Seasoned pediatric nursing professional with 21 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, case management and department operations. Passionate about delivering quality care and facilitating healthcare coordination.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager RN
Childrens Hospital Orange County
05.2023 - Current
Responsible for the delivery of care coordination services in the Cystic Fibrosis and Primary Dyskinesia Clinic
Assumes a leadership role for the primary role assigned to the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes
Is involved in the planning and delivery of patient and family-centered care through a collaborative process including the patient and family, nurses, social workers, physicians, other practitioners, caregivers, and the community.
Nursing Shift Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente Fontana
07.2022 - Current
Manages all the patient care departments, ensuring appropriate quality of care and compliance with regulations
Coordinates and monitors staffing for all shifts to ensure patients have adequate coverage
Monitors the flow of patients in and out of the hospital
Handles occurrences during the shift, ensuring appropriate documentation and communication
Charge Nurse
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
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
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
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
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
MSN (Nursing Education) -
Capella University
01.2021
BSN -
San Diego State University
01.2002
Certification
Chemotherapy Certification (APHON)
Basic Life Support Certification
Pediatric Acute Life Support
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Affiliations
Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses
Southern California Association of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nurses
Timeline
Case Manager RN
Childrens Hospital Orange County
05.2023 - Current
Nursing Shift Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente Fontana
07.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Redlands Clinic
09.2021 - 07.2022
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Fontana, Pediatrics Clinic
02.2021 - 09.2021
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanent Fontana, Pediatrics
05.2016 - 02.2021
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Fontana, Pediatrics
11.2004 - 05.2016
Staff Nurse
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, CA., Hematology-Oncology Unit
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