Rachelle Hamberson
Long Beach,CA.
Summary
Highly skilled, dedicated, hardworking and compassionate nurse with sixteen years of nursing experience and eight years of leadership experience in a Neuro/Trauma/Acute Care surgery unit. Pursuing a professional leadership role as Assistant Nurse Manager. Experience of effectively assisting in managing a 30-bed unit, overseeing nursing teams, improving patient care workflows, and implementing quality improvement in an inpatient setting. Committed to promoting a positive and collaborative work environment while providing exceptional patient care outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager
UCI Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Assist in leading staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Clinical Nurse IV
UCI Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Assistant Nurse Manager
UCI Medical Center
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
Medical Surgical Resource Nurse
UCI Medical Center
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Provide break relief to all registered nurses while overseeing patient flow.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager
UCI Medical Center
05.2012 - 11.2014
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Clinical Nurse II
UCI Medical Center
05.2007 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
Senior Hospital Assistant
UCI Medical Center
07.2005 - 05.2007
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
California State University, Bakersfield
05.2004
Skills
- Case Reviews
- Nurse Collaboration
- Staff Development
- Inpatient Services
- Patient Education
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Leadership
- Facility Oversight
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Certification Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager
UCI Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse IV
UCI Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2023
Assistant Nurse Manager
UCI Medical Center
08.2017 - 06.2019
Medical Surgical Resource Nurse
UCI Medical Center
11.2014 - 08.2017
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager
UCI Medical Center
05.2012 - 11.2014
Clinical Nurse II
UCI Medical Center
05.2007 - 05.2012
Senior Hospital Assistant
UCI Medical Center
07.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
California State University, Bakersfield