Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Liaison Nurse
College Of San Mateo Nursing Program
San Mateo, CA
10.2022 - Current
Research and establish new community partnerships through internet searches and cold-calling
Visit various clinical community sites
Review existing contracts with community partners for alignment with specific course content
Collaborate with faculty in establishing new partnerships
Learn and use two clinical placement platforms to establish new community sites
Coordinate with faculty and student schedules to make routine visits to community sites
Reestablish community services such as senior blood pressure screening
Post-Transplant Coordinator R.N.
Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco, CA
04.2019 - 06.2022
Coordinated an interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care for post- transplant patients, including utilization management, facilitation of discharge planning and clinical management of renal transplant related follow up care
Acted as liaison between Kaiser Permanente and the transplant Center of Excellence (COE)
Consulted with transplant team members, including the Transplant Nurse Practitioner, Transplant Nephrologist and/or Medical Director, and COE transplant coordinators as needed to ensure safe repatriation and appropriate monitoring and treatment plans following renal transplant
Provided patient orientation and education regarding post-transplant care upon repatriation after transplantation
Ensured that accurate clinical records are maintained for transplant related care, including review of the COE's EMR and transcription of clinical documentation as required
Developed and updated educational materials for the KP transplant program including but not limited to educational materials for members, families, and physicians
Pre-Operative R.N.
Stanford Health Care
Redwood City, CA
10.2018 - 04.2019
Provided nursing care for perioperative patients by applying the nursing process prior to and after surgery in accordance to the California Nurse Practice Act and Stanford Health Care's (SHC) policies and procedures
Conveyed patients' plan of care and collaborate with the perioperative team in providing quality patient care toward desired surgical outcomes
Delegated and supervised appropriate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel
Pre-operative R.N.
SOAR Surgery Center
Burlingame, CA
01.2012 - 04.2019
Collected, interpreted and recorded pertinent data in order to execute a plan of care appropriate to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
Followed the standards of care for pre-operative and postoperative nursing care, along with the preferences of surgeons and anesthesiologists
Conveyed plan of care and collaborates with other medical staff and surgical team
Revised plan of care, as needed, to accommodate patient's recovery based on continuous assessment
Educated patients and their families on pre-operative preparation and post-operative care
Served as a preceptor for De Anza College nursing students and train newly-hired RN's in the pre-operative unit
Assistant Nurse Manager
Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco, CA
01.2017 - 10.2018
Supervised daily clinical operations primarily in the Cardiac Procedure Unit (CPU) and step-down cardiac unit (1North) ensuring that safe and high-quality patient care is delivered and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures
Managed daily clinical operations including human resource, staffing, payroll, and quality improvement
Monitored utilization of staff in accordance to patient population needs and implement the most cost effective method
Assisted in designing and implementing in-service and education plans in promoting staff development
Troubleshoot daily operational issues and ensure patient-centered care is delivered in accordance to the established plan of treatment
Staff Nurse II
Telemetry St. Mary's Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
01.2009 - 01.2012
Provided safe, evidence-based and effective nursing care to medical-surgical and cardiac patients by utilizing the nursing process to meet expected patient outcomes
Closely monitored pre- and post-op heart surgery, myocardial infarction (MI) screening and cardiac diagnostic procedures
Specially trained to care for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) patients post cardiac stenting procedures to ensure patients are hemodynamically stable
Recognized the signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary and respiratory emergencies and initiated standardized interventions to stabilize the patient
Public Safety Communications Dispatcher
City & County Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
01.1997 - 01.2005
Processed incoming 911 and non-emergency calls for the city of San Francisco
Communicated and dispatched relevant public safety personnel by utilizing two-way radio and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems
Exercised great ability to work well under pressure and during emergency situations
Complex Case Unit, Lead Senior Consultant / Interim Executive Escalation Liaison at Kaiser PermanenteComplex Case Unit, Lead Senior Consultant / Interim Executive Escalation Liaison at Kaiser Permanente