Experience

The Nursing Beat

• United States
• Media and Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Contributor

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  • Curate daily nursing-related social media content for a daily digital newsletter dedicated to over 28k nurses and allied professionals.



Baxter International Inc.

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Novice Nurse Consultant

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  • Provide insight on the education and training processes for new nurses related to fluid management, IV therapy and monitoring devices. • Outline detailed workflows around fluid and IV medication administration, documentation, data interpretation/access, and patient hand-off. • Test products and provide feedback on new product development projects.



Stanford Health Care

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Nurse II

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  ENT/Plastic Surgery/Breast Oncology/Chronic Pain Adaptable Acuity Unit • Collaboratively and independently implement individualized plans of care and nursing interventions for breast oncology, ENT oncology, chronic pain, and ED over-flow patients at the ICU-stepdown and acute care level. • Manage, assess, and troubleshoot fresh tracheostomies and laryngectomies with Q1hour-Q4hour suctioning, inner cannula cleaning, and stoma care. • Assess and manage tissue perfusion and viability… Show more ENT/Plastic Surgery/Breast Oncology/Chronic Pain Adaptable Acuity Unit • Collaboratively and independently implement individualized plans of care and nursing interventions for breast oncology, ENT oncology, chronic pain, and ED over-flow patients at the ICU-stepdown and acute care level. • Manage, assess, and troubleshoot fresh tracheostomies and laryngectomies with Q1hour-Q4hour suctioning, inner cannula cleaning, and stoma care. • Assess and manage tissue perfusion and viability of reconstructive flaps Q1hour-Q4hours for oncology and trauma patients. • Administer ketamine and lidocaine infusions to chronic pain patients within safe parameters. • Telemetry monitoring and evaluation of patient data to determine nursing diagnoses. • Rapidly adapt to problem situations, respond quickly and appropriately, and identify the need for and activate emergency protocols. • Provide emotional support and patient and family-centered education through the healing process and safe discharge home. • Completed a Nurse Residency Program Evidence-Based Practice Project on fall prevention through intentional hourly rounding in acute care patients. Show less



Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Care Coordination Liaison

  • Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

  Palo Alto, California, United States • Collaborated with Clinicians, Case Management, and Social Work to conduct assessments and make referrals to medical care as identified by treatment plan. • Prioritized and resolved patient barriers to medical inpatient and outpatient treatment, and communicate needs for education, referrals, and resources to appropriate interdisciplinary teams. • Performed data entry related to discharge planning, utilization review, medical equipment, provider and community referrals, and quality… Show more • Collaborated with Clinicians, Case Management, and Social Work to conduct assessments and make referrals to medical care as identified by treatment plan. • Prioritized and resolved patient barriers to medical inpatient and outpatient treatment, and communicate needs for education, referrals, and resources to appropriate interdisciplinary teams. • Performed data entry related to discharge planning, utilization review, medical equipment, provider and community referrals, and quality indicators in the EMR. Show less



U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Nurse Technician

  • Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  San Francisco, California, United States • Audited, collected, and analyzed data of near misses and patient safety events for the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals, quality metrics, and high reliability. • Provided effective clinical education to staff members regarding patient safety issues and high reliability standards. • Assisted physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary professionals on quality improvement initiatives.



University of San Francisco

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nursing Clinical Rotations

  • May 2020 - May 2022

  UCSF Children’s Hospital Walnut Creek | Jan – May 2022 Outpatient Perioperative Pediatric Unit, Quality Improvement Project • Implemented a Quality Improvement Initiative to decrease patient and family anxiety, increase compliance, and improve clinical outcomes in an outpatient perioperative clinical setting. • Provided continued staff education on communication frameworks including Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You (AIDET) and Commit to Sit. National… Show more UCSF Children’s Hospital Walnut Creek | Jan – May 2022 Outpatient Perioperative Pediatric Unit, Quality Improvement Project • Implemented a Quality Improvement Initiative to decrease patient and family anxiety, increase compliance, and improve clinical outcomes in an outpatient perioperative clinical setting. • Provided continued staff education on communication frameworks including Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You (AIDET) and Commit to Sit. National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services – Mental Health | Aug – Nov 2021 Kaiser Permanente San Francisco – Telemetry Medical-Surgical Unit | May – Aug 2021 Sutter CPMC Mission Bernal – Medical-Surgical Unit | Jan – May 2021 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital – NICU, ICN, L&D, Postpartum | Aug – Nov 2020 Virtual Clinical – Pediatrics | Aug – Nov 2020 Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital – COVID-19 Response | Aug – Nov 2020 Show less



Institute on Aging

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Home Care Aide

  • Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

  San Francisco, California, United States -Provided total client care and support to elderly or disabled adults to complete ADLs (i.e., hygiene care, toileting, diaper changes, ambulating, transferring, feeding) in their homes. -Collaborated with home health nurses and physical therapists in establishing home health regimen for clients. -Assessed and reported changes in mental status of dementia and stroke clients to home health nurse and home care aide management.



ScribeAmerica

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medical Scribe, Floor Trainer, and Quality Assurance Associate

  • May 2018 - May 2020

  Fairfield, California, United States Neurology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, and Podiatry Outpatient Clinics • Facilitated quality in patient documentation services by screening 50 patient charts monthly using appropriate medical terminology and ICD-10 requirements. • Developed training material to onboard 10 new scribes in surgical specialty; doubled team size. • Collaborated with inter-professional team to implement Quality Improvement Plans and evaluated physician-scribe satisfaction monthly.



VIA West

• Special Needs Counselor and Caregiver

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2018

  Cupertino, Califormnia • Assessed and triaged signs of illness, injury, and fatigue to the Registered Nurse. • Provided one-to-one intensive care in assisting special needs campers with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy to perform ADLs. • Oversaw seizure safety precautions and established continuity of patient care & safety.