Satinder Bajwa
Healthcare Leader | Nursing Operations Expert | Nurse Manager
Bakersfield
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with 11+ years of clinical experience and over 5 years of progressive leadership in acute, rehabilitation, and case management settings. Successfully led a full Joint Commission accreditation survey and CMS/CDPH complaint validation surveys with zero citations. Proven success in leading multidisciplinary teams, improving patient outcomes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence. Seeking to leverage expertise in clinical operations and strategic leadership as Chief Nursing Officer.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Nurse Manager — Med-Surg/Tele, ICU, Case Management
Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Lead operations for Med-Surg/Tele, ICU, and Case Management departments, optimizing resource use and patient care quality.
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and regulatory compliance across multiple units.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care transitions, rehabilitation outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
- Develop leadership initiatives to mentor, coach, and advance nursing staff.
- Successfully led Med-Surg/Tele, ICU, and Case Management departments through a full Joint Commission survey, as well as CMS and CDPH complaint validation surveys, achieving zero citations and maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Manager
Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Directed CDI initiatives to enhance clinical documentation accuracy, quality metrics, and hospital reimbursements.
- Partnered with physicians and coders to improve data integrity and support high-quality patient care.
- Educated staff on best documentation practices aligned with rehabilitation and acute care standards.
Nurse Shift Manager — Medical-Surgical Unit
Dignity Health
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed daily operations for a busy medical-surgical/telemetry/oncology and post-surgical unit, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.
- Supervised 40+ staff members, addressing patient needs, clinical issues, and hospital policies.
- Led initiatives to improve patient and staff satisfaction, driving positive HCAHPS outcomes.
Rehabilitation RN
Golden Bridge Staffing Agency/Encompass Health
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered specialized rehabilitative nursing care to patients recovering from acute illnesses, surgeries, and injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care strategies.
- Supported quality initiatives aimed at improving rehabilitation outcomes and patient safety.
Registered Nurse (RN) — Med-Surg/Tele/Oncology/Post-Surgery
Dignity Health
07.2016 - 11.2019
- Provided comprehensive nursing care, including post-surgical recovery management, oncology support, and telemetry monitoring.
- Partnered with physicians to quickly assess changing patient conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient needs through all phases of hospital care, from admission to discharge.
Director of Nursing
Chateau D' Bakersfield
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Directed nursing operations in a rehabilitation-focused long-term care setting.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and staff development.
- Developed and executed staffing models and clinical programs promoting excellence in rehabilitative care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
01-2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Sri Ganganagar Nursing School
01-2011
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management -
Bangalore University
01-2007
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Leadership
- Rehabilitation and Acute Care Nursing
- Quality Assurance and Process Improvement
- Staff Development and Mentorship
- Clinical Operations Management
- Case Management and Care Coordination
- Budgeting and Resource Optimization
- Regulatory Compliance (CMS, Joint Commission)
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Electronic Health Records (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)
- EMR/EHR Systems: Epic, Cerner, Meditech
- CDI Systems & Healthcare Analytics Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Scheduling Software: Kronos
- Telehealth Platforms
- Discharge planning
- Department management
- Crisis intervention
- Policy development
- Policy optimization
- Utilization management
Problem-solving
Microsoft office
Hiring staff
Multidisciplinary care coordination
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), California, 02/01/25
Affiliations
- Member, American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
- Member, Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN)
Degrees
- MSN (Near Completion)
- BSN
- BBM
- RN
Timeline
Nurse Manager — Med-Surg/Tele, ICU, Case Management
Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Manager
Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2023
Nurse Shift Manager — Medical-Surgical Unit
Dignity Health
11.2019 - 01.2021
Rehabilitation RN
Golden Bridge Staffing Agency/Encompass Health
07.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse (RN) — Med-Surg/Tele/Oncology/Post-Surgery
Dignity Health
07.2016 - 11.2019
Director of Nursing
Chateau D' Bakersfield
12.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Sri Ganganagar Nursing School
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management -
Bangalore University
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