Compassionate Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. Dedicated to providing exceptional and empathetic care to diverse populations. Adept at effectively communicating and collaborating within the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, patient centered care.
Overview
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1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Registered Nurse
DHMG North State Family Practice/Internal Medicine
Redding, California
03.2024 - Current
Lead clinic RN.
Established RN-led Medicare Annual Wellness pilot program in the North State.
Completed hospital discharge follow-up calls and care coordination to reduce readmissions.
Conducted post-discharge follow-up to confirm patient care coordination resources were in place at discharge.
Performed chart audits.
Partnered with healthcare team to build individualized care plans.
Provided patient training on injection administration.
Performed telephonic triage.
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health Mercy Family Health Clinic
Redding, California
03.2022 - 03.2024
Worked with doctors and residents to treat patients in outpatient setting.
Completed intake assessments with patients and relatives to support patient care and planning.
Taught health education on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
Collected lab specimens and assisted with ordering and reviewing diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored patients, identified complications, and coordinated treatment with care team members.
Performed point of care testing for patients in clinic setting.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Redding, CA
01.2006 - 03.2022
Strong interdisciplinary coordination supported care planning and implementation with physicians, case managers, and social workers.
Served as charge nurse, directing daily operations and coordinating patient assignments, triage, and throughput for safe, efficient care.
Delivered compassionate care aligned with and exceeding hospital standards.
Supported quality control by completing admissions assessments, treatment planning, and referrals for diverse patient populations.
Maintained chart accuracy through precise, timely documentation.
Managed patient care across med-surge, orthopedic, oncology, and telemetry units, handling medications, monitoring, and treatment for varied patient loads per shift.
Education
RN-Led Medicare Annual Wellness Training
Dignity Health Medical Foundation
Redding
01-2025
Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board
06-2010
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Shasta College
12-2005
General Education
Humboldt State University
01-1995
Skills
Patient evaluation and intervention
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Care coordination and transitional planning
Patient centered care and advocacy
Readmission prevention planning
Clinical documentation audits
Deadline management and prioritization
Telephonic triage
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Recipient - July 2019
Top performer in RN-Led Medicare Annual Wellness Visits in the North State
Lead Clinic RN - March 2024
Certification
Ensured HIPAA compliance Registered Nurse - State of California, License Number 675145
Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
DHMG North State Family Practice/Internal Medicine