Sandy Lovati
Irvine,CA
Summary
Managed 50 FTEs in two hospital service locations providing ambulatory and inpatient care services. Ensured staff provided high quality, accessible cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Developed and maintained clinical and nursing practice standards, budgets, and staff development. Experienced in critical care services, Interventional Radiology Services, Perioperative Services care. My focus is workflow that enhances the patient care experience, the staffs love for nursing while meeting our members needs. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse types of patients. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care, safety and patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulatory Care Nursing Department Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
Fontana , CA
02.2022 - Current
- Managed and coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses, PA Staff and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements to ensure operations and the delivery of patient care services.
- Measured and improved internal and external customer satisfaction by focusing on improved processes and work flows.
- Managed the delivery of nursing services and out-patient care which intergraded with business plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures while developing and monitoring budgets and resource allocations and financial performance and identifies and recommends strategies to reduce cost and improve quality of care/service.
- Managed and monitored the implementation of departmental polices and procedures which support the goals and business objectives of the department and organization.
- Assisted in managing and resolving human resource, labor relations, employees and department safety, and risk management issues.
- Managed, designed and evaluated processes across the service line to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.
- Established and maintained effective, collaborative relationships with physicians and other departments.
- Ensured staff provide highest quality of care which complies with the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, federal/state/local requirements.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Developed and managed staffing patterns and census of the IR Nursing Department and PA Staff, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Irvine , CA
10.2020 - Current
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Evaluated assigned patients to effectively plan, implement and document skilled nursing care.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Participated in continuing education programs and Regional Charge Nurse training workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Provided training and supervision PACU Staff the PACU unit to encourage growth in knowledge and accouintabily for the evening shift.
- Increased individual accountability for workflows and working as a team.
- Improved communication and work flows with the surgery department and anesthesia to improve overall work flows.
- Coordinated and participated in pandemic shift from PACU to a Care Unit. Assisting nursing and axillary staff in adjusting to changed working environment while ensure patient safety.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Irvine
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Notified physicians whenever patient assessments revealed issues or problems.
- Performed thorough and accurate assessments for every patient and reported issues to the care team.
- Interacted with patients in positively by using active listening skills and asking open-ended questions.
- Provided patients with information regarding illnesses and educated on ways to manage health.
- Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions and transferred information into patient charts.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
- Relief Charge
DOU/ICU Nurse
accouintabilyKaiser Permanente
OCI And OCA , CA
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
ICU Nurse
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
LovatiSan Luis Obispo, CA
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
ICU Nurse
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Management/Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.2012
Skills
- Procedure development
- Patient record auditing
- Care plan management
- Patient care management
- Patient assessments
- Improving work flows
- Enhancement of work environment to increase work flows
- Staff training
- Duty delegation
- Resource assignment
- Performance management
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Scheduling and Time-Tracking
- Decision Making
- Analyzing Profitability
- Delegation and Supervision
- Reporting and Performance Analysis
- Health and Safety Procedures
Timeline
Ambulatory Care Nursing Department Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
02.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2020 - Current
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2018 - 10.2020
DOU/ICU Nurse
accouintabilyKaiser Permanente
01.2015 - 10.2017
ICU Nurse
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 02.2015
ICU Nurse
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Healthcare Management/Administration
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
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