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Jamenica Reyes MHA, MSN, RN, MICN, PhDc
22470 Denker Ave. Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 343-1016
jamenicareyes@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix 2014
MSN/MHA
Trinity University of Asia 2007
BSN
Walden University Anticipated Graduation date fall 2017
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Health Care Administration
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
California Registered Nurse License #716480
Los Angeles County Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) N3964
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
AHA Basic Life Support Provider
AHA Pediatric Life Support Provider
WORK EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles County +USC Medical Center
Nurse Manager
Medical/Surgical Trauma 2015- Present
Positions allocable to this class have responsibility for performing the full range of technical and
administrative supervisory functions for subordinate nursing supervisors and personnel. Nurse
Managers are responsible for assisting in the planning, development and implementation of
operational policies and procedures for nursing services. Such positions give direction through
first line supervisory personnel and usually receive direction from clinical nursing
directors. Nurse Managers collaborate in intra- and inter-departmental planning, problem
solving, and decision making within the scope of their responsibility. Such positions require the
application of advanced, broad-based knowledge of nursing practice and theory as well as
advanced knowledge of techniques of supervision, management, and leadership as applied to
specific nursing responsibilities. Develops, interprets and directs the implementation of nursing
philosophy and objectives, departmental policies and procedures, and applies recognized
standards of nursing care and practice. Plans, selects, and devises nursing operations, work
methods, procedures, work flow and standards for quality and quantity of work, including
staffing standards. Assigns, directs and reviews the work of subordinate supervisors and/or other
nursing personnel. Prepares formal answers to, and recommends the adjustment of, grievances
and disciplinary matters. Determines personnel, material, equipment, and facilities needed to
accomplish program goals. Prepares budget for assigned area or program and is responsible for
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adherence to approved budget. Monitors and evaluates operations for compliance with licensure,
accreditation and regulatory standards. Establishes, implements, and evaluates quality of care for
assigned area or program. Performs other duties as assigned.
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center 2014-2015
Nurse Manager
DOU/Telemetry/RAU
Nurse Manager in DOU and Telemetry unit with 136 FTE’s. Has 24 hour responsibility for
planning, implementing and promoting the nursing standards and ensuring high quality,
individualized patient care for assigned clinical areas are consistent. Responsible for Core
measure data gathering and unit compliance to attain 100% on all indicators, increase HCAPHS
score and sustain to be at high percentile across the nation improve patient experience by hourly
rounding and active participation in Process Improvement and Patient safety and Patient
throughput. Provide direction and coordination of the Definitive Observation and Telemetry
departments. Develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for appropriate
department(s). Ensure policies are clear, concise and available to staff to ensure safety issues are
minimized. Maintain adequate staff levels that meet unit requirements and state law. Determine
staffing requirements and patterns, based on scope of services, complexity of patient acuity and
fiscal resources. Direct hiring, performance management and development of staff within
department(s). Direct patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and the facility's policies and
procedures are followed. Assume responsibility for coordination and delivery of 24 hour nursing
care on the assigned Departments. Ensure quality care is delivered to patients in timely and
effective manner. Ensure the performance of all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Demonstrate
knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills
necessary to provide population specific care to the patients served. Ability to interpret data
about patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care
needed by the patient group. Ensure participation of facility personnel in the formulation of the
standards of nursing practices. Implement standards, annually reviewing and revising, as
necessary, to reflect changes in nursing practice.
Los Angeles County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Supervising Staff Nurse I
Adult Emergency Department 2012 – 2014
Supervise NOC Shift (2300-0730) nursing staff, departmental shift operations, and coordinate
patient flow throughout the emergency department. Duties include creating daily assignments
based on patient care needs and employee competencies, updating the daily staffing schedule,
and projecting staffing needs. Furthermore, a supervising staff nurse (SSN) interprets,
communicates, and enforces hospital and nursing policies and standards of practice; and formally
evaluates employee performance. Other responsibilities include patient care rounds and audits,
daily communications with nurse manager, and performs direct patient care when necessary. An
SSN also acts as a unit resource.
Los Angeles County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Registered Nurse II 2010 – 2012
Duties included directing and coordinating nursing practice and patient care throughout the
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emergency department. Necessary skills for this role include assessment, diagnosis,
implementation of interventions and evaluation in the treatment of emergency room patients in
both high volume and high acuity patients- medical and trauma. Other responsibilities included
the roll of preceptor for new nurses and rendering online medical control in pre-hospital care.
Often served as the shift charge nurse in the adult acute care area and floated to the pediatric
emergency department when staffing in that area was insufficient
Registered Nurse I 2008-2010
Duties included providing acute nursing care to medical/surgical and telemetry patients. Often
served as charge nurse and acted as a preceptor to new nurses.
CLASS INSTRUCTED
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L.A County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Helipad Safety Training 2013
Training for all Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Emergency Department Medical and Nursing
staff and trauma staff about the safety in the helipad and around the helicopter when retrieving a
patient. The training is mandatory for all ED Medical and Nursing staff and Trauma surgeons.
This training include a thorough curriculum that discussed the current practice for retrieving air
lifted patients. It is a 1 hour training that include 30 minute of lecture and 30 minute of
simulation that include a live helicopter on the helipad. Also policy revision was done while
putting the training class together
COMMITTEE SERVICE
L.A. County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
ED Community Council 2012 – 2014
Night Shift Nursing Staff Representative
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center 2014- Present
Nursing Administrative Council
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center 2014- Present
Leadership Council
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center 2014- Present
Patient Throughput Committee
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center 2014- Present
Project Improvement Committee
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center 2014- Present
ED Clockwork Committee
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Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center 2014- Present
Quality Improvement Committee
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center 2014- Present
Chair for Alarm Safety Committee
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
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