Intensive Care Nurse

• Aug 2020 - Present

Student Nurse Practicum

• Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

Completed over 140 hours in intensive care units providing total care for 2-3 critically ill patients per shift. Adhered to evidence-based practices to effectively assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient outcomes while assuming increased responsibility under supervision of RN preceptor. Administered medications, titrated drip systems, and monitored ventilators safely with zero errors for critically ill patients. Collaborated with inter-professional care teams to support the creation and implementation of patient care plans and improvement of processes.

Clinic Supervisor and Medical Assistant

• Feb 2017 - Jan 2019

Managed a team of 2 medical providers and 2 support staff which served a panel of 2,000 patients. Trained 4 new medical assistants on office and clinical processes including 12-lead EKG performance, spirometry testing, and laboratory specimen collection. Conducted yearly flu vaccination clinics resulting in increased annual patient flu vaccinations. Managed clinic expenses and inventory to stay within yearly operating budget. Managed a team of 2 medical providers and 2 support staff which served a panel of 2,000 patients. Trained 4 new medical assistants on office and clinical processes including 12-lead EKG performance, spirometry testing, and laboratory specimen collection. Conducted yearly flu vaccination clinics resulting in increased annual patient flu vaccinations. Managed clinic expenses and inventory to stay within yearly operating budget.

Office Coordinator, West Coast

• Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

Provided office leadership and acted as the sole on-site representative for all human resources and administrative issues for the entire West Coast office of over 50 staff. Performed all on-boarding activities for new employees including initial orientation, I-9 documentation, direct deposit setup and new employee building clearance. Conducted site tours of 4 hotel locations and initiated negotiations with sales management to obtain favorable rates and preferred traveling locations for East Coast employees. Coordinated monthly client meetings for approximately 30 attendees per event by ensuring timely distribution of meeting agendas, post meeting presentations, greeting clients upon arrival, arranging catering for breakfast and lunch, and provide additional support as necessary. Assisted in planning and coordinating 3 day, out-of-town, company client retreat for over 100 attendees and their families.

Patient Care Coordinator

• Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

Coordinated patient appointments and procedures for 15 physiatry and sports medicine physicians at 7 clinic locations. Restructured office scheduling processes for 7 clinics and 15 physicians which resulted in a 20% increase in patient volumes. Advocated for patient needs through interfacing with insurance companies to obtain required authorizations. Reconciled received patient referrals with weekly scheduled appointments. Coordinated patient appointments and procedures for 15 physiatry and sports medicine physicians at 7 clinic locations. Restructured office scheduling processes for 7 clinics and 15 physicians which resulted in a 20% increase in patient volumes. Advocated for patient needs through interfacing with insurance companies to obtain required authorizations. Reconciled received patient referrals with weekly scheduled appointments.

Patient Registrar

• May 2013 - Mar 2015

Performed registrar functions in a Level 2 trauma center as scheduled for all departments of patient care. Documented accurate patient data for 15-25 patients per shift in a discreet and professional manner with zero wrong patient registration errors. Assisted clinical staff through answering phones, responding to call lights, announcing codes, paging physicians, and verifying accuracy of ICD-9 codes and laboratory orders. Recognized by clinical staff for maintaining a high level of courtesy and empathy for patients and their families.