About Me
PRESENTLY...
My name is Sharon and I am a strong healthcare services professional with a Master of Science in Nursing with Leadership Emphasis (MSN-L) from Grand Canyon University. I am the Regional Health Center Director for El Rio Health in Tucson, Arizona since May 2018.
During the course of the day, you will find me going from clinic to clinic as I have oversight of the different health centers for special populations including healthcare services provided to patients living with HIV, the homeless population, and behavioral health population.
By night, I'm typically either visiting with my grandchild or at home preparing a hot meal for my family then settling down for a good movie on Netflix to unwind from my busy day.
SKILLS
Nursing Management
A leader aligning with Servant Leadership.
Operations Management
Experienced nursing leader with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry.
Nursing Education
Preceptor to graduate nursing students, DNP, public health interns from Grand Canyon University, University of Arizona and New Mexico State University.
Staff Development
Leadership by example and recognized as a change agent who always strives to collaboratively work with the team in finding ways to improve patient safety and satisfaction.
Conflict Resolution & Service recovery
Conflict Resolution along with Service Recovery especially in Patient Relations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tucson Medical Center
September 2017 – May 2018
Tucson, Arizona
Interim Manager Patient Care Services / Unit 900 Adult Medical Surgical
Manager Patient Care Services/Unit 850 Adult Medical Surgical
Tucson Medical Center
August 2014 – September 2016
Tucson, Arizona
Manager Patient Care Services/Orthopaedics
Tucson Medical Center
January 27, 2016 – March 7, 2016
Tucson, Arizona
Interim Manager Patient Care Services/General Vascular Surgery
The University of Arizona Medical Center
June 2012 – August 2014
Tucson, Arizona
Manager of Patient Relations
The University of Arizona Medical Center
Nov 2008 – Jun 2012
Tucson, Arizona
RN/Clinical Leader - Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit
The University of Arizona Medical Center
Feb 2007 – Nov 2008
Tucson, Arizona
Registered Nurse/Staff RN - Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit
The University of Arizona Medical Center
Dec 2006 – Feb 2007
Tucson, Arizona
Graduate Nurse Extern - Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit
The University of Arizona Medical Center
Jan 2005 – Dec 2006
Tucson, Arizona
Patient Sitter
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University
Glendale, Arizona
December 2013
Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis on Leadership (MSN-L)
Grand Canyon University
Glendale, Arizona
December 2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona
December 2006
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Catalina Magnet High School
Tucson, Arizona
May 1997
High School Diploma
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF NURSE
Registered Nurse
License No. RN 144206
Renewal Date: 04/01/2019
American Heart association
BLS Certified (CPR & AED)
Renewal Date: 10/2018
American Heart association
ACLS certified
Renewal Date: 05/2019
COMMITTEES/MEMBERSHIPS
Member of Philippine nurses association of arizona
(PNAAZ)
Member of honor society of nursing sigma theta tau International
330 Nu Upsilon Chapter
Volunteer for wings for women Tucson
Former Board Member
former member of the rotary club Rincon
June 2015 – September 2017
American nurses association
AND
ARIZONA NURSES ASSOCIATION
April 2017 – Present
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
Daisy Award Recipient
July 2010
Tucson Nurses Week Foundation Presenter
Presentation Title:
Implementation of the Heart Failure Toolkit
Precep nursing student of Grand Canyon Universityt or to a graduate
May 2015 - July 2016
Preceptor to a graduate nursing student of Grand Canyon University
May 2017 - August 2017
National Magnet Conference Volunteer
October 2010
Recipient of the 2015 Tucson Fabulous 50 Nurses
May 2015
Preceptor to a DNP student of New Mexico State University
September 2016 - December 2016
Tucson Nurses Week Foundation Presenter
May 2011
Presentation Title- HF Toolkit:
Home Is Where the Heart Is
Preceptor to a graduate nursing student of Grand Canyon University
December 2015 - April 2016
Preceptor to a Public Health Intern from the University of Arizona
January 2017 - May 2017
Preceptor to a Public Health Intern from the University of Arizona
February 2018 - Present
My Interests
hiking
I've hiked all over and even hiked the Grand Canyon. Mount Lemmon and Sabino Canyon are my favorite jaunts, as well as Tumamoc Hill!
Singing
One of my favorite things to do is karaoke! I've been told I have a great singing voice :-)
golf
I still need some practice but I sure can swing a club!