Seasoned pediatric nursing professional with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, case management and department operations. Passionate about delivering quality care and facilitating healthcare coordination.
Work History
Case Manager Specialty RN
2 Years 8 Months
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center | 12.2023 - Current
Coordinated comprehensive care for hematology and oncology patients with CCS-eligible conditions, ensuring timely access to diagnostics, treatments, specialty services, and community resources. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, obtain authorizations, facilitate referrals, monitor treatment progress, provide patient and family education, and advocate for high-quality, cost-effective care across the continuum.
Case Manager RN
2 Years 3 Months
Childrens Hospital Orange County | 05.2023 - 08.2025
Provided comprehensive case management for patients with complex hematologic disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings. Coordinated multidisciplinary care, discharge planning, specialty referrals, treatment authorizations, and follow-up services while advocating for patients, educating families, and ensuring continuity of care to optimize clinical outcomes.
Nursing Department Assistant Manager
1 Year 5 Months
Kaiser Permanente Fontana | 07.2022 - 12.2023
Managed patient care departments, ensuring quality of care and regulatory compliance
Coordinated staffing for all shifts, guaranteeing adequate patient coverage
Monitors the flow of patients in and out of the hospital
Handled occurrences during shift, maintaining thorough documentation and clear communication
Charge Nurse
10 Months
Kaiser Permanente Redlands Clinic | 09.2021 - 07.2022
Managed the daily operation of various departments of the clinic
Provide staff education and training to employees
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Provided supervision and support to the staff
Collaborated with medical providers to promote quality patient care.
Staff Nurse
7 Months
Kaiser Permanente Fontana, Pediatrics Clinic | 02.2021 - 09.2021
Direct care of patients in an outpatient pediatric clinic
Administered medications, immunizations, and stimulation testings in the infusion clinic
Performed as a telephone nurse advice nurse utilizing established triage protocols and guidelines
Performed as a resource or support to medical assistants and licensed vocational nurses.
Charge Nurse
4 Years 9 Months
Kaiser Permanent Fontana, Pediatrics | 05.2016 - 02.2021
Managed a team of nursing staff in a 24-bed unit and assumed responsibility for direction and coordination of the departmental functions
Ensures that quality care is provided according to policies and procedures, that patient flow/placement is efficient and that daily staffing needs are met to assure the highest quality patient care, safety and satisfaction
Participated in interprofessional collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to ensure the best patient outcomes
Participated in hospital performance improvement activities such as Magnet council to improve safety and patient outcomes.
Staff Nurse
11 Years 6 Months
Kaiser Permanente Fontana, Pediatrics | 11.2004 - 05.2016
Responsible for health care needs of pediatric patients with acute and chronic conditions in a busy acute hospital setting
Performed nursing assessments, administered medications, and chemotherapy drugs, and developed a plan of care based on the patient's developmental and healthcare needs
Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies and procedures
Provided clinical education and support services to patients and family members.
Staff Nurse
7 Years 3 Months
Children's Hospital Los Angeles, CA., Hematology-Oncology Unit | 05.2002 - 08.2009
Managed care of pediatric patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and hematological disorders
Conducted nursing assessments, administered medications, and chemotherapy drugs, and coordinated plan of care based on the patient's developmental needs
Provided education to patients and families for homecare and discharge planning.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | 01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | 01-2002
Affiliations
Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses
Southern California Association of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nurses
Certification
Chemotherapy Certification (APHON)
Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Case Manager Specialty RN
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Case Manager RN
Childrens Hospital Orange County
05.2023 - 08.2025Read More
Nursing Department Assistant Manager
Kaiser Permanente Fontana
07.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Redlands Clinic
09.2021 - 07.2022Read More
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Fontana, Pediatrics Clinic
02.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanent Fontana, Pediatrics
05.2016 - 02.2021Read More
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Fontana, Pediatrics
11.2004 - 05.2016Read More
Staff Nurse
Children's Hospital Los Angeles, CA., Hematology-Oncology Unit
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