San Francisco Bay Area
Masters prepared Registered Nurse, with a proven track record of delivering patient-centered practice excellence and driving outcomes in clinical neuroscience, behavioral health, acute care, critical care, and inpatient rehabilitation settings. Demonstrated expertise in resilience, mentorship, collaborative care models, and quality improvement.
Large-Scale Acute Care & Outpatient Health System Throughput & ED Diversion: Directed 24/7 clinical operations for a dual-setting department, focusing on patient throughput and bed management; successfully reduced ED transfer-to-inpatient times by 59% by identifying and removing discharge barriers. Operational Reorganization: Aligned unit leadership with organizational strategic initiatives through a structural reorganization of staffing and scheduling models, increasing departmental autonomy and accountability while expanding inpatient capacity. Safety & Resource Leadership: Functioned as a clinical resource for physicians and ancillary staff to manage high-acuity workplace violence events; implemented staff-initiated process changes and shared governance, resulting in a 91% reduction in restraint utilization. Regulatory & Quality Metrics: Ensured strict regulatory compliance with state and federal guidelines; utilized data analysis to track and improve quality outcomes, patient safety metrics, and staff injury rates. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Promoted positive, productive relationships with physicians and nursing staff to ensure the delivery of professional nursing care in accordance with departmental philosophy and goals.
Inpatient Rehabilitation & Multi-Site Operations 24/7 Staffing & Resource Management: Managed the supervision, scheduling, and direction of nursing personnel; implemented a centralized staffing and float pool model that reduced nurse turnover from 5.12% to 0.98% and slashed agency reliance by 75%. Regulatory Compliance & Quality: Served as the primary resource for Joint Commission readiness and state regulatory compliance; ensured all nursing protocols met federal and local guidelines for specialty clinical care. Physician & Ancillary Relations: Functioned as a key resource for physicians and interdisciplinary teams to resolve discharge barriers, ensuring clinical performance aligned with organizational philosophy and patient-safety goals. Financial Acumen & Productivity: Oversaw all financial aspects of nursing services, utilizing data analytics to perform budget forecasting and labor productivity analysis to maintain the highest degree of operational performance.
Specialty Acute Rehabilitation Hospital (TBI, SCI, & Comprehensive Stroke) Clinical Leadership & Stroke Expertise: Directed nursing operations and house supervision for a specialized brain injury and comprehensive stroke rehabilitation unit. Provided leadership to staff in the delivery of professional nursing care, ensuring adherence to the nursing process and medical plans of care. Regulatory & Joint Commission Compliance: Worked directly with CNO/ACNO to optimize the development and review of nursing protocols to ensure 100% compliance with Joint Commission standards and state regulations. Served as a key resource for physicians and staff during high-stakes regulatory surveys. Operational Performance: Established clear performance goals and metrics for nursing personnel, driving a culture of accountability and excellence. Facilitated staff-led quality initiatives that resulted in decreasing fall rates from 20.39 to 4.42. Professional Development: Mentored a multi-disciplinary team, prioritizing continuing education and professional certifications (NIHSS, CBIS, CNRN) to enhance clinical outcomes and patient experience. Interdepartmental Coordination: Collaborated with ancillary staff and peers to streamline the transition of complex neuro patients, focusing on reducing discharge barriers and improving longitudinal patient throughput.