurora Hospice
01.2022 - Current
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Aurora
01.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Ucla Health Santa Monica Medical Center
04.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Prolase Laser Center
10.2016 - 01.2017
Manager of Case Management
Neuro Balance and Behavioral Center, Inc
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University