Edward Matzen
La Habra Heights
Summary
Dynamic Chief Nursing Officer with extensive experience at LA County Dept of Health Services, specializing in correctional health services, and emergency situation management. Proven track record in enhancing patient care delivery through effective personnel management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, leading to improved patient outcomes and a positive work environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer II
LA County Dept of Health Services
01.2019 - Current
- Design and implement standards of care for nursing and delivery of patient care in the correctional health environment.
- Member of the correctional health executive team, representing Nursing.
- Ensure budgetary, staffing and supply needs are within patient care delivery needs.
- Collaborate with local, State, and national representatives to improve the delivery of care in the correctional health setting.
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance and improve patient outcomes.
Clinical Nursing Director II
LA County Sheriff's Department
01.2011 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with law enforcement leaders through regular communication, goal setting, and service improvement activities.
- Established a culture of continuous quality improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Nurse Manager
LA County Sheriff's Dept
08.2003 - 12.2010
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed schedules and overtime use to control costs, and achieve financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
Supervising Staff Nurse I, Sheriff
LA County Sheriff's Dept
09.1999 - 07.2003
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with providers, law enforcement, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Provided employee education and training opportunities.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 60 nurses and support personnel.
Senior Staff Nurse, Sheriff
LA County Sheriff's Dept
02.1997 - 08.1999
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient health care needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying providers and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided orientation and precepting for new nursing employees.
Staff Nurse, Sheriff
LA County Sheriff's Dept
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with providers.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State University, Los Angeles
Los AngelesMaster of Science - Public Administration
National University
La Jolla, CASkills
- Correctional health services
- Emergency situations management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Personnel management
- Staff mentoring and coaching
- Continuous quality improvement
Affiliations
- Association of California Nurse Leaders
Certification
Registered Nurse
Public Health Nurse
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer II
LA County Dept of Health Services
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Nursing Director II
LA County Sheriff's Department
01.2011 - 12.2018
Nurse Manager
LA County Sheriff's Dept
08.2003 - 12.2010
Supervising Staff Nurse I, Sheriff
LA County Sheriff's Dept
09.1999 - 07.2003
Senior Staff Nurse, Sheriff
LA County Sheriff's Dept
02.1997 - 08.1999
Staff Nurse, Sheriff
LA County Sheriff's Dept
01.1995 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State University, Los Angeles
Master of Science - Public Administration
National University
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