Efrain Moran
Rowland Heights
Summary
Dynamic RN Coordinator with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in care coordination and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient transfer processes through critical thinking and teamwork, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal outcomes. Recognized for reliability and attention to detail in high-pressure environments, delivering quality care across diverse settings.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
04.2016 - Current
- Coordinate and manage safe, efficient patient transfers back to Kaiser facilities.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, transport teams, and receiving units to ensure continuity of care.
- Apply clinical judgement to assess patient stability and appropriateness for transfer.
- Facilitate communication between outside hospitals and Kaiser providers to streamline patient care transitions.
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles County USC Medical Center
05.2005 - 07.2027
- Admitted and stabilized critically injured trauma patients.
- Performed rapid assessments and initiated trauma protocols.
- Monitored airway, hemodynamics, and neurological status.
- Administered emergency medications, blood products, and IV therapies.
- Assisted with trauma procedures and documented in EMR.
- Collaborated with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams for care planning.
Registered Nurse
Optum Urgent Care
05.2013 - 09.2022
- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting , treating a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries.
- Perform assessments, triage, and interventions for patients of all ages.
- Administer medications, treatments, and procedures while monitoring patient response.
- Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
- Collaborate with providers and support staff to deliver efficient, high-quality care in a walk-in environment.
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Schaefer Ambulance Services
06.2008 - 03.2019
- Provided advanced life support and critical care during inter-facility and higher level care transfers.
- Monitored and stabilized critically ill patients, applying rapid clinical judgement in transit.
- Collaborated with sending and receiving medical teams to ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Operated advanced monitoring and life-support equipment while maintaining patient safety.
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2007 - 03.2016
- Delivered patient care in a fast-paced, high volume emergency department, treating patients across all acuity levels, from minor injuries to critical, life-threatening conditions.
- Served as a full-time Charge Nurse, overseeing daily operations, patient flow, and staff assignments to ensure safe and efficiently delivery of care.
- Provided leadership, mentorship, and support to nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and effective team environment.
- Coordinated with physicians, ancillary departments and external resources to optimize patient outcomes and throughput.
- maintained strong clinical skills while balancing admistrative and supervisory responsibilities.
Correctional Registered Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
09.2011 - 03.2013
- Provided nursing care, assessments, and triage for inmates in a correctional facility.
- administered medications, treatments, and emergency interventions per facility protocols.
- Monitored patient health and communicated changes to healthcare and correctional teams
- Delivered health education while maintaining safety and compliance in a controlled environment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
12.1997 - 05.2005
- Prepared and maintained a sterile surgical environment in accordance with AORN and AST standards.
- Assisted surgeons by passing instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.
- Anticipated surgical team needs to ensure efficiency and patient safety.
- Operated and maintained surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile fields.
- Counted sponges, needles, and instruments with RN circulator to maintain accuracy and prevent retained items.
- Prepared patients for surgery, including positioning, draping, and skin prep.
- Assisted with specimen collection, labeling, and handling per protocol.
- Supported a wide variety of surgical specialties including general, orthopedic, trauma, and cardiovascular procedures.
- Precepted and trained new surgical technologists and students on OR protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ05-2011
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare informatics
- Nursing assessment
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
04.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Optum Urgent Care
05.2013 - 09.2022
Correctional Registered Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
09.2011 - 03.2013
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Schaefer Ambulance Services
06.2008 - 03.2019
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2007 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles County USC Medical Center
05.2005 - 07.2027
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
12.1997 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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