Veronica Guerra
Claremont
Summary
Dynamic Supervising Registered Nurse II with extensive experience at USC Norris Cancer Hospital and the State of California. Proven expertise in patient assessment and staff supervision, ensuring adherence to policies while enhancing quality assurance. Recognized for effective care coordination and fostering collaborative environments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Registered Nurse II
State of California, Correctional Health Care Services, CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Norco
03.2018 - Current
- House Supervisor, planning, supervising, and evaluating RNs/LVNs assigned in the Outpatient Housing Unit and the Treatment/Triage Area
- Implements and monitors adherence to policies and procedures, applies supervisory rules and principals, resolves personnel issues, sets goals for staff and ensures the continuity of quality patient care
- Actively participates and supports the Complete Care Model
Clinical Administrative Supervisor
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
Los Angeles
12.2016 - Current
- House Supervisor, facilitates the smooth operation of the Nursing Department and the hospital in general in the absence of Department Managers/Directors
- Working closely with Nursing Staff /Leaders and other members of the healthcare team to maintain standards, problem solve, and facilitate safe patient care
- Collaborates with management as needed to make administrative decisions in regards to total plant operations
Per-diem Correctional RN with the Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles, Medical Services Division
Los Angeles
03.2011 - 01.2019
- Nursing Duties include providing care to arrestees/prisoners in the City Jail
- Triage incoming arrestees with any medical issues/concerns
- RN assessments, Medication administration, opioid or alcohol withdrawal assessment/protocol every 4 hours
- Forensic blood draws
- Sick call rounds
Nurse Lead, Hematology/Oncology/BMT Unit
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
Los Angeles
06.2013 - 08.2018
- Clinical Nurse Lead, works under the care of the Nurse Manager to ensure safe and efficient operational flow of the nursing unit
- Providing clinical support for staff and physicians
- Patient rounding, providing patient care as needed
- Assigning staff, Opti-link, daily huddles
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others
Staff RN, Hematology/Oncology/BMT Unit
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
Los Angeles
06.2008 - 08.2013
- Nursing duties include care of the Hematology/Oncology patients
- RN assessments, Medication administration, Chemotherapy, Central Line Care, IV therapy, Nursing Documentation, Admissions, discharges and patient education
Education
BSN - Nursing
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-1999
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Policy compliance
- Staff supervision
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Supervising Registered Nurse II
State of California, Correctional Health Care Services, CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
03.2018 - Current
Clinical Administrative Supervisor
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
12.2016 - Current
Nurse Lead, Hematology/Oncology/BMT Unit
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2018
Per-diem Correctional RN with the Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles, Medical Services Division
03.2011 - 01.2019
Staff RN, Hematology/Oncology/BMT Unit
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
06.2008 - 08.2013
BSN - Nursing
University of Southern California
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