Experience

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  UCLA School of Nursing

  • Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Nursing Instructor

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Los Angeles, California, United States

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  Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)

  • Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Registered Nurse

    • Apr 2023 - Present
    • Los Angeles, California, United States

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  Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

  • San Diego, California, United States

  • Registered Nurse

    • Oct 2021 - Apr 2023
    • San Diego, California, United States

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  County of San Diego

  • Graduate Student Nurse Worker

    • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

    - Prepare and administer Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines- Screen and assess patients to ensure safe and effective vaccination- Perform COVID-19 swab tests to adult and pediatric patients

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  Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science

  • San Diego, California, United States

  • Graduate Student

    • Aug 2019 - May 2021
    • San Diego, California, United States

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  Pathways By Molina

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Housing Specialist

    • Mar 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Greater San Diego Area

    -Provided linkage to and maintenance of appropriate housing to Transitional-Aged Youth (TAY)-Established and fostered partnerships with property and housing managers to ensure quality care for TAY-Facilitated face to face visits with TAY in their homes to conduct checks and advocate for their needs-Educated TAY on daily living skills, money management, and tenant rights so they were better able to maintain their housing-Utilized the Coordinated Entry System to assess, match, and place TAY with housing providers-Assisted with managing housing budget, distributing rent and furniture checks, and maintaining financial ledger-Participated in Assertive Community Treatment team to give high quality mental health services to TAY-Document services accurately and in a timely manner on Cerner platform-Attended regular meetings with San Diego County and Housing Providers to check in regarding TAY residents-Coordinated with hospital discharge planners to prevent TAY from being discharged with nowhere to stay-Implemented privacy practices to remain HIPPA compliant at all times

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  Vista Hill CalWORKs Case Management

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Family Stabilization Specialist

    • Sep 2015 - Feb 2018
    • Greater San Diego Area

    -Provided short-term, intensive case management to families on Welfare to Work program-Implemented crisis management strategies to remove barriers to employment, stability, and independence-Completed assessments to identify clients’ various needs (e.g. basic needs, mental health, behavioral health, etc.)-Assisted families in connecting with various community service programs to address their needs-Transported clients to various community programs to ensure needs are met-Managed an average case load of 20 families per month while providing individualized care to each-Maintained updated, legible, and clear client files that track families’ progress-Implemented privacy practices to remain HIPPA compliant at all times

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  San Diego Center for Children

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organization Management
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Independent Living Skills Counselor

    • Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

    -Facilitated therapeutic groups focused on a variety of life skills topics (e.g. money, hygiene, nutrition, etc.)-Utilized Microsoft Powerpoint and Prezi to create multimedia presentations to engage clients in learning-Connected clients to community resources to assist with their future independent living-Assisted clients in preparing for their future through job readiness, college prep, and housing options-Collaborated with several other organizations to create learning opportunities for clients-Referred clients to Paws’itive Teams Therapy Dog Program for at-risk youth and helped to facilitate activities-Transported clients to various community activities to provide learning opportunities -Contributed to the creation and implementation of Advanced Therapy Dog Program for teens to mentor youth-Kept updated notes and files on clients’ progress in the Life Skills program-Participated in monthly treatment teams and occasional IEPs to ensure client was receiving holistic treatment -Implement privacy practices to remain HIPPA compliant at all times

  • Child Development Counselor

    • Mar 2012 - Jul 2013

    -Encouraged, supported, and cared for 24 male and female residents (age 13-18)-Employed multiple approaches to trauma-based care to equip clients with important life skills-Assisted clients in modifying maladaptive behaviors and implementing coping strategies to improve their livelihood-Ensured a safe and appropriate environment for clients and staff through crisis prevention and management

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  Second Chance

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Intern

    • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
    • Greater San Diego Area

    -Performed data entry and file re-organization using Raiser's Edge fundraising program-Wrote monthly newsletters and emails and sent email blasts with Constant Contact -Worked with 16-21 year olds in the JOLT (Juvenile Options for Lifelong Transition) Program-Interviewed and shadowed multiple program managers to gain first-hand knowledge of the criminal justice field

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  University of San Diego

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Supervisor/Barista

    • Aug 2008 - Dec 2011
    • Greater San Diego Area

    -Promoted from Barista to Supervisor based on excellent performance, reliability, and leadership-Worked 20 hrs/wk while enrolled in USD full-time, graduating with a 3.15 GPA-Led a shift team of 3-4 in all café operations-Trusted to prepare the end-of-day bank deposits and exchange money from the safe-Operated cash register-Prepared food and beverages-Provided friendly service to guests

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  Granville Place of Safety

  • Granville, Jamaica

  • Research Associate

    • Jun 2011 - Jun 2011
    • Granville, Jamaica

    -Created and led emotional literacy activities with 67 girls, ages 9-18, residing at the Place of Safety-Provided a nonjudgmental atmosphere for the girls to explore their past, present, and future during interviews-Established trust and formed lasting relationships with the administration, staff, and girls that continue to grow-Supported undergraduate and graduate level students to connect with the girls and provide continued positivity

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  Ulta

  • Carlsbad, CA

  • Stock Team Member

    • Jul 2009 - Feb 2010
    • Carlsbad, CA

    -Maintained a clean and orderly space for guests to enjoy-Ensured new deliveries were promptly placed on shelves and displays-Provided assistance and answered guests’ questions as needed