Accomplished Nursing Supervisor with a proven track record at Naval Medical Center San Diego, enhancing patient care through clinical leadership and quality improvement. Skilled in EHR Genesis and staff mentoring, I excel in team collaboration, significantly improving healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor, Clinic Manager
Naval Medical Center San Diego
05.2021 - Current
First line manager for the Medical Home Port teams and assigned support staff
Oversight for day-to-day clinical operations
Provide comprehensive nursing care for all enrollees assigned to the MHP team
Conduct continuous process improvement to optimize access to care, quality of care, and to effectively manage the utilization of health services
Provide oversight to support staff, participate in all accreditations and MHP recognition processes
Utilize automated programs and information technology tools to facilitate the patient experience
Demonstrate effective leadership skills of delegation, organization, and coordination in the running of the MHP Team
Identify clinical, administrative, and staffing concerns, ensure delivery of safe and effective quality patient care
Responsible for civilian timekeeping, payroll and civilian progress and annual DPMAP reviews
Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Contribute to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
Nurse Specialist, Lead Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Naval Medical Center San Diego
08.2017 - 05.2021
Coordinated nursing care, patient education and related administrative activities pertaining to the health care needs of patients
Involved in planning, developing, and implementing policies and procedures that are necessary for the delivery of quality health care
Established and monitored standards of practice to improve patient care
Functioned as team leader; responsible for clinical oversight, monitored patient care and staff performance based upon knowledge of patient needs, outcomes and staff competency
Provided written and verbal input to Senior Nurse Officer and Department Head
Assisted with staffing schedules, coordinate operations in the department
Assisted with patient teaching and continuing education programs
Served as the clinical and education resource for staff, patients and families
Trained and oriented new staff to PCMH and MCMH
Provided direct and individualized nursing care to patients of all ages
Performed focused physical and mental assessment and obtain history of present illness-consult and coordinate with team members to plan and implement patient care
Assessed, monitored and recorded patient response to treatments by documenting and keeping provider informed
Assisted providers during physical exams, diagnostic testing and treatments by performing physical exams on patients, peripheral IV insertions, lab draws, EKGs, if an emergency arises, I take appropriate action and supervise the delivery of emergency care
Trained and oriented nurses and corpsmen to clinic functions and procedures
Worked extensively with various electronic systems to document patient care, converse with patients in a secure system, research and interpret historical medical data in order to direct and coordinate patient care
Performed nursing triage/managed patient concerns in clinic, via nurse advice line and Secure Messaging
Staff Registered Nurse-Triage
Sharp Rees-Stealy
02.2017 - 08.2017
Utilized clinical experiences and expertise to assess and facilitate patient access
Assisted patients, staff and physicians as needed to maintain a high level of efficiency of operations and customer service while providing quality care to the designated patient population
Served as technical nursing expert for assigned area
Triaged patients, collected pertinent information, recognized the urgency of the patient’s problem and routes to physician as needed
Triaged and managed all urgent and emergent tasks and walk-in patients
Fully successful in performing/assisting with all tests and procedures in assigned department, acts as clinic resource for Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Departments
Staff Registered Nurse, Lead Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Bush Medical Clinic
05.2014 - 01.2017
Provided direct and individualized nursing care to patients of all ages
Performed focused physical and mental assessment and obtain history of present illness-consult and coordinate with team members to plan and implement patient care
Assessed, monitored and recorded patient response to treatments by documenting and keeping provider informed
Assisted providers during physical exams, diagnostic testing and treatments by performing physical exams on patients, peripheral IV insertions, lab draws, pediatric straight caths, EKGs, if an emergency arises, I took appropriate action and supervised the delivery of emergency care
Administered the administration of routine intravenous fluids and /or medications
Initiated and maintained medical history on patients, recording observations and state symptoms for use by the Medical Home Port Team
Observed and recorded pertinent vital signs, determined and ordered laboratory procedures on patients that may be required by the provider to diagnose and treat the patient
Trained and oriented nurses and corpsmen to clinic functions and procedures
Provided initial obstetric patient teaching, manage obstetric patient database ensuring ongoing care provided in timely manner
Worked extensively with various electronic systems to document patient care, converse with patients in a secure system, research and interpret historical medical data in order to direct and coordinate patient care
Performed nursing triage/managed patient concerns in clinic, via nurse advice line and Relay Health an online secure system
Assisted provider with completion of reporting and required documentations regarding communicable disease and sexually transmitted diseases to the proper authorities
Informed the clinic manager of changing clinic staffing requirements and administrative/clinical problems as they arise
Planed and implemented performance improvement activities for the clinic
Assisted in creating and submitting NCQA package, resulting in Level 3 accreditation for the clinic
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
United States Naval Hospital
09.2010 - 05.2014
Provided direct and individualized nursing care to patients of all ages, ranging from newborn to adults
Collected current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Performed initial triage of patients, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
Managed basic and advanced life support needs, initiate corrective action whenever needed
Assessed, monitored and recorded vital signs and patients response to treatments, assist physicians during physical exams, diagnostic testing and treatments
Prepared and administered medications via oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous or intravenous route
Prepared the patient for various investigations: X-ray, ECG, Ultrasound, MRI,etc
Provided wound care, such as cleaning and bandaging wounds/lacerations
Maintained proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment care for patients
Educated patients and family on management of their illness/injury
Trained and oriented new register nurses and corpsman to emergency room duties
Worked closely with all members of the medical team to provide effective and safe patient care
Staff Registered Nurse
Scripps Memorial Hospital
06.2007 - 05.2010
Managed care of patients with multiple medical conditions including care before and after cardiac surgery and care of acute stroke patients
Assessed, planned and implemented the plan of care, evaluating patient’s progress, collaborating with other member of the patient team to ensure optimal patient care
Additional certifications in cardiac telemetry monitoring, care of acute stroke patients/NIH Stoke Scale, cardiac pulmonary care unit training
Precepted to incoming nurses
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Asian Studies – Japanese, Child Development
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12.2000
Study Abroad Program -
Hiroshima University
Saijo, Japan
08.2000
Skills
Clinical Leadership
HIPAA Compliance
Patient treatment planning
Quality Improvement
Policy Enforcement
Proficient in EHR Genesis
Staff mentoring and coaching
Strong Clinical Judgment
Adaptability and Flexibility
Team Collaboration
Performance Improvement
Staff Scheduling
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
Basic Life Support, American Red Cross
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association