Nicholas Nelson, MS, RN, CEN, CTRN, CCRN
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven registered nurse with more than 15 years of nursing experience. Proven expertise in emergency and critical care nursing, disaster preparedness, and quality improvement. Adept at managing high-stakes situations while fostering team collaboration, leading to enhanced patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Strong clinical operations and program management skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Staff Nurse II, Emergency Services
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive care of patients with 1:4 ratio (1:2 ratio for critical care) in collaboration with interdisciplinary care team of 25-bed mixed-population ED with 40,000 annual visits
- Adept at triage and managing sepsis, respiratory distress, mechanical ventilation, stroke, codes, DKA, moderate sedation, and psychiatric emergencies, and precept and mentor new nurses on policies, procedures, and best practices
- Safe Care Reliability Coach ED representative, ED Employee Relations Improvement Council member, ED Triage Redesign Improvement Project member, Epic FOCUS super user
Nurse Manager, COVID Community Vaccination
Alameda County Public Health Department
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Supervised clinical team of 60 nurses, clinicians and support staff vaccinating vulnerable and at-risk populations against COVID-19, and served as COVID vaccine clinical lead for Alameda County
- Oversaw personnel hiring, training and performance management, cold chain, logistics, clinical operations, and EHR documentation
- Cultivated culture of quality and safety with health equity focus, administering 21,000 COVID, influenza and mpox vaccines at points of dispensing
- Key accomplishments: Instituted standardized clinical training program; increased vaccine access for Santa Rita Jail residents; leveraged resources to respond to concurrent mpox emergency; and led successful inaugural CDPH quality assurance site visit
Lead Clinician, Disease Containment
Alameda County Public Health Department
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Oversaw onsite clinical operations at multiple COVID community vaccination points of dispensing throughout Alameda County as the ICS clinical group supervisor, including staffing, vaccine management, and adverse events
- Determined clinical and support staff assignments at multiple concurrent vaccination sites
- Key accomplishment: Increased vaccination reach by training staff to assume expanded roles, including cold chain management, data platform lead, and clinical group supervisor
Disease Containment Nurse
Alameda County Public Health Department
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 at Alameda County mass vaccination and large community points of dispensing of up to 2,000 doses each
- Performed accurate and efficient screenings and assessments, implemented safe vaccine administration practices, and monitored patients post-vaccination for adverse events
- Demonstrated vaccine management and cold chain and immediately reported events to minimize supply disruption
- Key accomplishments: Maintained error-free vaccine administrations; and utilized Incident Command System to effectively communicate and coordinate pandemic emergency operations at unconventional care sites
Registered Nurse, Disaster Medical Services
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided comprehensive care to adult patients with COVID-19 with 1:6 ratio in 36-bed unit at the Imperial Valley Alternate Care Site for 21 consecutive days as assigned to the California Medical Assistance Team (CAL-MAT)
- Indirectly supervised licensed vocational nurses and EMS providers functioning in temporarily expanded roles to deliver high quality care, and fulfilled charge nurse duties overseeing unit operations on a shift
- Key accomplishments: Maintained the strictest PPE practices; leveraged limited resources in austere environment; and utilized Incident Command System to coordinate effective efforts during the deadliest phase of the pandemic
Critical Care Transport Nurse (part-time)
MedEx Ambulance Service
07.2015 - 10.2020
- Coordinated and implemented 1:1 nursing care to critical care adult and pediatric patients requiring interfacility transfer to higher levels of care throughout Chicagoland
- Proficient at stabilizing and safely transporting patients requiring nursing level treatment and modalities including mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, arterial and central lines, pulmonary artery catheters, transvenous pacing, ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, strokes, and burns
- Collaborated with critical care paramedics and assumed total patient care when in the best interest of the patient's needs
Manager, Hospital Preparedness Program
Chicago Department of Public Health
12.2016 - 03.2020
- Led the City of Chicago's all-hazards healthcare delivery system preparedness to meet community needs, provide equitable access to care, and save lives during disasters and emergencies through the ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP)
