William Paige
Nursing
Long Beach
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, excelling in trauma services and emergency care. Proven problem-solving and data analysis skills enhanced program efficiency and compliance. Committed to team management and staff development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in patient care.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Director of Trauma Services
Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
- Coordinated community outreach programs to promote injury prevention and awareness of available resources.
- Enhanced the efficiency of the trauma program through regular performance evaluations and data analysis.
- Ensured compliance with state regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting processes.
- Oversaw staff training and development, maintaining a high level of expertise in trauma care among team members.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement within the trauma program, fostering innovation and collaboration among team members.
Registered Nurse, Per Diem
St. Michael's Surgery Center
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center
10.2001 - 11.2020
- I held multiple roles during my nineteen years in the Emergency Department including staff nurse, charge nurse, and manager.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians, promoting effective communication and timely resolution of concerns or issues.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem
College Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2015
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Liberty Ambulance/RN's-2-Go Registry
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Enhanced patient care by providing rapid and efficient critical care transport services.
- Collaborated with hospital staff to ensure smooth transitions from facility to ambulance, promoting continuity of care.
- Conducted thorough assessments of each patient''s needs upon arrival at referring hospitals before initiating any treatments or interventions during transport.
- Implemented advanced life support measures when necessary, stabilizing patients prior to arrival at destination facilities.
Registered Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
03.1999 - 10.2001
- Started as a newgrad nurse in the Telemetry unit quickly completing their critical care course and then gaining experience in the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Pharmacy Technician
Vermillion Rexall Drugstore
05.1992 - 02.1997
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
Education
MBA -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Problem-solving
Data collecting
Data analyzing
Team management
Computer efficiency
Affiliations
- Los Angeles County Association of Trauma Program Managers (ATPM)
- Los Angeles County Trauma Hospital Advisory Committee (THAC)
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- Society of Trauma Nurses (STN)
- American Trauma Society (ATS)
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
Timeline
Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN)
10-2026
Advance Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
10-2026
Registered Nurse (RN)
05-2026
Basic Life Support (BLS)
02-2026
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
02-2026
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
02-2026
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
02-2026
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
01-2026
Center for Disease Control Incident Command Training
06-2025
American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed Instructor
05-2021
Director of Trauma Services
Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Per Diem
St. Michael's Surgery Center
01.2018 - 11.2020
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Liberty Ambulance/RN's-2-Go Registry
02.2014 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem
College Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center
10.2001 - 11.2020
MBA -
Western Governors University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Riverside
05.2001 -
Registered Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
03.1999 - 10.2001
Pharmacy Technician
Vermillion Rexall Drugstore
05.1992 - 02.1997
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