Patient-focused nurse administrator with 7 years of diverse clinical experience and expertise in leading interdisciplinary teams within fast-paced clinical environments. Well-versed in planning and directing daily functions and improving delivery of patient care. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Guam Regional Medical City
03.2023 - Current
Manage over 170 nurses and allied staff across 69-bed Progressive Care Unit.
Participated in strategic planning sessions with senior leadership to identify opportunities for organizational growth and improvement within the clinical services division.
Oversaw budgetary management within the department, tracking expenditures against projections while identifying cost-saving measures and ensuring adequate resource allocation.
Leveraged technology advancements in healthcare systems, streamlining processes for more efficient management of resources and data analysis capabilities.
Improved patient satisfaction scores with continuous assessment of patient needs and prompt resolution of concerns.
Assisted in the recruitment process for new staff members, interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions based on skills assessment.
Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
Developed and coordinated continuing education opportunities for nursing staff, promoting ongoing professional development within the department.
Increased employee retention rates by creating a supportive work environment that valued teamwork and open communication.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
08.2019 - 03.2023
Participate in immediate trauma resuscitation of severely injured patients, engaging in Massive Transfusion Protocol per facility policy
Oversee aspects critical care therapies through invasive hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management
Work with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain oxygen saturations within optimal level
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Aurora Advocate
04.2021 - 11.2021
Provide care for patients with various advanced cardiac conditions requiring ECMO support and/or VAD support
Management in recovery of post open-heart surgical patients
Knowledgeable in interpretation of various invasive hemodynamic monitoring (swan ganz, PA, CVP, etc.) and in management of invasive devices specific to cardiac ICU (IABP, Impella)
Manage patients requiring invasive interventions such as transcutaneous pacing, cardioversion, and defibrillation
Registered Nurse, ICU
Silverlake Medical Center
11.2017 - 06.2019
Respond rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
Cared for critically ill patients with varying diagnoses such as MI, COPD, Acute Respiratory Distress requiring ventilator support, stroke, seizures, and diabetes
Served as charge nurse, oriented newly hired nurses, and acted as a role model for the organization's mission, vision, and values
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