- Engaged and connected all of the City of Chicago's 36 hospitals, 28 emergency departments, 3 Special Pathogen Treatment Centers, 2 EMS agencies, Chicago health care coalition, and local emergency management authority, in addition to 750 healthcare partners with the local health authority
- Managed HPP and HPP Ebola cooperative agreement with annual funding of approximately $3.5 million, including delegate agency awarding and oversight
- Skilled at multi-jurisdictional emergency and disaster planning and response (e.g., COVID-19, Ebola, extreme weather events, active shooter incidents, Chicago Marathon, Lollapalooza music festival, Chicago Pride Parade), training and exercising, EOC operations, medical surge, medical countermeasures, strategic planning, and grant writing and administration
- Key accomplishments: Coordinated care of second and third patients in US with confirmed COVID-19 with multi-jurisdictional agencies at the start of pandemic; implemented citywide mass casualty electronic patient tracking system; initiated department-wide bleeding control program; and co-authored statewide functional and access needs/at-risk populations and crisis standards of care (CIR) annexes to Illinois ESF-8 Plan
ECRN Coordinator, Mobile Intensive Care Unit (EMS)
Loyola University Medical Center
03.2012 - 01.2017
- Led 300 licensed Emergency Communications Registered Nurses (ECRNs) providing online medical direction to EMS at the 8 hospitals of the Loyola EMS System, directed nursing and critical care transport education, and collaborated with key hospital staff to improve hospital-wide clinical outcomes
- Directed 40-hour ECRN course leading to expanded role licensure with 96% first-time pass rate average, and administered UMBC Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program for paramedics and nurses
- Instructed EMT and paramedic students, including didactic and practical education and evaluation, and taught monthly continuing education (CE) to EMS system providers and numerous emergency care courses, including as AHA Training Center Faculty
- Functioned as hospital EMS coordinator, partnering with emergency department and inpatient staff and physicians, quality and safety, and legal counsel and member of various committees to improve clinical outcomes
- Skilled in EMS system administration, interdisciplinary educational program development and instruction, standing medical order and policy development, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and mass casualty incident response
- Key accomplishments: Comprehensively overhauled ECRN training; standardized continuous quality improvement of online medical direction; implemented mandated advanced pediatric training for 3,000 EMS providers and nurses; and developed initial Ebola/HCID EMS standard operating procedure
Pediatric Quality Coordinator, ED (part-time)
Loyola University Medical Center
12.2013 - 07.2015
- Ensured emergency department preparedness to deliver high-quality pediatric care by championing quality improvement (QI), enhancing pediatric resources, coordinating staff education, and overseeing pediatric-related data collection for research activities
- Pediatric advocate for hospital by ensuring policies, processes and protocols incorporated pediatric considerations and best practices including promotion of family-centered care
- Standardized QI processes for high-risk pediatric conditions (e.g., death, critically ill/injured, sepsis, maltreatment, interfacility transfers) leading to improved outcomes in pediatric pain management, respiratory distress, seizures, and DKA
- Key accomplishment: Led successful state Facility Recognition process earning Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) designation
Staff Nurse, Emergency Services (per Diem)
Loyola University Medical Center
03.2012 - 07.2015
- Delivered comprehensive care of patients and their families with 1:6 ratio in collaboration with interdisciplinary care team of 27-bed mixed-population ED and level I trauma center with 45,000 annual visits
- Adept at providing medical direction to EMS, triage, trauma nurse specialist, and relief charge nurse, and managing respiratory distress, mechanical ventilation, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, codes, and ventricular assist devices
Nurse Clinician II, Emergency Services
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Coordinated and implemented primary nursing care to patients with 1:8 ratio in collaboration with interdisciplinary care team in 24-bed mixed-population ED and 3-bed psychiatric ED and level I trauma center with 40,00 annual visits
- Adept at triage, relief charge nurse, and managing respiratory distress, mechanical ventilation, arterial and central lines, chest tubes, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, trauma, burns, codes, sexual assault, and psychiatric emergencies
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Memorial Hospital
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided family-centered, holistic primary nursing care of neonatal through young adult patients with 1:1 or 1:2 ratio in collaboration with interdisciplinary care team in 42-bed general PICU
