Kimberly J. Alonso MSN, RN
Anaheim
Summary
Eager nursing leader seeking to utilize critical thinking skills at a healthcare organization to foster growth and be influential in safe patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Nursing Director
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Direct operational initiatives to enhance patient care delivery and service efficiency.
- Implement strategic planning processes to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute innovative healthcare solutions.
- Oversee budget management, ensuring resource allocation adhered to fiscal guidelines.
- Develop high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Telemetry/DOU Nursing Manager
West Anaheim Medical Center
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Oversaw daily nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and promote best practices among nursing team.
- Coordinated patient care activities, improving communication between nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.
- Developed schedules for nursing staff to optimize resource allocation and maintain adequate coverage levels.
- Oversaw the Nurse Mentorship Program to help foster guidance and support among the nursing staff, both novice and experienced.
ED/ICU Nursing Director
South Coast Global Medical Center
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Monitored ED and ICU workflow and administrative processes
- Focused on ED throughput, ED metrics, and decreasing patients' length of stay.
- Oversaw operations and provided collective feedback to nursing staff to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with organization leadership to guide operational strategy.
- Developed policies and ensured implementation through nursing education.
- Supported the Quality Department by helping create action plans.
- Involved with the Orange County EMS and attended quarterly Regional Emergency Advisory Committee (REAC) Meetings.
- Acted as a Daisy Award Coordinator.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Instructor
American Career College
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Experienced in teaching NCLEX techniques, Fundamentals, and Pharmacology.
- Led classes with 40+ students.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
Nursing House Supervisor
South Coast Global Medical Center
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Facilitated hospital throughput by organizing placement of ED admissions to inpatient departments in a timely manner.
- Supported all nursing departments and escalated all concerns up the Chain of Command.
- Attempted to provide safe staffing according to operational needs and Title 22.
- Responded to all patient medical emergencies and internal disasters.
- Acted as a resource to the nursing staff and attempted to problem solve.
Telemetry/Medical-Surgical RN
South Coast Global Medical Center
09.2014 - 08.2019
- Managed quality care for patients with various medical conditions.
- Advised patients and family members of proper discharge plan objectives, wound management, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Precepted new graduate nurses and trained them in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Acted as a Charge Nurse and provided support to the nursing team.
RN Staff Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach CA
01.2016 - 11.2017
- 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 physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medications and IV administrations, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Night Shift RN Supervisor
Shea Rehab
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and quality patient care standards.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, acuities and nursing unit census to meet resident needs.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA 05-2014
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Employee development
- Hiring and retention
- Budget management
- Strategic planning
Certification
- California RN License Number 95031669 - April 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - June 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - January 2027
Timeline
Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Nursing Director
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Telemetry/DOU Nursing Manager
West Anaheim Medical Center
11.2023 - 07.2024
ED/ICU Nursing Director
South Coast Global Medical Center
04.2022 - 10.2023
Nursing House Supervisor
South Coast Global Medical Center
08.2019 - 04.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse Instructor
American Career College
11.2017 - 05.2022
RN Staff Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach CA
01.2016 - 11.2017
Telemetry/Medical-Surgical RN
South Coast Global Medical Center
09.2014 - 08.2019
Night Shift RN Supervisor
Shea Rehab
06.2014 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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