Misha Weeks
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Skilled and resourceful Registered Nurse with significant experience in acute and outpatient environments. Expert in patient care, clinical education, and perioperative services with a strong background in ambulatory clinic. Proven track record as a charge nurse and educator, emphasizing quality improvement and evidence-based practices. Committed to enhancing healthcare outcomes through strategic staff development and collaborative educational initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Centralized Clinical Educator
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Health Foundation
07.2023 - Current
- Lead hospital-wide education for clinical staff, including specialty areas: OR, ED, CVOR, and IR.
- Design and implement standardized training programs aligned with evidence-based practice and regulatory requirements.
- Foster interdepartmental collaboration and promote a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence.
Travel Registered Nurse
Medley Health
08.2019 - Current
- Deliver per diem and contract nursing services in various specialties: Pre-Op, IR, Cardiac Cath Lab, Long-Term Care, OR Circulator, PACU, Moderate Sedation, and Telephone Triage.
- Provide adaptable, high-quality care across ambulatory surgical centers and hospitals. Favorited by over 37 facilities and cites as a preferred registry.
Charge Nurse – OR, Pre-Op, PACU
R&R Surgical Institute
10.2019 - 08.2024
- Supervised surgical services in a bariatric center with overnight stays.
- Directed daily operations, mentored staff, and coordinated patient care.
- Supported MBSAQIP accreditation efforts by leading quality initiatives and outcome-based studies.
Home Health RN / LVN Case Manager
Hollywood Home Health & Hospice Services
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Started as onsite LVN Nurse Case Manager, transitioning into Field RN post-RN licensure.
- Conducted home visits, created care plans, and managed chronic conditions with a patient-centered approach.
Float LVN
Kaiser Permanente
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Provided care across Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Nurse Clinic, Urgent Care, and ED Fast Track.
- Performed triage, immunizations, wound care, patient education, and medication administration.
LVN, Surgical Tech & Wound Care Coordinator
Coleman Plastic Surgery
02.2013 - 06.2016
- Coordinated surgical procedures, obtained authorizations, and provided pre/post-operative care.
- Assisted in surgeries, wound care, chart prep, and patient education.
Surgical Coordinator
Sunflower Surgical LLC
03.2006 - 05.2010
- Scheduled surgeries, secured insurance approvals, and facilitated pre/post-op patient logistics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA04-2019
Skills
- Clinical Education & Competency Training
- Surgical Services: OR, PACU, Pre-Op
- Home Health & Case Management
- Patient Advocacy & Education
- EMR Systems: Epic, Cerner, SIS, HST
- IV Therapy, Wound Care, Triage
- Regulatory & Accreditation Readiness (eg, MBSAQIP/ JCAHO/ AAAASF)
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse – California Board of Nursing
- Licensed Vocational Nurse – California
- BLS, ACLS Certified
Timeline
Centralized Clinical Educator
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Health Foundation
07.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse – OR, Pre-Op, PACU
R&R Surgical Institute
10.2019 - 08.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Medley Health
08.2019 - Current
Home Health RN / LVN Case Manager
Hollywood Home Health & Hospice Services
07.2018 - 10.2019
Float LVN
Kaiser Permanente
07.2016 - 04.2018
LVN, Surgical Tech & Wound Care Coordinator
Coleman Plastic Surgery
02.2013 - 06.2016
Surgical Coordinator
Sunflower Surgical LLC
03.2006 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
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