Charles W. Halley
Alameda
Summary
Twenty five years of experience as a Bachelors prepared Registered Nurse. An accomplished Nurse Educator and skilled ICU clinician with experience in management, case management, patient education and public outreach. I am Bilingual English-Chinese.
Knowledgeable CCT-RN with solid background in critical care transport nursing. Expert RN who provides high-level patient care during emergency transport and also recognized for quickly stabilizing patients in critical conditions. Demonstrated ability to maintain composure under pressure and effectively collaborate with medical teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Falcon Ambulance
12.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the safe and compassionate transportation of critically ill patients. Patient population includes those who are vent dependent and on multiple pressers.
- Reduce response times for emergency calls through streamlined communication with dispatchers and EMTs.
- Provide compassionate end-of-life support for critically ill patients and their families during transport.
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment in identifying potential complications early on during transports; prioritizing interventions based on severity.
ICU Travel Nurse
AMH Healthcare
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Travel nurse in a Medical/Surgical ICU.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and evaluations using electronic medical records systems.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs, lab results, and clinical data, promptly addressing any changes in condition.
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Royal Ambulance
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Responsible for the safe and compassionate transportation of critically ill patients. Patient population includes those who are vent dependent and on multiple pressers.
- Coordinated effectively with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care during the transfer process, ensuring proper handoff of information pertaining to treatment plans and progress notes.
Critical Care Staff Nurse-Medical Surgical Intensive Care
San Francisco General Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2022
- Patient care in an urban, teaching ICU. Patient population includes: sepsis, acute myocardial infarction, acute stroke, end-stage renal disease and chronic medical conditions.
- Optimized patient recovery by developing individualized care plans tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.
- Utilized advanced nursing skills such as hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and administration of vasoactive medications for optimal patient care delivery.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient documentation, ensuring clear communication among members of the healthcare team.
Critical Care Staff Nurse-Medical-Surgical Intensive Care
Sutter Health-Summit Medical Center
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Patient care in an urban, ICU environment. Patient population includes: sepsis, acute myocardial infarction, acute stroke and end-stage renal disease.
Critical Care Staff Nurse- Cardiac-Surgical Intensive Care
Oregon Health and Science University
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Post-operative care of post CABG, heart transplant and cardiac valve patients
- Utilize effective communication to ensure patient focused care in a multi-disciplinary, university environment
- Ongoing patient and family education meant to empower clients to achieve optimal biopsychosocial outcomes
Critical Care Staff Nurse-Medical Intensive Care
Sutter-Saint Luke’s Medical Center
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Delivery of professional, compassionate nursing care in an urban, multi-cultural environment
- Incorporated local values into nursing care plan to help ensure patient understanding and compliance with care
- Improved quality of unit operations as a Kaizen team member
Worker’s Compensation Nurse Case Manager
ISYS Solutions
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Provided timely communication and collaboration with all parties involved in each case
- Coordinated and led meetings with patients and physicians to facilitate timely, appropriate patient care
- Through proactive education and advocacy, aided injured workers in achieving Maximal Medical Improvement
- Implemented plans of action, evaluated the success or failure of such plans and modified as necessary
Critical Care Staff Nurse-Medical Intensive Care
Sutter-Saint Luke’s Medical Center
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Delivery of professional, compassionate nursing care in an urban, multi-cultural environment
- Incorporated local values into nursing care plan to help ensure patient understanding and compliance with care
- Improved quality of unit operations as a Kaizen team member
Nurse Educator
Beijing United Family Hospital
11.2009 - 07.2012
- Staff development with focus on clinical, customer service and Joint Commission standards
- Curriculum development and course delivery to nurses and physicians
- Collaborated with Marketing and top leadership to create patient and community education brochures and events
- Managed a clinical simulation lab utilizing a moderate fidelity clinical simulation mannequin
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
Acute Care Nurse Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
06.2008 - 07.2009
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration intended to plan, deliver and coordinate patient care
- Utilized “InterQual” Criteria to recommend alternative levels of care
- Coordinated outpatient care with community and local government agencies
Assistant Nurse Manager, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Kaiser Permanente
10.2007 - 07.2008
- Daily unit operations including bed control, staffing, patient and family engagement and staff support
- In coordination with nursing professors, supervised new graduate RNs through a unit-based, critical care training program
- Promoted constructive labor relations with California Nurses Association
- By mentoring and incorporating evidence-based practices, achieved quality and compliance with standards of care
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
Critical Care Staff Nurse, Cardiac-Surgical Intensive Care
Kaiser Permanente
06.2001 - 10.2007
- Immediate post-operative care of CABG and cardiac valve replacement patients
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Utah
06.1999
Critical Care Training Program - undefined
Greater Portland Consortium
01.2000
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- Chest tube management
- Isolation precautions
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Tracheostomy care
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Current
- Chair of Training and Education Committee, Beijing United Family Hospital 2010-2012
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement 2007
- Global Health Council, 2005-2009
- Physicians Organizing Committee March 2002- 2005
- Patient, Doctor, Nurse Committee 2002
- Member of “Vice President for Health Sciences Student selection Committee,” 1999
- Utah Nurses Association Government Relations Committee, 1997
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NIHSS
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Timeline
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Falcon Ambulance
12.2024 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
AMH Healthcare
07.2024 - 12.2024
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Royal Ambulance
12.2022 - 06.2024
Critical Care Staff Nurse-Medical Surgical Intensive Care
San Francisco General Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2022
Critical Care Staff Nurse-Medical-Surgical Intensive Care
Sutter Health-Summit Medical Center
12.2016 - 03.2017
Critical Care Staff Nurse- Cardiac-Surgical Intensive Care
Oregon Health and Science University
11.2014 - 12.2015
Critical Care Staff Nurse-Medical Intensive Care
Sutter-Saint Luke’s Medical Center
10.2013 - 11.2014
Worker’s Compensation Nurse Case Manager
ISYS Solutions
04.2013 - 10.2013
Critical Care Staff Nurse-Medical Intensive Care
Sutter-Saint Luke’s Medical Center
07.2012 - 04.2013
Nurse Educator
Beijing United Family Hospital
11.2009 - 07.2012
Acute Care Nurse Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
06.2008 - 07.2009
Assistant Nurse Manager, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Kaiser Permanente
10.2007 - 07.2008
Critical Care Staff Nurse, Cardiac-Surgical Intensive Care
Kaiser Permanente
06.2001 - 10.2007
Critical Care Training Program - undefined
Greater Portland Consortium
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Utah
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