Tania Vo
Orlando
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive leadership experience in mental health program management. Proven track record in enhancing nursing operations and patient outcomes while advocating for Veterans. Pursuing a Director role to drive strategic initiatives and elevate mental health services.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Nurse Of Mental Health
Orlando VA Medical Center
Orlando
08.2020 - Current
- Functioned as the principal spokesperson and advocate for mental health programs and patients within VISN 8.
- Managed administrative, programmatic, clinical, and academic oversight of all mental health programs, ensuring delivery of high-quality services.
- Oversaw all nursing operations in Mental Health Service, covering areas such as acute inpatient psychiatry, outpatient mental health clinics, the Domiciliary, r-TMS, Esketamine, ECT, and BHIP Programs.
- Direct oversight for the planning, implementing, and coordinating of nursing care in Mental Health programs
- Direct Supervision of 7 Nurse Managers and 230 Mental Health nurses
- Established long and short-term program goals aligned with service, medical center, VISN, and Central Office (CO) objectives to drive program effectiveness.
- Analyzed External Peer Review Program (EPRP) data, SAIL, performance measures, and nurse-sensitive outcomes; developed follow-up plans with facility multi-disciplinary teams to enhance service delivery.
- Assesses and recommends the allocation of human and materiel resources, to determine staffing levels using NHPPD, and plays a significant role in the recruitment and retention of nursing staff
Chief Nurse Of Mental Health
Sacramento CA, VA Medical Center
Sacramento
03.2016 - 08.2020
Nurse Manager Of Inpatient Mental Health
Sacramento CA, VA Medical Center
Sacramento
07.2010 - 03.2016
- Formulated proposals for top management consideration and initiated continuous improvement actions to enhance patient care quality
- Directed nursing administration oversight of inpatient mental health, general mental health clinics, addiction recovery treatment, mental health intensive case management, psychosocial rehab and rehabilitation clinic, and primary care mental health integration programs
- Directs patient care needs assessments; identifies gaps in services and supports strategic planning and program development to meet those needs
- Collaborates with the Mental Health Service Line Chief in overall management considerations involving administration, budgeting and manpower and other resource utilization
- Coordinated staffing, physical facilities, supplies, and equipment for nursing services to patients on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week basis.
- Initiates Self-Governance activities and is an active participant in Strategic Planning activities
- Oversaw compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA standards, National Patient Safety Goals, service-wide performance measures, and evidence-based practice in the inpatient setting.
- Facilitated changes in clinical practice and standards, developed action plans, and monitored implementation for ongoing improvements in patient outcomes
- Provided on-site leadership and support to guide the care of acute psychiatric inpatient unit needs
- Responsible for clinical coordination before, during, and after the patient's episode of care as it relates to acute psychiatric inpatient unit
- Ensures competency assessment is completed on each nursing employee annually
- Links nursing improvements and nurse sensitive quality indicators to operational efficiency for the service line.
- Initiated and implemented an interdisciplinary plan based on assessments and ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
- Worked with the community to assure smooth transitions from other facilities
- Engaged in unit committees to discuss operational issues
- Oversaw patient compliance with the safe medication management program.
- Provided a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff and family members
- Administered medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Sutter Center for Psychiatry-Private Hospital
Sacramento
06.2008 - 07.2010
Psychiatric Unit RN
Sutter Center for Psychiatry-Private Hospital
05.2007 - 06.2008
- Conducted intake assessments through patient and relative interviews, gathering comprehensive case histories to inform treatment planning
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
- Made nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options
- Planned and provided nursing care for patients
- Administered psychotropic medications and documented patient reactions, monitoring effects to ensure optimal treatment outcomes
- Administered medication as prescribed by the physician
- Administered injections of medications including Immunizations
- Observed patient reactions to medications
- Observing patient mental health status
- Conducted q15 minute rounding for patient safety
- Provided safety companionship to patients exhibiting potential self-harm or harm to others
- Provided emotional support to patients during therapy sessions, fostering a therapeutic environment for recovery
- Assisted in the prevention and treatment of disease, disability, and injury using medical aid and preventive medicine procedures
- Provided patient care and assisted in the administration of medicinal and parenteral solutions
- Documented patient information into computer systems
- Recorded the patient's history
- Performed general laboratory, pharmacy, and other patient support services
- Assisted in the transportation of the sick and injured
- Conducted preliminary physical examinations
Psychiatric Unit-Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sutter Center for Psychiatry-Private Hospital
02.2005 - 05.2007
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
08.1998 - 09.2004
Education
Master's In Nursing - Executive Leadership
Chamberlain College of Nursing
08-2014
Bachelor's In Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL 60101 12-2011
Skills
- Policy writing
- Program management
- Performance measurement
- Patient advocacy
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Registered Nurse
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Chief Nurse Of Mental Health
Orlando VA Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
Chief Nurse Of Mental Health
Sacramento CA, VA Medical Center
03.2016 - 08.2020
Nurse Manager Of Inpatient Mental Health
Sacramento CA, VA Medical Center
07.2010 - 03.2016
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Sutter Center for Psychiatry-Private Hospital
06.2008 - 07.2010
Psychiatric Unit RN
Sutter Center for Psychiatry-Private Hospital
05.2007 - 06.2008
Psychiatric Unit-Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sutter Center for Psychiatry-Private Hospital
02.2005 - 05.2007
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
08.1998 - 09.2004
Master's In Nursing - Executive Leadership
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor's In Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing