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Michelle T. Cervantes

Los Angeles,CA

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Nursing

Aurora Hospice
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
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
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, CA
06.2016

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

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