Sally Losee
San Bernardino,Ca
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in delivering exceptional patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Known for attention to detail and responsiveness in both routine and emergency situations, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Proven track record of several years in the nursing field, demonstrating a strong commitment to quality healthcare.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Registered Nurse (School Nurse)
San Bernardino City Unified School District
San Bernardino, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Reported pertinent information to authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect or abuse.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Provided resources and referrals to families concerning community healthcare services.
Registered Nurse (Nurse Manager)
Beaver Medical Group Redlands Urgent Care
Redlands, CA
07.2013 - Current
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and orientation of new employees.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Prepare administrative reports on department acuity, patient census, staffing ratios, etc.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Assist the Urgent Care Medical Director in ensuring that patient care standards are maintained, and all regulatory requirements are met.
- Collaborate with the Urgent Care Medical Director in the development, implementation, and revision of department policies and procedures.
- Participate in organization committees, including Customer Service, Disaster Planning, and Covid Mitigation Strategies Leadership Group.
- Investigate and perform department contact tracing, and reporting of staff exposed to COVID-positive patients.
- Assisted with Urgent Care customization, implementation, and training of nursing staff for the deployment of the GE Centricity EMR system in July 2017, and the EPIC Systems EMR in February 2019.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Registered Nurse (Case Manager)
Visiting Nurses Association of the California
Banning, CA
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Provide case management to patients on Hospice/Home Health service including coordination and supervision of the interdisciplinary team
- Managed caseloads involving multiple chronic illnesses across various settings such as long-term care facilities or private homes.
- Participate in weekly team meetings to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for planning and provision of care
- Utilize the nursing process to assess the physical, psycho-social, and spiritual needs of the patient and family
- Provide appropriate plan of care and accurately document interventions and evaluations of patient responses
- Provide skilled nursing care including wound care, medication administration including I.V Therapy, ADL assistance; teaching on disease and dying process, care techniques, medication administration, safety and health promotion and maintenance to patient, family, and caregivers
- Ensure and document appropriate use of medications, durable medical equipment, and supplies
Registered Nurse (Med-Surg)
Redlands Community Hospital
Redlands, CA
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Utilize nursing process to provide skilled, competent, patient-centered care for up to five patients on a medical/surgical floor in an acute care setting
- Provide primary nursing care to include but not limited to assessment, medication administration, I.V therapies, wound care, specimen collection, documentation, care planning, admissions and discharges
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Loma Linda - Beaver Medical Group Urgent Care
Beaumont, CA
06.2010 - 11.2012
- Utilize the nursing process to provide competent, quality, patient-centered care to persons of all ages across the lifespan in an ambulatory care setting.
- Provide a professional nursing skill set, including but not limited to: assessment and triage, I.V. insertion and therapies, medication administration, phlebotomy, wound care, specimen collection, equipment setup for and assisting providers with medical procedures, basic EKG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, chemical cardioversion, and stabilizing and monitoring critical patients until ambulance transport.
- Fulfill functions of charge position
- Team lead and supervise licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel
- Preceptor training of new hires
- Employee of the Month October 2012
Registered Nurse (After Hours Nurse)
Vitas Hospice
San Bernardino, CA
02.2010 - 12.2010
- Assess the physical, psycho-social, and spiritual needs of the patient and family, and initiate appropriate interventions
- Provide appropriate plan of care and accurately document interventions and evaluations of patient responses
- Provide skilled nursing care including rapid assessment and implementation of interventions during crisis episodes; teaching on disease and dying process, care techniques, safety and health promotion
- Monitor and adjust level of care as determined by patients' condition
- Ensure and document appropriate use of medications, durable medical equipment, and supplies
Education
Bachelor's Degree of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2017
Associates Degree of Science - Nursing with Distinction
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA12.2009
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Preventive health
- Care plan development
- Home care
- Chronic disease management
- Patient assessment
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Teen Mental Health First Aid Certification
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
References
Available upon request
Timeline
District Registered Nurse (School Nurse)
San Bernardino City Unified School District
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (Nurse Manager)
Beaver Medical Group Redlands Urgent Care
07.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse (Case Manager)
Visiting Nurses Association of the California
03.2013 - 07.2013
Registered Nurse (Med-Surg)
Redlands Community Hospital
11.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Loma Linda - Beaver Medical Group Urgent Care
06.2010 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse (After Hours Nurse)
Vitas Hospice
02.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor's Degree of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Associates Degree of Science - Nursing with Distinction
San Bernardino Valley College