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Victoria (Tory) Stine

Portland,OR

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional with diverse hospital and leadership experience. Committed to fostering teamwork, ensuring safe and high-quality patient care, and upholding accountability. Known for flexibility, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate who thrives in collaborative environments.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

INTERIM US DISASTER RESPONSE & OPERATIONS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Led development of Medical Teams Domestic Disaster Preparedness & Response Program including Operations Plan, response strategies, work plans, training plans, volunteer recruitment and engagement, capability statements and brochures.
  • Led and managed relationship and contract development with response partners such as county, state, and federal emergency agencies, local health jurisdictions, emergency operations centers.
  • Coordinated efforts with local and state emergency management entities as well as public health stakeholders to analyze the adequacy of medical resources in place, identifying opportunities for enhancement through collaboration with Medical Teams.
  • Played a key role in the successful implementation of the OHA Public Health Equity Grant initiatives alongside Union, Josephine and Clackamas Counties.
  • Developed and managed budgets for response activities and projects.
  • Worked closely with Grants Officer to analyze and pinpoint potential revenue streams for both emergency response work and innovative projects.
  • Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
  • Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.

US PROGRAMS COVID-19 PROGRAM MANAGER

MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL
04.2021 - 03.2024
  • Directed the operations of vaccination and testing clinic program and teams.
  • Aided in facilitating the setup and commencement of innovative COVID-19 mobile clinic sites.
  • Maintained regular communication with stakeholders to ensure accurate data collection and record keeping.
  • Created and oversaw the implementation of clinic and patient protocols, standard operating procedures, proposals, alongside diverse tools and resources.
  • Hired and supervised clinic managers and staff, overseeing onboarding, training, mentoring, conduct, and performance reviews.
  • Contributed to the development of the domestic Disaster Response Program in US Programs by conducting grant research, composing grants, and formulating operational strategies and budgets. Collaborated with state agencies and managers from County Public Health and Emergency Response departments across Oregon and Washington.
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.

COVID CLINIC MANAGER

MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Designed and executed our organization's COVID vaccine mobile clinic initiative under guidance from leadership.
  • Supervised, managed, and provided direct support for mobile testing and vaccine clinics, as well as program activities on a daily basis.
  • Regularly communicated with stakeholders and partners while managing on-site staff and volunteer medical providers.
  • Supervised the management of vaccine supply, including ordering and handling.
  • Developed and maintained clinic and patient protocols, as well as various clinic tools and resources.
  • Supervised Clinic Managers by overseeing their onboarding, training, and mentoring processes.
  • Diligently recorded and organized information pertaining to the clinic's daily functions.
  • Resolved patient complaints in a timely manner, ensuring a positive experience for all parties involved.
  • Hired, trained and supervised employees to maintain team of high performers.

INDEPENDENT LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT

LEGALEASE RN CONSULTING
06.2019 - 03.2022
  • Provided support to attorneys in civil litigation and criminal law cases, focusing on medical legal issues related to personal injury and medical malpractice.
  • Conducted thorough research to compile accurate medical chronologies.
  • Conducted assessments to determine standard of care compliance and potential case merit.
  • Educated on medical issues relating to a case or claim
  • Supported discovery, depositions, trial, and other legal proceedings.
  • Assisted with identifying and appraising the standard of care and issues pertaining to causation and damages.
  • Enhanced attorney understanding of complex medical issues by creating clear and concise reports detailing case analysis findings.
  • Achieved successful case outcomes by reviewing medical records, identifying deviations from standards of care, and providing expert testimony.
  • Expertly prepared medical chronologies using gathered data.

REGISTERED NURSE, OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAM

MULTNOMAH EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Provided comprehensive healthcare to students at assigned Outdoor School sites.
  • Maintained compliance with procedures and policies implemented by the Outdoor School and School Health Services programs.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

TRAUMA NURSE COORDINATOR, TRAUMA SERVICES

LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
11.2010 - 02.2019
  • Delivered comprehensive training as a coordinator and educator for the Level 1 Trauma Center's Trauma Resuscitation Nurse program.
  • Implemented the Stop the Bleed program in February 2018
  • Contributed to the trauma CQI process by collecting data, conducting trauma audits, assessing problems, developing action plans, and evaluating outcomes.
  • Assisted in the coordination of Trauma Program standards, policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
  • Performed utilization review to obtain authorization and provide necessary information to patient's insurer for hospitalization days and discharge services
  • Identified improvement opportunities while monitoring and tracking patient complications and missed injuries.
  • Ensured the provision of proper and cost-efficient patient care during trauma patients' inpatient stay.
  • Engaged as a member in various councils including Trauma Council, PICU Central Council, and ED Quality and Education Council
  • Facilitated effective communication between referring hospital/outside agencies/insurers for coordinated patient care
  • Maintained regular, clear, and concise written communication with referring hospitals and prehospital providers.

REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
09.2000 - 11.2010
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care in both the adult and pediatric emergency departments
  • Facilitated and educated trauma resuscitation classes for the emergency department.
  • Served as Charge Nurse and Preceptor in both the Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments
  • Active participant in Trauma Council and Pediatric Committee
  • Provided trauma resuscitation nursing care to both pediatric and adult patients at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
  • Prioritized nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs using critical thinking skills.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.

REGISTERED NURSE, PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

SHADY GROVE ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
02.1999 - 07.2000
  • Provided nursing care primarily in the 11-bed pediatric emergency department.
  • Floated to the 34-bed adult emergency department when needed.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance practices and policies within the pediatric trauma committee.
  • Served as charge nurse in the pediatric ED.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

REGISTERED NURSE, PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
02.1994 - 09.1994
  • Managed the healthcare needs of infants and children with medical and surgical conditions in an 8-bed PICU.
  • Executed patient assessment, evaluation, and intervention for a caseload of 1-2 pediatric patients.
  • Successfully performed critical tasks involving ventilators, a-lines, blood administration, IV drug administration. (including narcotics), as well as the effective delivery of vasopressor and code drugs.
  • Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in prioritizing nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and specific requirements.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Provided patient support in neonatal special care unit and pediatrics.

REGISTERED NURSE, PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

JOHN HOPKINS HOSPITAL CHILDREN'S CENTER
09.1992 - 06.1993
  • Provided medical and surgical support to critically ill patients in an 18-bed PICU.
  • Managed the assessment, evaluation, and intervention for a caseload of 1-2 patients.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in handling blood administration procedures for a diverse range of patient cases that included ventilated individuals and those requiring ECMO or CAVHD treatment.
  • Prioritized nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs using critical thinking skills.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify any changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating necessary interventions if needed.

REGISTERED NURSE, SUB-ACUTE NEUROTRAUMA UNIT

MIEMSS SHOCK TRAUMA CENTER
09.1991 - 06.1993
  • Provided nursing services to patients with spinal cord and head injuries in a 24-bed unit as Staff RN.
  • Performed a range of nursing duties on a caseload of 3-4 patients including tracheotomy care, cardiac monitoring, EKG's administration, maintenance of IV lines as well as blood draws and arterial sticks.
  • Implemented patient and family conferences for enhanced communication.
  • Contributed as a member of the Education Committee.
  • Leveraged critical thinking abilities to prioritize nursing interventions, catering to patients' acuity levels and unique requirements.
  • Performed thorough patient assessments, promptly notifying physicians and initiating necessary interventions to address condition changes.

Education

REPORT WRITING MASTERY COURSE -

LegalNurseBusiness.com
12.2019

LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT PROFESSIONAL COURSE -

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)
06.2019

EMERGENCY NURSE TRAINING COURSE -

Portland Community College
12.1995

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY
05.1991

Skills

  • Trauma
  • Emergency
  • Pediatrics
  • Clinical Practice Leadership
  • Clinical Guideline Development
  • Performance Improvement
  • Trauma System Coordination
  • SOP, Policy, and Procedure Development
  • Disaster Program Implementation
  • Program Management
  • Education Coordination and Teaching
  • Educational Curriculum Development
  • Mobile Clinic Management
  • Critical Care and ICU Experience
  • Data Collection, Management, Reporting
  • EMR Systems/Epic
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Office
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 01/2024, 01/2026
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 01/2024, 01/2026
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 02/2024, 02/2026
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, 05/2024, 05/2026
  • Registered Nurse (RN), 06/1991, 03/2026

-RN License Number: 093007234RN (Oregon)

-RN License Number: RN61098349 (Washington)

Affiliations

  • Emergency Nurses Association
  • Society of Trauma Nurses
  • American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants

Professional Development

  • COMMUNITY SHELTERING DURING DISASTERS, 06/2024, Tenebo Enterprises, Virtual Course
  • IS-200.C: BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR INITIAL RESPONSE, 02/2024, FEMA US Department of Homeland Security, Independent Study
  • PANDEMIC PLANNING: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH COORDINATION, 11/2023, National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Virtual Course
  • UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS PREPAREDNESS PLANNING FOR RURAL RESPONDERS AND VOLUNTEERS, 09/2023, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 10: Lynwood, WA
  • INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, 09/2023, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Independent Study
  • LEADING WITH INTENTION, 06/2022 - 12/2022, Medical Teams International Management Course, Portland, OR
  • INTRODUCTION TO INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM, ICS-100, 07/2022, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Independent Study
  • 17th ANNUAL MOBILE HEALTH CLINICS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE, 09/2021, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Virtual
  • HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS TRAINING (HEAT+) COURSE, 03/2017, Medical Teams International at Camp Tillicum, Newberg, OR
  • ADVANCED TRAUMA CARE FOR NURSES FACULTY COURSE, 09/2015, Society of trauma Nurses, Jacksonville, FL
  • DISASTER MANAGEMENT & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (DMEP), 05/2014, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, OR
  • TRAUMA OUTCOMES PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT (TOPIC), 03/2014, Society of Trauma Nurses, Philadelphia PA
  • RURAL TRAUMA TEAM DEVELOPMENT COURSE, 09/2011, Grande Ronde Hospital, LaGrande, OR

