Dorcas Saesee
Visalia
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 15 years of patient care and advocacy within various units. I am seeking a Nurse Practitioner position where I can deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, advocate for patient-centered practices, and help improve health outcomes. I am committed to utilizing my advanced clinical skills, dedication to lifelong learning, and passion for serving diverse populations, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and promoting innovative approaches to healthcare delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit
Kaweah Health
04.2013 - Current
- Training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinating nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervising and managing daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Supervising patient admissions and discharges from the hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Leading teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing the standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Kaweah Health
03.2010 - 03.2013
- Organized and managed the care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
11.2003 - 03.2010
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Inventoried, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2019
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
College of Sequoias
Visalia, CA12.2009
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA11.2003
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assignment
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Staff Supervision
- Team Leadership
- Staff Scheduling
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Direct Patient care
- Rapport building
Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center, Nurse Practitioner (ANCC)
- California Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- National Stroke Certification
- Crisis Prevention Certification
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Ultrasound IV Certification
Languages
Lahu
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit
Kaweah Health
04.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Kaweah Health
03.2010 - 03.2013
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
11.2003 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governors University
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
College of Sequoias
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University