- Experienced at managing respiratory distress, advanced mechanical ventilation, sepsis, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, continuous renal replacement therapy, cardiac defect surgical repairs, intracranial pressure monitoring, and organ transplants
- Completed RN residency program
Education
No Degree - Adult Acute Care NP And Pediatric Primary Care NP
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL2011
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration And Management
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
North Chicago, IL05.2009
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Harper College
Palatine, IL05.2009
Bachelor of General Studies - Psychology (Minor: Biology)
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05.2007
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2006
Certificate - EMT-Paramedic
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA02.2003
Certificate - EMT-Basic
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2002
Skills
- Emergency, critical care, and transport nursing
- Clinical operations and program management
- Disaster preparedness and response
- Quality improvement
- Prehospital care and EMS administration
- Adult education
- Technical writing and publication
- Grant writing and management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, California - Expires 01/31/2027
- Registered Professional Nurse License, Illinois - Expires 05/31/2026
- Paramedic License, Iowa - Expires 03/31/2026
- Certified Emergency Nurse, Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing - Expires 04/19/2027
- Certified in Adult Acute and Critical Care Nursing, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses - Expires 11/30/2026
- Certified Transport Registered Nurse, Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing - Expires 12/12/2028
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association - Expires 12/31/2026
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - Expires 10/31/2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association - Expires 11/30/2026
Publications
- Joseph, M. M., Mahajan, P., Snow, S. K., Ku, B. C., Saidinejad, M., American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee, & Emergency Nurses Association Pediatric Committee. (2022a). Optimizing pediatric patient safety in the emergency care setting. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 48(6), 652–665. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2022.08.010
- Joseph, M. M., Mahajan, P., Snow, S. K., Ku, B. C., Saidinejad, M., American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee, & Emergency Nurses Association Pediatric Committee. (2022b). Optimizing pediatric patient safety in the emergency care setting. Pediatrics, 150(5). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2022-059673
- Joseph, M. M., Mahajan, P., Snow, S. K., Ku, B. C., Saidinejad, M., American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee, & Emergency Nurses Association Pediatric Committee. (2022c). Optimizing pediatric patient safety in the emergency care setting: Technical report. Pediatrics, 150(5). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2022-059674
- Optimizing pediatric patient safety in the emergency care setting. (2022). Annals of Emergency Medicine, 80(5). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2022.08.456
- Nelson, N. A. (2020). Food allergies. In Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course: Provider manual / Emergency Nurses Association (5th ed., pp. 201–211). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
- Moore, B., Shah, M. I., Owusu-Ansah, S., Gross, T., Brown, K., Gausche-Hill, M., Remick, K., Adelgais, K., Lyng, J., Rappaport, L., Snow, S., Wright-Johnson, C., Leonard, J. C., American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Section on Emergency Medicine EMS Subcommittee, American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Medical Services Committee, Emergency Nurses Association Pediatric Committee, National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians Standards and Clinical Practice Committee, & National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Pediatric Care Committee. (2020a). Pediatric readiness in emergency medical services systems. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 75(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2019.09.012
- Moore, B., Shah, M. I., Owusu-Ansah, S., Gross, T., Brown, K., Gausche-Hill, M., Remick, K., Adelgais, K., Lyng, J., Rappaport, L., Snow, S., Wright-Johnson, C., Leonard, J. C., American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Section on Emergency Medicine EMS Subcommittee, American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Medical Services Committee, Emergency Nurses Association Pediatric Committee, National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians Standards and Clinical Practice Committee, & National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Pediatric Care Committee. (2020b). Pediatric readiness in emergency medical services systems. Pediatrics, 145(1). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-3307
