Teresa Cooper Navarro
Salem,Oregon
Summary
30 years of Nursing Practice Budget Oversight Payroll Staff Scheduling, Call Scheduling Management Experience: 2 Years Clinic Nurse Manager 6 Years Ambulatory Surgery Center (6 ORs) 9 months Interim Surgical Servicer Director (4 ORs), Wound Care Center 2.4 Years Interventional Services Manager
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, EP Lab
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
- Budget Oversight, Capital Expenses planning, department staffing, on-call scheduling Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology and EP procedures
- Payroll, time and attendance, annual evaluations, interview and hiring of new employees, oversight of multiple hospital committees
Nursing Supervisor, per diem
Watsonville Community Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Oversee staffing matrix for all units
- Oversee codes (Code Stroke, STEMI, Gray, Blue, RRT.)
- Manage bed control, hospital transfers, hospital take back
- Assist with coordination with Wound Care Center Manager for consults, treatments for inpatients
Nurse Manager, Interventional Services (Cardiac Cath Lab, IR, Interventional Pain)
The Permanente Medical Group-Kaiser Permanente
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Kaiser Permanente San Jose Cardiac Cath Lab, STEMI recertification for Santa Clara County 2023
- Budget Oversight, Capital Expenses planning, department staffing, on-call scheduling
- Participated in the 2023 recertification of our ePCI for Kaiser Permanente San Jose Cardiac Cath Lab
- Payroll, time and attendance, annual evaluations, interview and hiring of new employees, oversight of multiple hospital committees
- Coordination with Wound Care team for treatment post procedure of Interventional Radiology patient’s inpatient and outpatient
- Kaiser Permanente San Jose Cardiac Cath Lab, STEMI recertification for Santa Clara County 2023
Assistant Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Surgery Center PPACU
Kaiser Permanente
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Staff Schedules, daily assignments for Preop and PACU RN’s, Unit Assistants, PCTs
- Oversee payroll, time and attendance, annual evaluations
- Daily throughput of the department
Assistant Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services
Kaiser Permanente
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Staff Schedules, daily assignments for Preop and PACU RN’s, Unit Assistants, PCTs
- Oversee payroll, time and attendance, annual evaluations
- Daily throughput of the department
Interim Director Surgical Services (OR-SPD, Special Procedures, PPACU)
Watsonville Community Hospital
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Staff Schedules, daily assignments for OR, Preop, PACU.SPD, and Special Procedures
- Oversee payroll, time and attendance, annual evaluations
- Daily throughput of the departments, staff schedules, daily assignments for Preop and PACU for 4 ORs
- 4 wound care treatment rooms and 1 hyperbaric chamber
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Nursing Supervisor
Watsonville Community Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Oversee staffing matrix for all units
- Oversee codes (Code Stroke, STEMI, Gray, Blue, RRT.)
- Manage bed control, hospital transfers, hospital take back
PACU RN-Travel Assignment
Kaiser Permanente
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
PACU RN-Travel Assignment
Sutter Health
12.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
PACU RN-Travel Assignment
Kaiser Permanente
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
PACU RN, Travel Assignment
Kaiser Permanente
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
PACU RN, Travel Assignment
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
PACU RN, Travel Assignment
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
PACU RN, Travel Assignment
Mayo Luther Eau Claire
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
PACU RN, Travel Assignment
Plaza Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
ER RN, Travel Assignment
Coalinga Hospital
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Staff RN
Mayo Eau Claire, WI
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
ICU Clinical Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
PACU Charge Travel Assignment
Swedish Medical Center
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
ICU Travel RN
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
05.2009 - 07.2009
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
MICU/SICU RN
St. Vincent Infirmary
07.2008 - 05.2009
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Lane Project Manager (1 Year Grant)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
06.2007 - 07.2008
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Grant was for reduction in restraint use and reduction of pressure wounds in long term care facilities in Arkansas.
OR/PACU RN
Central Arkansas Veterans Hospital
06.2004 - 07.2007
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
OR/Preop/PACU RN
Baptist Medical Center
11.2000 - 06.2004
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Retina Associates, PA
03.1998 - 06.2000
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Supervised team of 6 nurses and 14 clinical nursing assistants.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
Cath Lab/EP Staff RN
Arkansas Heart Hospital
03.1996 - 03.1998
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Circulated diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath/PCI and coronary angiograms.
- Circulated EP tilt tests, ablation procedures.
High Risk Labor and Delivery RN
LSUMC
05.1995 - 03.1996
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Education
BSN -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
12.2021
ADN - undefined
Texarkana College
12.1995
Skills
- Patient education and advocacy
- Department management
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Clinical supervision
Timeline
Nurse Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, EP Lab
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Nursing Supervisor, per diem
Watsonville Community Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2024
Nurse Manager, Interventional Services (Cardiac Cath Lab, IR, Interventional Pain)
The Permanente Medical Group-Kaiser Permanente
08.2021 - 04.2023
Assistant Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Surgery Center PPACU
Kaiser Permanente
05.2019 - 08.2021
Assistant Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services
Kaiser Permanente
02.2017 - 05.2019
Interim Director Surgical Services (OR-SPD, Special Procedures, PPACU)
Watsonville Community Hospital
03.2016 - 11.2016
Nursing Supervisor
Watsonville Community Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2016
PACU RN-Travel Assignment
Kaiser Permanente
07.2015 - 10.2015
PACU RN-Travel Assignment
Sutter Health
12.2014 - 02.2015
PACU RN-Travel Assignment
Kaiser Permanente
07.2014 - 11.2014
PACU RN, Travel Assignment
Kaiser Permanente
02.2014 - 06.2014
PACU RN, Travel Assignment
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
08.2013 - 12.2013
PACU RN, Travel Assignment
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center
06.2013 - 07.2013
PACU RN, Travel Assignment
Mayo Luther Eau Claire
04.2013 - 06.2013
PACU RN, Travel Assignment
Plaza Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2013
ER RN, Travel Assignment
Coalinga Hospital
09.2012 - 12.2012
Staff RN
Mayo Eau Claire, WI
05.2012 - 08.2012
ICU Clinical Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
05.2010 - 05.2012
PACU Charge Travel Assignment
Swedish Medical Center
08.2009 - 05.2010
ICU Travel RN
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
05.2009 - 07.2009
MICU/SICU RN
St. Vincent Infirmary
07.2008 - 05.2009
Lane Project Manager (1 Year Grant)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
06.2007 - 07.2008
OR/PACU RN
Central Arkansas Veterans Hospital
06.2004 - 07.2007
OR/Preop/PACU RN
Baptist Medical Center
11.2000 - 06.2004
Clinical Nurse Manager
Retina Associates, PA
03.1998 - 06.2000
Cath Lab/EP Staff RN
Arkansas Heart Hospital
03.1996 - 03.1998
High Risk Labor and Delivery RN
LSUMC
05.1995 - 03.1996
ADN - undefined
Texarkana College
BSN -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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