Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Nursing
ST. JOHN’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Oxnard, CA
03.2022 - 03.2024
Oversee two Telemetry unit's, two Medical Surgical unit's, Acute Rehab, and Dialysis
11/1/2023 assumed responsibility for three infusion centers
Redesigned and lead our hospitals high reliability safety huddles
Established key performance indicators to track progress towards goals. Lead for Patient Experience over acute care services: reached our composite scores for FY 22. Increased both telemetry units composite score by 21 points and increased both med surg units by 20 points.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met: Davita Dialysis, ESTAT, IV CAT Project, IV standardization Tubing Project
Coordinated with stakeholders across multiple departments to develop innovative strategies for problem solving: Readmission Committee, LOS committee, and Nursing Committees.
Collaborated with executive leadership team to develop long-term objectives that would drive success: PEX, Quality Measures, and financial targets
Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular communication, feedback, and recognition.
Senior Director of Nursing
ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL CAMARILLO
Camarillo, CA
12.2019 - 02.2022
ER, ICU, Acute Care Unit, Subacute
Developed and implemented strategic plans to maximize organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability: Worked with all leaders at the hospital to ensure safety and quality for the patients.
Drove patient satisfaction and improved support services to increase retention: Hardwired Leader Rounding, worked with the staff members and leaders on the importance of patient experience.
Delivered hands-on assistance to the teams within department during COVID.
Director/Emergency Department/ICU
ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL CAMARILLO
Camarillo, CA
12.2016 - 12.2019
Achievement awards: Rated number 4 out of all Dignity Health facilities and Vituity facilities for the best door to provider times and Top 5 Patient experience scores for 4 years in a row.
Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions: Implementation of and received a Geriatric Certification for the Emergency room. The only one in Southern California.
Worked with the project manger to help develop the new tower , which is now the ACU.
Supported work-life balance to improve staff morale.
Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve interdepartmental performance.
Met with the Doctors to address issues and implement solutions.
Manager/Emergency Department
ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL CAMARILLO
Camarillo, CA
03.2016 - 12.2016
Managed emergency department staff to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
Developed strategies to improve quality of care, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
Assessed staffing needs and conducted interviews for new hires.
Conducted regular performance evaluations with staff members and provided feedback.
Ensured compliance with all safety protocols including infection control standards.
Monitored patient flow throughout the department to maintain optimal levels of service.
Assistant Nurse Manager/Emergency Department
ST. JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Oxnard, CA
10.2015 - 03.2016
Assisted in the management of nursing staff, including hiring and scheduling personnel.
Provided leadership and mentoring to clinical teams for optimal patient care outcomes.
Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality standards were met.
Monitored patient flow through the Emergency Department to ensure timely delivery of services.
Emergency Department/Registered Nurse/Trauma
ST. JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Oxnard, CA
01.2010 - 01.2015
Worked as a staff nurse in the Emergency Departments
Clinical Case Manager
ASSISTED HOME CARE
Ventura, CA
01.2010 - 01.2012
Home health/case manager
Flight Nurse
MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
Harrisburg, PA
01.2008 - 01.2010
Flight nurse
Registry RN
Supplemental Health Care/Registry Nursing Company
OXNARD, CA
01.2008 - 01.2010
Worked as a staff nurse in the Emergency Department
Worked all over LA and Ventura County
Circulating Nurse/Plastic Surgery Office
DR. BRIAN SLYWKA
Thousand Oaks, CA
01.2008 - 01.2010
Worked as a scrub tech and a circulating nurse
Managed the office
Emergency Room Nurse
Multiple Hospitals
Philadelphia, PA
01.2005 - 01.2008
Temple University
Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia
University of Penn
Abington Hospital
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Gwynedd-Mercy University
01.2005
Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology -
Temple University
01.1996
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology -
Temple University
01.1994
Skills
Team Building and Motivation
Administrative Oversight
Operations Management
Staff Development
Staff Management
Verbal and Written Communication
Charismatic Leader
Creativity and Innovation
Crisis Management
Certification
Basic life support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Senior Director of Nursing
ST. JOHN’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
03.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Director of Nursing
ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL CAMARILLO
12.2019 - 02.2022
Director/Emergency Department/ICU
ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL CAMARILLO
12.2016 - 12.2019
Manager/Emergency Department
ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL CAMARILLO
03.2016 - 12.2016
Assistant Nurse Manager/Emergency Department
ST. JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
10.2015 - 03.2016
Emergency Department/Registered Nurse/Trauma
ST. JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2010 - 01.2015
Clinical Case Manager
ASSISTED HOME CARE
01.2010 - 01.2012
Flight Nurse
MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2008 - 01.2010
Registry RN
Supplemental Health Care/Registry Nursing Company
01.2008 - 01.2010
Circulating Nurse/Plastic Surgery Office
DR. BRIAN SLYWKA
01.2008 - 01.2010
Emergency Room Nurse
Multiple Hospitals
01.2005 - 01.2008
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Gwynedd-Mercy University
Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology -
Temple University
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology -
Temple University
Basic life support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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