- Moore, B., Shah, M. I., Owusu-Ansah, S., Gross, T., Brown, K., Gausche-Hill, M., Remick, K., Adelgais, K., Lyng, J., Rappaport, L., Snow, S., Wright-Johnson, C., Leonard, J. C., American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Section on Emergency Medicine EMS Subcommittee, American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Medical Services Committee, Emergency Nurses Association Pediatric Committee, National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians Standards and Clinical Practice Committee, & National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Pediatric Care Committee. (2020c). Pediatric readiness in emergency medical services systems. Prehospital Emergency Care, 24(2). https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2019.1685614
- Remick, K., Gausche-Hill, M., Joseph, M. M., Brown, K., Snow, S. K., Wright, J. L., American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Section on Surgery, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee, & Emergency Nurses Association Pediatric Committee. (2019). Pediatric readiness in the emergency department. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 45(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2018.10.003
- Remick, K., Gausche-Hill, M., Joseph, M. M., Brown, K., Snow, S. K., Wright, J. L., American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Section on Surgery, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee, & Emergency Nurses Association Pediatric Committee. (2018a). Pediatric readiness in the emergency department. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 72(6). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2018.08.431
- Remick, K., Gausche-Hill, M., Joseph, M. M., Brown, K., Snow, S. K., Wright, J. L., American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Section on Surgery, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee, & Emergency Nurses Association Pediatric Committee. (2018b). Pediatric readiness in the emergency department. Pediatrics, 142(5). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-2459
- Foresman-Capuzzi, J., Brandt, C., Johnson, R., Kult, K., Millici, J., Nelson, N., & Redlo, M. (2018, July). ENA topic brief: Pediatric fever [Topic brief]. Emergency Nurses Association.
- Benjamin, L., Frush, K., Shaw, K., Shook, J. E., Snow, S. K., American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee, & Emergency Nurses Association Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee. (2018a). Pediatric medication safety in the emergency department. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 71(3). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2017.12.013
- Benjamin, L., Frush, K., Shaw, K., Shook, J. E., Snow, S. K., American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee, & Emergency Nurses Association Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee. (2018b). Pediatric medication safety in the emergency department. Pediatrics, 141(3). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2017-4066
- Nelson, N. (2017, October). New guidance issued for the safe transport of children in EMS. ENA Connection, 41(10), 24–28. Retrieved from https://www.enaconnection-digital.org/enaconnection/library/item/october_2017/1738201/
- Nelson, N. A. (2016). Education of the emergency nurse. In J. Solheim (Ed.), Emergency nursing: The profession, the pathway, the practice (pp. 59–98). Sigma Theta Tau International.
- Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children. (2016). School Nurse Emergency Care Course: School nurse manual, sixth edition.
- Emergency nursing interface with mobile integrated health (MIH) and community paramedicine (CP) programs. (2016). Journal of Emergency Nursing, 42(2), 153–157. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0099-1767(16)00111-2
- Barr, N., Bell, J., Farone, L., Larson, W., Nelson, N., Parker, C., & Gurney, D. (2015). Emergency nursing interface with mobile integrated health (MIH) and community paramedicine (CP) programs [Position statement]. Emergency Nurses Association.
Presentations
- Nelson, N. A. (2020). Cardiovascular emergencies case scenario [Online module]. In Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (5th ed.). Emergency Nurses Association.
- Nelson, N. A. (2020). Respiratory emergencies case scenario [Online module]. In Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (5th ed.). Emergency Nurses Association.
- Encapera, E. H., Nelson, N. A., & Krause, B. (2018, January 20). Leadership development and succession planning [Panel presentation]. ENA SCLO 2018 conference, New Orleans, LA, United States.
- Nelson, N. A., Weber, E. K., & Wolf, H. (2017, November 29-30). The rules of engagement: Incorporating new partners to bolster your health care coalition [Poster presentation]. 2017 NHCPC, San Diego, CA, United States.
- Nelson, N. A., Weber, E. K., & Wolf, H. (2017, November 28). Leveraging a controlled hospital evacuation: Info sharing during medical surge [Poster presentation]. Annual Advancing and Redefining Communities for Emergency Management Conference, San Diego, CA, United States.
