Experience

Lompoc Unified School District

• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Unified School District Registered Nurse

  • May 2021 - Present

  Santa Barbara County, California, United States


Lompoc Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Assistant Director Of Nursing

  • Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

Comprehensive Care Center, LVMC
• Director Of Nursing

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2020


Lompoc Valley Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Medical/Surgical

  • Dec 2014 - 2017

• Nurse Manager, Medical/Surgical

  • Apr 2013 - Dec 2014

  Coordinate activities that support all aspects of patient care in the department. Work with other Nurse Managers, Directors and staff to develop a fiscally sound budget that meets patient needs, staffing criteria and the goals of the organization.Supervise/delegate nursing care given by nursing staff and provides input on staff performance.Demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. A leader in continuous quality improvement activities within the Medical/Surgical… Show more Coordinate activities that support all aspects of patient care in the department. Work with other Nurse Managers, Directors and staff to develop a fiscally sound budget that meets patient needs, staffing criteria and the goals of the organization.Supervise/delegate nursing care given by nursing staff and provides input on staff performance.Demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. A leader in continuous quality improvement activities within the Medical/Surgical department and organization. Is knowledgeable of Title 22, CMS regulations and other federal or state guidelines that impact patient care. In addition, work closely with the informatics team to customize the EMR system to better fit organizational needs.

• Charge RN - Medical/Surgical

  • Dec 2010 - Jun 2013

  Plan, coordinate and implement patient care for Medical/Surgical patients. Demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Remain flexible to changing systems. Treat patients, families, visitors, peers and physicians with consideration and respect. Work well under stress or with tight deadlines. Communicate concerns appropriately using the established chain of command. Exhibit the ability to organize work assignments and follow through with accuracy. Exercise good… Show more Plan, coordinate and implement patient care for Medical/Surgical patients. Demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Remain flexible to changing systems. Treat patients, families, visitors, peers and physicians with consideration and respect. Work well under stress or with tight deadlines. Communicate concerns appropriately using the established chain of command. Exhibit the ability to organize work assignments and follow through with accuracy. Exercise good judgment, demonstrate initiative, emotional stability, tact and poise.

• Registered Nurse

  • Jul 2009 - Nov 2010

  Assume responsibility for a group of patients and provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. Apply diverse skills and competencies from healthcare/nursing education, training and other experience to provide compassionate and competent care for the patient as needed to meet their needs and achieve the highest standard of care.

• Lab Assistant / Phlebotemist

  • Oct 2004 - Jul 2009

  Responsibilities included performing venipuncture using equipment including vaccutainer sleeves and tubes, various gauges and styles of needles, and tourniquets, and other procedures. Follow hospital policy and other regulations regarding handling patient information, record keeping, and to properly collect, label, record, and prepare specimens and samples based on departmental procedures to assist in analysis by Clinical Laboratory professionals. Performed other related duties incidental to… Show more Responsibilities included performing venipuncture using equipment including vaccutainer sleeves and tubes, various gauges and styles of needles, and tourniquets, and other procedures. Follow hospital policy and other regulations regarding handling patient information, record keeping, and to properly collect, label, record, and prepare specimens and samples based on departmental procedures to assist in analysis by Clinical Laboratory professionals. Performed other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Certfied Nurses Assistant

  • Jun 2003 - Oct 2004



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Basic Lifesaving Skills Instructor

  • Dec 2002 - Jun 2003

  Prepared materials and lesson plans for instruction. Taught 200 students in Basic Lifesaving Skills in a military environment. Monitored, tested and documented student performance as it related to performing shock treatment, administering CPR, controlling bleeding and starting IV catheterization. Encouraged and motivated individuals to perform at their best.



US Army - 86th Combat Support Hospital

• 91B Medical Specialist, 91W Healthcare Specialist, EMT (Certified), 68W

  • 2000 - 2003

  Provided emergency and routing of outpatient and inpatient medical care and treatment, administered emergency medical treatment; assisted with inpatient/outpatient assessment, care and treatment, administration of immunizations, oxygen administration, practice medical and surgical asepsis and infection control, trained in triage of mass casualties, care for patients with shock, immobilize orthopedic injuries, screening and maintenance of medical records, prepared treatment rooms for patient… Show more Provided emergency and routing of outpatient and inpatient medical care and treatment, administered emergency medical treatment; assisted with inpatient/outpatient assessment, care and treatment, administration of immunizations, oxygen administration, practice medical and surgical asepsis and infection control, trained in triage of mass casualties, care for patients with shock, immobilize orthopedic injuries, screening and maintenance of medical records, prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations. Additional experience to include blood draws, initiate and maintain intravenous therapy, endotracheal intubations and artificial airways, application and removal of sutures and dressings, tracheotomy care, among other invasive skills. Assembled necessary paperwork to construct patient charts, updated and maintained 300 records according to policy, entered and programmed into computer database, safeguarded all confidential information related to patient’s care and treatment. Graduated from the Medical Specialist Course (91W) with National Certification as an EMT-I. Show less