Accomplishments

  • OREGON VACCINES FOR CHILDREN (VFC) AND VACCINE ACCESS PROGRAM (VAP) PROVIDER, 03/2023

-A federally funded program that provides state supplied vaccines at no cost to children and adults in unique communities who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. 

-Created Medical Teams Vaccine Management Guide to include training plan, storage and handling, inventory management, reporting, standards of practice, and vaccine emergency plan. Submitted lengthy application for and was approved as a provider for VFC/VAP.


  • VALUES RECOGNITION RECIPIENT: SELFLESS, 05/2021

-“Caught in the act” of putting others before you. Many hours of partner meetings to build a sustainable vaccine team, providing vaccines to underserved populations. Does what it takes to track down our needed quantity of vaccine doses. Collaborative approach with outside-the box-thinking.


  • SERVICE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AWARD NOMINEE, 04/2018

-"Pediatric RN Response to Pediatric Trauma Activations in Adult Emergency Department" Identified an opportunity to improve care of the pediatric patient and offer age and developmentally appropriate clinical expertise in the ED trauma bays.

-Education opportunities were identified and embraced, improving the delivery of care and quality of service provided to our pediatric population. 

-Developed and implemented a trauma response orientation and training for all Randall Children's Hospital Children's Emergency Department and Children's Transport Pediatric RNs.

Volunteer Experience


  • MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL, Tigard, OR, 03/2017 to Present: Registered Nurse Disaster Roster

 -Assisted with the Hostile Environment Awareness Plus Humanitarian Aid Training Course; 2017-2019.

-Responded to the refugee crisis in Moldova as part of the Humanitarian Response Team; April-May 2022.


  • MULTNOMAH COUNTY SERV-OR, Portland, OR, 01/2017: Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer

-Volunteered as a Shelter Nurse for persons affected by house, apartment and wildfire fires; 2018-2020

-Volunteered as a Registered Nurse in a Mobile Clinic in Central Oregon during the Solar Eclipse; 9/2017


  • PROJECT HELPING HANDS, West Linn, OR, 2009-2018; Nurse Volunteer and Team Leader

-A not-for-profit organization dedicated to facilitating culturally sensitive growth opportunities to provide health and medical intervention programs for those lacking access. 

-Provided medical care and health education for people in rural areas of South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Haiti, and Peru.  

-Empowered and educated locals and village health care providers on how to prevent and treat injury and illness with a goal of seeing them become self-sufficient.

-Developed sustainable, locally run health promotion and prevention programs for local community health workers.

-Managed staff and international clinic volunteers in the day-to-day operations of a mobile health clinic. 

-Set and followed a budget for personnel, supplies, and other costs.

-As a team leader, performed needs assessment and developed medical clinic and education plan for aid in Lokichar, Kenya.

Timeline

INTERIM US DISASTER RESPONSE & OPERATIONS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL
03.2024 - 08.2024

US PROGRAMS COVID-19 PROGRAM MANAGER

MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL
04.2021 - 03.2024

COVID CLINIC MANAGER

MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL
09.2020 - 04.2021

INDEPENDENT LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT

LEGALEASE RN CONSULTING
06.2019 - 03.2022

REGISTERED NURSE, OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROGRAM

MULTNOMAH EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT
03.2019 - 11.2019

TRAUMA NURSE COORDINATOR, TRAUMA SERVICES

LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
11.2010 - 02.2019

REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
09.2000 - 11.2010

REGISTERED NURSE, PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

SHADY GROVE ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
02.1999 - 07.2000

REGISTERED NURSE, PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
02.1994 - 09.1994

REGISTERED NURSE, PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

JOHN HOPKINS HOSPITAL CHILDREN'S CENTER
09.1992 - 06.1993

REGISTERED NURSE, SUB-ACUTE NEUROTRAUMA UNIT

MIEMSS SHOCK TRAUMA CENTER
09.1991 - 06.1993

REPORT WRITING MASTERY COURSE -

LegalNurseBusiness.com

LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT PROFESSIONAL COURSE -

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)

EMERGENCY NURSE TRAINING COURSE -

Portland Community College

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING

Hartwick College
Victoria (Tory) Stine