- Nelson, N. A. (2017, November 28). The opioid crisis: Novel communication to enhance patient care [Conference session]. Annual Advancing and Redefining Communities for Emergency Management Conference, San Diego, CA, United States.
- Nelson, N. (2017, October 11). Bed availability is just the beginning: Expanded preparedness utilization of EMResource [Conference session]. 7th Annual Southern Illinois Regional Disaster Conference, Marion, IL, United States.
- Nelson, N. (2017, October 7-8). Gastrointestinal and environment emergencies [Oral presentations]. Illinois ENA CEN Exam Review Course, Evanston, IL, United States.
- Nelson, N. (2017, March 25-26). Cardiovascular, environment, and toxicology emergencies [Oral presentations]. Illinois ENA CEN Exam Review Course, Chicago, IL, United States.
- Nelson, N., Powers, M., Snow, S., & Meehan, C. (2017, February 18-19). Leadership and Development Planning [Panel presentation]. ENA SCLO 2017 conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
- Nelson, N. (2016, December 3). Nursing as a business: Best practices for state council operations [Oral presentation]. Illinois ENA Leadership Seminar, Maywood, IL, United States.
- Nelson, N. (2016, October 25). Gastritis and common upper GI conditions, and tourniquet use in traumatic injuries [Seminar presentations to medical and pharmacy students]. University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
- Nelson, N., Kuensting, L., & Solheim, J. (2016, September 19). Caring in Cambodia: ENA on a mission [Conference session]. ENA Emergency Nursing 2016, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- Nelson, N. (2016, August 4-5). Cardiovascular, environment, psychosocial, and toxicology emergencies and professional issues [Oral presentations]. Illinois ENA CEN Exam Review Course, Peoria, IL, United States.
- Nelson, N. (2016, June 10). Cardiovascular, environment, and toxicology emergencies [Oral presentations]. Illinois ENA CEN Exam Review Course, Geneva, IL, United States.
- Nelson, N. (2016). Environment and toxicology emergencies: ENA CEN Online Review (2nd ed.) [Online course presentation, 2016-2023]. Emergency Nurses Association.
- Nelson, N. (2016). Cardiovascular emergencies: ENA CEN Online Review (2nd ed.) [Online course presentation, 2016-2023]. Emergency Nurses Association.
- Nelson, N. (2015, October 27). Increased intracranial pressure [Seminar presentation to medical, nursing, pharmacy, and dental students]. University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
- Nelson, N. (2015, October 18). Disaster & MCI triage: Are you prepared? [Conference presentation]. SNAI 66th Annual Convention, Joliet, IL, United States.
- Nelson, N. (2015, April 15-16). Cardiovascular, environment, and toxicology emergencies [Oral presentations]. Illinois ENA CEN Exam Review Course, Lisle, IL, United States.
- Nelson, N. (2014, April 9). Environment and toxicology emergencies [Oral presentations]. Illinois ENA CEN Exam Review Course, Lisle, IL, United States.
- Dreiske, L., Gibbons, D., Bennett, R., & Nelson, N. (2014, March 5). Conference planning [Panel discussion]. ENA Leadership Conference 2014, Phoenix, AZ, United States.
- Nelson, N. (2013, July). Special topics in infection prevention: Emergency preparedness presentation: CMAN 412 Methods for Infection Prevention [Course presentation]. Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University Chicago.
