Portia Shunta Wofford
Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. 20+ years of experience in Emergency Department, Critical Care, Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Empath Psych ED RN
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
Los Angeles
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Company Overview: 131-bed facility; Trauma Level: NA
- Delivered comprehensive mental health services to underserved populations with a focus on trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and ongoing mental health support.
- Developed tailored treatment plans and facilitated group therapy sessions to boost engagement and outcomes.
- Advocated for mental health awareness and partnered with community organizations to expand access to resources.
- 131-bed facility; Trauma Level: NA
Travel RN
Kaiser Downey ER
Downey
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: Travel RN (AMN Healthcare)
- Provided urgent emergency care in a high-acuity setting; rapid assessment, stabilization, and safe disposition.
- Ensured accurate medication administration and thorough documentation; cross-department collaboration to optimize throughput.
- Travel RN (AMN Healthcare)
Registry RN
LADMC Psych ER
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Masters Staffing Registry
- Psychiatric emergency care: de-escalation, risk assessment, and patient safety.
- Interdisciplinary stabilization and admissions coordination; advocacy to minimize restraints.
- Masters Staffing Registry
Registry RN
Gardena Memorial Hospital ER
Gardena
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Global Care Network Registry
- Crisis intervention, triage, and advanced life support in high-pressure ED scenarios.
- Safe discharge planning; staff development and orientation for registry nurses.
- Note: Concurrent with LADMC Psych ER during this period.
- Global Care Network Registry
Travel Nurse
Harbor UCLA Medical Center ER
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: GQR Healthcare Travel Nurse
- Acute ED management with airway care, hemodynamic stabilization, and rapid diagnostics.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; support staff during peak periods.
- GQR Healthcare Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse
Kaiser West LA ER
West Los Angeles
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: SnapNurse/AMN Healthcare Travel Nurse
- Emergency care in a high-volume, tertiary setting; adaptable across patient populations.
- Rapid assessment, stabilization, and cross-functional teamwork to optimize throughput.
- SnapNurse/AMN Healthcare Travel Nurse
Registry RN
Anaheim Hospital ER
Anaheim
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Acuity Care Services Registry RN
- Acute thoracic, neurological, and traumatic presentations; disposition planning with ED physicians, surgical teams, and case management.
- Drive continuous quality improvement, protocol updates, and staff education.
- Acuity Care Services Registry RN
Registry RN
Gardena Memorial Hospital ER
Gardena
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Nurses ‘R’ Special Registry
- High-acuity emergency care with rapid decision-making.
- Family communication during crises and discharge planning; mentorship of junior RNs and EMT staff.
- Nurses ‘R’ Special Registry
Registry RN
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center ER
Alhambra
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Nurses ‘R’ Special Registry
- Emergency assessment, triage, and stabilization for trauma/medical emergencies.
- Implement bedside care protocols to reduce delays; cross-department collaboration.
- Nurses ‘R’ Special Registry
Registry RN
St Mary ER
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Nurses ‘R’ Special Registry
- Manage diverse ED caseload with rapid stabilization and airway protection.
- Coordinate care with physicians, techs, social work, and ancillary services; mentorship and staff training.
- Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
- Nurses ‘R’ Special Registry
Staff Registered Nurse, ED/ICU
Baptist East Memorial Hospital-Memphis
Memphis
05.2003 - 01.2014
- Delivered ED and ICU care for trauma, acute medical/surgical, and critical illness.
- Led rapid triage, assessment, airway management, ventilator support, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Collaborated with trauma, surgical, and ICU teams; led code responses and critical-care interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols; mentored new hires and contributed to patient safety/QI initiatives.
Registry RN
California Hospital ER
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Nurses ‘R’ Special Registry
- Rapid assessment, stabilization, and ongoing care for high-acuity ED patients.
- Airway management, IV therapy, code response; support triage and throughput.
- Nurses ‘R’ Special Registry
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS 05.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Emergency & Critical Care Nursing (ED/ICU)
- Psychiatric Emergency Care
- Triage, Stabilization, and Disposition
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff Training & Development
- EHR Proficiency: Epic
- EHR Proficiency: Cerner
- EHR Proficiency: Meditech
- EHR Proficiency: NexGen
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Patient/Family Education
- Quality Improvement & Throughput
Certification
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), 05/26
- BLS (Basic Life Support), 05/26
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), 06/26
Degree
BSN, RN
Awards Recognitions
- Most Recognized for Providing Exceptional Patient Experience, 09/16, St. Mary’s Hospital, Dignity Health ER
- Starburst Award, 08/16, St. Mary ER (Dignity Health) for 'burst of energy'
- Patient/Family Praise for exceptional ER nursing care, 2017, Alhambra Hospital ER
- Acts of Humankindness recognition, St. Mary Medical Center (Dignity Health)
Timeline
Empath Psych ED RN
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2025
Travel RN
Kaiser Downey ER
01.2024 - 04.2024
Registry RN
LADMC Psych ER
03.2023 - 03.2024
Registry RN
Gardena Memorial Hospital ER
03.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Nurse
Harbor UCLA Medical Center ER
12.2022 - 03.2023
Travel Nurse
Kaiser West LA ER
01.2020 - 12.2022
Registry RN
Anaheim Hospital ER
01.2018 - 01.2020
Registry RN
Gardena Memorial Hospital ER
01.2017 - 01.2018
Registry RN
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center ER
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registry RN
St Mary ER
01.2008 - 01.2016
Registry RN
California Hospital ER
01.2006 - 01.2008
Staff Registered Nurse, ED/ICU
Baptist East Memorial Hospital-Memphis
05.2003 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
05.1999 - 05.2003