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XAI ELIZABETH TORRES

Fresno,CA

Summary

Visionary Executive Director with a proven track record of advancing student achievement through equitable management of the Health Services Department. Adept at strategic planning, organization, direction, and oversight to ensure the equitable functioning and management of departmental operations. Demonstrated leadership in budgeting, planning, staffing, resource allocation, and customer service to foster the effectiveness of a comprehensive school health program, ensuring equitable access and outcomes for all students.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – HEALTH SERVICES

Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, CA
04.2022 - Current
  • Direct and coordinate the functions of budgeting, fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, personnel, grant preparation and analysis, contract administration, capital improvements and computer operations for Health Services Department
  • Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
  • Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities.
  • Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
  • Maintained positive relationships with media outlets to increase visibility of organizational activities.
  • Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
  • Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
  • Informed board and committee about trends, issues and activities to facilitate policy-making.
  • Stayed up-to-date on best practices and cutting-edge ideas to improve organizational effectiveness.
  • Implemented quality metrics to track business needs and lead diverse projects.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve patient care quality and safety.
  • Created policies, procedures and standards for nursing practice.
  • Monitored nursing staff performance to ensure compliance with professional standards.
  • Provided leadership in the development of clinical programs, including recruitment, retention and succession planning initiatives.
  • Collaborated with community partners and school leadership to develop innovative approaches to deliver evidence-based care.

INTERIM MANAGER II – HEALTH SERVICES

Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, CA
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Coordinate, plan, implement, and evaluate the district school nursing programs and provide recommendations for improvement to provide high quality services to students

CREDENTIALED SCHOOL NURSE

Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, CA
08.2017 - 09.2021
  • Manage and coordinate the assigned school's health services program based on requirements established by school division policies, procedures, and protocols, and by local, state and national regulations and statues

REGISTERED NURSE

Valley Children's Hospital
Madera, CA
03.2014 - 09.2018
  • Facilitate patient throughput from all points of entry to facilitate overall emergency department patient flow

UNIT CLERK

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
10.2012 - 04.2013
  • Provide administrative and clerical support to the treatment team in the Emergency Department

SALES TEAM MANAGER

Smaldino Insurance Agency, Inc
Fresno, CA
11.2006 - 06.2011
  • Staff development, sales and marketing

Education

School Nurse Services Credential -

California State University, Fresno
06.2020

Bachelor of Science: NURSING -

Fresno Pacific University
08.2016

Associate of Applied Science: NURSING -

Fresno City College
08.2014

Skills

  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Communications Strategy
  • Program Monitoring
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Business Development
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Industry Expertise
  • Budget Planning
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Relationship and Team Building
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Organizational Development
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Executive Leadership
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Policy Development
  • Operational Analysis
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Coaching and Counseling
  • Data Interpretation
  • Training and Development
  • Outreach Programs
  • Program Management
  • Annual Planning
  • Compliance and Regulations
  • Team Leadership, Training and Development

Activities

  • 2021-22 Certificated High School Excellence in Education Winner, Fresno Unified School District
  • Member, California School Nurse's Association
  • Member, National School Nurse's Association
  • Safe Kids Certified Passenger Seat Technician
  • May Day Health & Safety Fair Volunteer

Timeline

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – HEALTH SERVICES

Fresno Unified School District
04.2022 - Current

INTERIM MANAGER II – HEALTH SERVICES

Fresno Unified School District
09.2021 - 04.2022

CREDENTIALED SCHOOL NURSE

Fresno Unified School District
08.2017 - 09.2021

REGISTERED NURSE

Valley Children's Hospital
03.2014 - 09.2018

UNIT CLERK

Community Regional Medical Center
10.2012 - 04.2013

SALES TEAM MANAGER

Smaldino Insurance Agency, Inc
11.2006 - 06.2011

School Nurse Services Credential -

California State University, Fresno

Bachelor of Science: NURSING -

Fresno Pacific University

Associate of Applied Science: NURSING -

Fresno City College

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