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 2014 - Current
- Emergency Nurses Association, 2008 - Current
Professional Service
American Academy of Pediatrics
- Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals Faculty, 2012 - 2018
American Burn Association
- Advanced Burn Life Support Instructor, 2015 - 2020
American College of Surgeons
- Stop the Bleed Instructor, 2018 - Current
American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor/Training Center Faculty, 2016 - 2020
- Basic Life Support Instructor/Training Center Faculty, 2012 - 2018
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor/Training Center Faculty, 2011 - 2019
Emergency Nurses Association
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Provider Manual (5th ed.) Content Reviewer, 2020
- Pediatric Committee, 2017 - 2018
- Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, 2015 - 2016
- ENA Day on the Hill Advocate, 2013 - 2018
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Instructor, 2011 - 2020
- Emergency Nursing Annual Conference, 2010 - 2018, 2024
- State and Chapter Leaders Conference, 2010 - 2018
- Illinois General Assembly Delegate, 2009 - 2018
Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children Program
- Illinois Burn Disaster Training Course: Management of Burn Patients at Non-Burn Hospitals Instructor, 2016 - 2019
- School Nurse Emergency Care Course Revision Committee, 2015 - 2016
- School Nurse Emergency Care Course Instructor, 2014 - 2018
- Pediatric Disaster Triage: Utilizing the JumpSTART Method Instructor, 2013 - 2019
- Pediatric Facility Recognition Program Hospital Site Surveyor, 2013 - 2017
- Pediatric Facility Recognition and Quality Improvement Committee, 2013 - 2016
Illinois Emergency Nurses Association
- State Council President, 2017 - 2018
- State Council President-Elect, 2015 - 2016
- Chair, Education Committee, 2014 - 2018
- Co-Chair, Spring Symposium Planning Committee, 2014 - 2017
- State Council Secretary, 2013 - 2014
- Co-Chair, Finance Committee, 2010 - 2014
- Communications Committee, 2014 - 2018
- State Council Treasurer-Elect and Treasurer, 2010 - 2012
- Spring Symposium Planning Committee, 2008 - 2018
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Advanced Medical Life Support Instructor, 2014 - 2018
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Instructor, 2013 - 2018
- Geriatric Education for EMS Instructor, 2012 - 2018
Project Helping Hands
- Non-affiliated, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing sustainable healthcare and education programs to people in developing countries
- Team Leader Development Committee, 2016 - 2018
- Cambodia Team Leader, 2016
- Cambodia Medical Volunteer, 2015 - 2016
Additional Information
- State Council Achievement Award, Emergency Nurses Association, 2017, 2018
- President's Award, Illinois Emergency Nurses Association, 2016
- Nursing Education Award, Illinois Emergency Nurses Association, 2016
- 40 Under Forty Emerging Nurse Leaders Award, Illinois Nurses Foundation, 2015
- Rising Star Award, Emergency Nurses Association, 2013
- President's Award, Illinois Emergency Nurses Association, 2013
- Advanced Education Nurse Traineeship, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2009 - 2011
- Graduated with Honors, Rosalind Franklin University, 2009
- Student Service Award, Harper College, 2008
- Outstanding Senior Thesis Award, Roosevelt University, 2007
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Staff Nurse II, Emergency Services
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager, COVID Community Vaccination
Alameda County Public Health Department
11.2021 - 03.2023
Lead Clinician, Disease Containment
Alameda County Public Health Department
07.2021 - 10.2021
Disease Containment Nurse
Alameda County Public Health Department
03.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Disaster Medical Services
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
12.2020 - 01.2021
Manager, Hospital Preparedness Program
Chicago Department of Public Health
12.2016 - 03.2020
Critical Care Transport Nurse (part-time)
MedEx Ambulance Service
07.2015 - 10.2020
Pediatric Quality Coordinator, ED (part-time)
Loyola University Medical Center
12.2013 - 07.2015
ECRN Coordinator, Mobile Intensive Care Unit (EMS)
Loyola University Medical Center
03.2012 - 01.2017
Staff Nurse, Emergency Services (per Diem)
Loyola University Medical Center
03.2012 - 07.2015
Nurse Clinician II, Emergency Services
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
10.2010 - 03.2012
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Memorial Hospital
09.2009 - 06.2010
No Degree - Adult Acute Care NP And Pediatric Primary Care NP
University of Illinois At Chicago
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration And Management
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Harper College
Bachelor of General Studies - Psychology (Minor: Biology)
Roosevelt University
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Certificate - EMT-Paramedic
Kirkwood Community College
Certificate - EMT-Basic
Kirkwood Community College
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