Family Nurse Practitioner

• Feb 2023 - Present

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Behavorial Health

• Aug 2021 - Present

Provide inpatient acute mental and physical care to veterans Provide inpatient acute mental and physical care to veterans

Registered Nurse Case Manager

• Nov 2016 - Sep 2022

Registered Nurse (Medical)

• Jan 2015 - Sep 2022

Plan and implement nursing care including administration of medication, theraputic agents, treatments and disease prevention, and restorative measures ordered by the physician; assist physicans with medical and/or minor surgical procedures. Perform ongoing assessment and monitoring of inmate/patient's physical and psychological status and evaluate effectiveness of nursing care and treatment regimen. Document nursing care and inmate/patient progress in the medical record, including but not limited to: administration assessment, treatment interventions, nursing care plans, and inmate/patient teaching. Ensure safety on inmate/patients; provide teaching and/or discharge planning for continuity of care. Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment efforts and collaborate with physicians and other health care providers. Provide clinical direction to nursing staff (Licensed Vocational Nurse, Psychiatric Technician, and Certified Nursing Assistant) and other health care staff in the unit toensure quality patient care. Monitor work areas for safety and cleanliness. Instruct departmental and other staff on health issues. Adminnster first aid in emergencies; obtains specimen for diagnosis testing, maintain and prepare other records and reports; assist in quality management improvement and audits as directed by nursing supervisor. Serve as nursing expert on various committees. Assist in training and orientation of new or current nursiing staff in the units. Attend meeting and training required by the department. Maintain order and supervise the conduct of inmate/patients; prevent escapes and injury by these persons to themselves, other or to property; maintain security of working areas andwork materials; inspect premises ans search inmates/patients for contraband,such as weapons or illegal drugs. Other duties as required to fulfill the operational need of the facility Show less

Staff Registered Nurse

• Apr 2013 - Sep 2022

Providing case management as described in state regulations for all cases involving nursing and therapy services; making the initial evaluation visit as applicable and re-evaluating each patient’s nursing needs on a regular basis; providing nursing services, treatments and diagnostic procedures requiring specialized skills and assuming full responsibility for each of your patients; participating in in-service programs, as well as training, and teaching other nursing personnel; developing and implementing the treatment plan for each patient under the direction of their physician; observing and reporting symptoms, reaction to treatments, drugs, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition; initiating preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety. Effecting changes in environment to ensure patient safety and security; maintaining clinical and progress notes for each patient receiving care and providing progress reports to their physician; coordinating services for patients as needed to other agencies and health care providers as appropriate; counseling the patient and their family in meeting nursing and related needs; providing supervision of home health aide services and preparing written instructions for care provided by home health aides; maintaining confidentiality of patient and agency matters; submitting required documentation in a timely manner; reporting observed or suspected child or adult abuse pursuant to mandated requirements; assisting the Nurse Administrator and Home Care Program manager in decision making and policy formation as it pertains to the Home Care Program; participating in surveys, studies and special projects as assigned; maintaining accurate time records; observing agency’s attendance requirements and dress code; adhering to all agency polices, including but not limited to, infection control and safety, education, reporting and practice implementation. Show less

Senior Medical Technical Assistant (Correctional Psychiatric)

• Mar 2008 - Jan 2015

Plans assigns, directs and supervises the works of a staff of Medical Technical Assistants (Correctional Facility), Registered Nurses, and Psychiatric Technicians during an assigned shift in a correctional facility; administratively supervises other personal assigned to the shift, performing the more difficult health care activities to include EEG, EKG, and X-ray: plans and conducts in-service training for Medical Technical Assistants (Correctional Facility): reviews clinical records and charts; consults with nursing or medical staff as a member of the interdisciplinary team regarding the care and treatment of inmates; youthful offenders, residents or patients; inspects youthful offenders for neatness and cleanliness; reviews the inventories of medical supplies and equipment and requisitions supplies; supervises the feeding of inmates; assists medical and dental officers in administration duties; supervises the work of the inmate, youthful offender or resident; supervises staff in the medical records office; prepares reports; hires or effectively recommends the selection of subordinate employees; evaluates their work and writes performance reports; and initiates or effectively recommends appropriate corrective action when necessary; maintains order and supervises the conduct of inmates, youthful offenders, residents, or patients; protects and maintains the safety of persons and property; inspects premises and searches inmate for contraband, and replaces and/or assists custodial staff during emergency situations. Show less

Hospital Corpsman (Reserve Retired)

• Nov 1997 - Jul 2009

Assistant to the prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries, and the administration of medical departments. Administers first aid; assist with physical examinations and makes basic clinical assessments; provides nursing care to patients; administers medicine and collects specimens; assists in the transportation of the sick and injured; transcribes medical orders; writes admission nursing orders; admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Performs supervisory duties in such areas as sick call, health care inspections, preventive medicine, and environmental inspections; differentiates normal and abnormal laboratory results; maintains health, dental, personnel, and accounting records; determines legal implications in routine and emergency medical care situation Show less

Correctional Officer

• Apr 2007 - Mar 2008

Under the direction of a Correctional Sergeant, responsible for the custody and control of inmates to ensure the safety and security of the institution and community. Repond to emergencies within the institution and community as needed, supervised the conduct of inmates in specific areas and/or programs of the institution, and escort inmates to and from activities, on trips and other movements outside the institution or facility grounds and escort visits through the instituition facilities. Transport inmates to hospitals for routine appointments or medical emergencies. Show less

Medical Technical Assistant (Medical)

• May 2001 - Apr 2007

Assist medical staff with nursing proceedures, administer medications and monitor use and side effects, develop clear and concise reports of incidents, analyze situations accurately and take effective action, supervise individual and group and group activities, respond to medical emergencies, restrain inmates, search for contraband, conduct clothed and unclothed body searches, control the movement of inmates, escort inmates to medical appointments. Work independently. Computer order entry, Maintain working level stock supplies. Addressed inmate issues/Inmate Appeals (CDCR602) regarding medical concerns utilizing California Code Regulations, Title 15 and Title 22, etc., on as needed basis Show less

Hospital Corpsman (Active)

• May 1986 - Aug 1997

Navy (NEC 8506); Medical Laboratory Technician(Advanced); preformed and supervise the performance of advance laboratory procedures such as the autoanalyzers, record analyzer data, flame photometer (emission and absorption), osmometers, gas chromatographs, electrophorsis and other procedures as required; preformed all phases of blood donor processing and blood banking procedures, clinical bacteriology, mycology, serology, parasitology, general, and clinical chemistry, toxicology, and urinalysis. Navy (0000); assisting in the prevention and treatment of disease and injuries; preparing injections; caring for the sick and injured; administering immunization programs; rendering emergency medication; teaching Marines first aid, self aid and personal hygiene procedures; transporting the sick and injured; supply and accounting procedures; maintaining treatment records and reports, establishing environmental sanitation and preventive medicine programs; supervising air, water, food and habitability standards; fill prescriptions, maintain pharmacy stock, serve as operating room technician, hearing and vision testing machinery, heart and lung apparatus, ultrasound, nuclear machinery. Show less