Ana Maria M. Underwood
Newhall
Summary
Dynamic Senior Clinical ED RN with extensive experience at Henry Mayo Hospital, specializing in curriculum development and staff training. Proven leadership in enhancing emergency care competencies and managing critical patient cases. Multilingual with expertise in ultrasound-guided IV insertion and a strong commitment to patient advocacy and team collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical ED RN
Henry Mayo Hospital
Santa Clarita
12.2021 - Current
- Developed curriculum and training program for USGPIV insertion, enhancing staff competency.
- Precepted new graduate RNs in six-month program, providing essential classroom education.
- Initiated educational competencies for emergency department to improve clinical skills.
- Executed duties of emergency room nurse in 30-bed plus RME, trauma level II center, primary stroke center, STEMI center.
- Participated in unit-based programs such as SCAN and UBC for continuous improvement.
- Served as relief charge RN, ensuring effective management and patient care delivery.
RN, Trauma Center Emergency Room
Henry Mayo Hospital
Santa Clarita
12.2015 - Current
- Delivered direct nursing care to critically ill patients, including arterial line setup and monitoring.
- Administered titration of critical care drips and managed massive transfusions per established protocols.
- Executed all responsibilities of emergency room nurse in 56-bed ER unit at Level II trauma center.
Charge Nurse
Facey Medical Foundation
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Directed daily operations of urgent care, improving service delivery efficiency by implementing streamlined processes.
- Developed alternative workflows to optimize urgent care processes.
- Coordinated staff scheduling for urgent care, ensuring optimal coverage for patient needs.
- Executed daily operational tasks in urgent care, supporting effective service delivery and team collaboration.
- Performed duties as an urgent care registered nurse, providing high-quality patient care.
- Assisted with emergency procedures to support rapid response efforts.
- Served as preceptor during orientation of new employees in urgent care, fostering skill development.
RN Case Manager
Regal Medical Group
Northridge
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Developed renal case management program, cross-trained all regions for cohesive implementation and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised design planning and startup of renal program projects.
- Served as subject matter expert for clinical and administrative project aspects.
- Conducted cost-benefit analysis for products in development stages.
- Delivered projects ahead of schedule and under budget consistently.
- Created and presented comprehensive policies and workflows, ensuring clarity and compliance across teams.
- Represented patient interests throughout planning, design, and execution phases.
- Prepared weekly status reports and delivered project updates to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making.
RN, Trauma Center Emergency Room
Henry Mayo Hospital
Santa Clarita
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Performed all duties of an Emergency Room Nurse on a 36-bed ER Unit ( (Trauma level II center, Primary stroke center, Stemi receiving center, EDAP ED).
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in the Emergency Room including arterial line set-up and monitoring, titration of critical care drips based on set parameters and protocol.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
01.2012
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Moorpark College
06.2010
LVN -
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA2007
TCAR - 2 day Course Completion -
HMNH
Associate of Science - Nursing General Education
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CACEN -
BCEN
MICN -
Huntington Hospital
TNCC -
HMNH
PALS - American Heart Association. California. Exp -
AHA
ACLS - American Heart Association. California -
AHA
BLS - American Heart Association. California, Exp -
AHA
Assaultive Behavior Management. -
VIP Response Training
EDAP - Completion 11/2022 -
HMNH
Hospital Fire And Life Safety Training -
Los Angeles City Fire Department
Skills
- Relief charge for the emergency department, performing as instructor for didactic and clinical portions of the ED Residency Program
- Ultrasound guided IV insertion and training Arterial line set-up and monitoring Behavioral Medicine Caring for patients undergoing massive transfusion protocol Caring for patients undergoing therapeutically induced hypothermia
- Patient assessment
- Emergency procedures
- Critical care management
- Guiding pre-hospital care as an MICN Using my CEN knowledge to care for complex and critically ill patients
- Multilingual - English, Spanish, Romanian Leadership Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Access Express, Meditech
Education and Training
Train the trainer program for Ultrasound guided peripheral IV insertion 02/06/2026
Timeline
Senior Clinical ED RN
Henry Mayo Hospital
12.2021 - Current
RN, Trauma Center Emergency Room
Henry Mayo Hospital
12.2015 - Current
Charge Nurse
Facey Medical Foundation
12.2014 - 12.2015
RN Case Manager
Regal Medical Group
12.2013 - 12.2014
RN, Trauma Center Emergency Room
Henry Mayo Hospital
12.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Moorpark College
LVN -
American Career College
TCAR - 2 day Course Completion -
HMNH
Associate of Science - Nursing General Education
Los Angeles Pierce College
CEN -
BCEN
MICN -
Huntington Hospital
TNCC -
HMNH
PALS - American Heart Association. California. Exp -
AHA
ACLS - American Heart Association. California -
AHA
BLS - American Heart Association. California, Exp -
AHA
Assaultive Behavior Management. -
VIP Response Training
EDAP - Completion 11/2022 -
HMNH
Hospital Fire And Life Safety Training -
Los Angeles City Fire Department