Devora Briones

Experience

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  Argosy University

  Nov 2005 - Apr 2008

  Faculty

  Adjunct Faculty, College of Applied of Arts and Sciences· Designed curricula for the Associate Degree of Applied Arts & Sciences Department· Counseled and motivated students about behavior, study habits, and academic performance· Was awarded Certificate of Faculty Appreciation for obtaining program accreditation· Instructed all courses in the Associate Degree Medical Assisting Program:* Medical Terminology * Anatomy and Physiology* General Chemistry* Pharmacology* The Medical Office Laboratory* Phlebotomy and Hematology* Microbiology & Immunology * College Math * Survey of the Sciences * Human Diseases * Clinical Medical Assisting * Administrative Medical Assisting* Computers in Health Care* Medical Billing and Coding * Medical Law and Ethics Show less

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  Medical Careers Academy, Taller San Jose

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2010

  Program Director, allied health vocational training

  · Developed, implemented, and evaluated curricula; instructed all courses· Managed, monitored, supported, and evaluated performance of instructors· Developed clinical externship training sites and monitored students’ performance· Managed department budget and fiscal administration; maintained supply inventory· Created advisory board of community healthcare agencies and educational institutions· Co-wrote grant proposal that resulted in 2-year California Endowment grant of $250,000· Solicited donations of medical equipment and supplies valued at $150, 000 Show less

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  Westminster Advanced Institute

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

  Director of Education

  · Improved and enhanced Medical Assisting and Pharmacy Technology Programs.· Developed and implemented state approved Phlebotomy Technology Program.· Developed curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and written and performance competency exams.· Collaborated in development of student data management software program to tract outcomes.· Conducted monthly staff meetings & faculty professional development in-service training. · Coordinated institutional activities toward approval by the California Bureau of Private Post-secondary Education & accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Healthcare Education Schools (ABHES). Show less

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  Genesis Medical Education Consultants

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2015

  Nurse Educator

  Instruct professional development nursing courses approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and Board of Licensed Vocational Nursing: * IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal* ECG and Pharmacology* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)* Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals* Post-Acute Care Essentials (Transitional Care Skilled Nursing)* Wound Assessment, Management, and Documentation* Introduction to Home Health NursingPlan and design new nursing courses.Develop curriculum, lesson plans, and competency exams. Show less

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  FlexEd

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2015

  Nurse Educator

  Instructed post-licensure nurses; focus in emergency & critical care nursing as well as pediatric nursing & emergency pediatrics. Instructed Nursing Orientation and New Grad RN training as well as professional development nursing courses for hospitals and medical centers in Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties. Courses include:* Hemodynamic Monitoring* Acute Myocardial Infarction* 12-lead ECG Interpretation* Therapeutic Hypothermia* Emergency Triage and EMTALA Guidelines* Moderate Sedation* Emergency Pediatrics - EDAP* Pediatric Assessment* Pediatric Medication Administration* Rapid Response Team* Stroke Training & NIH Stroke Scale* Telemetry and DOU Nursing* Physical Assessment* Diabetes Management* Interpretation of Lab Values* Respiratory Diseases & Disorders* Interpretation of ABGs Show less

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  Fountain Valley Integrative Physical Medicine

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2016

  Pain Management Nurse Practitioner

  Provided primarily non-pharmacological pain management for acute and chronic disorders.Conducted exams, ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies, performed therapeutic joint injections and trigger point injections, ordered physical therapy and chiropractic care.Perform allergy testing and desensitization, and provide medically supervised weight loss.

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  Rio Hondo Medical Group, Inc

  May 2015 - May 2019

  Family Nurse Practitioner

  Provided primary care in a busy family practice, managed chronic diseases and episodic illness.Diabetic population, managed insulin and oral agents, diabetes education, nutritional counseling.Provided reproductive health, wellness exams, health promtion and maintenance, immunizations.

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  Jarvis Christian College

  May 2021 - now

  Director of Student Health Services

  Manage the student health clinic, provide healthcare for students and staff, first responder in emergency situations. Develop and stage health fairs, vaccination clinics and educational opportunities. Co-chair of the COVID-19 Task Force, execute a robust surveillance program, oversee isolation measures, conduct contact tracing.