Confident in overseeing care for individuals facing life-threatening conditions, and difficult recoveries. Caring in partnering with family and support staff to deliver exceptional care to each patient.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, ICU
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia
02.2019 - 08.2025
Managed daily operations of the ICU, maintaining workflow efficiency.
Managed staffing schedules for optimal coverage of shifts within the unit.
Promoted a positive work environment through professional interactions with coworkers.
Delegated tasks to staff nurses and monitored their progress.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
RN-Staff Nurse
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia
02.2009 - 02.2019
Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes and coordinating appropriate responses.
Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the healthcare team.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
Respiratory Therapist
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia
06.2003 - 02.2009
Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
Monitored and assessed patient responses to therapy interventions regularly.
Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
Operated ventilators and other respiratory support devices effectively.
Conducted diagnostic tests to evaluate lung function and capacity.