Monique M. Huber
Tucson
Summary
Experienced nursing professional specializing in acute care and quality improvement. Demonstrated expertise in medication administration and incident investigation, with a focus on enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency through effective interdisciplinary communication and regulatory compliance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Carondelet Health Network - St. Mary's Hospital
Tucson
04.2021 - Current
- Deliver safe, efficient, high-quality direct patient care in a telemetry setting, including medication administration, IV placement, lab draws, and cardiac monitoring.
- Recognized and responded rapidly to patient deterioration, initiated rapid response, and communicated effectively with providers to ensure timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate, timely documentation while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline discharge processes.
- Supported staffing needs while adhering to patient safety and quality standards, ensuring compliance with protocols and contributing to cost-containment initiatives.
District Nurse Supervisor - Quality Improvement
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) - Division of Developmental Disabilities
Tucson
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Led supervisory and quality improvement functions ensuring dignity, respect, and member-centered care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Investigated quality-of-care concerns, abuse, neglect, maltreatment, accidental injuries, and medication errors, ensuring adherence to standardized processes and safeguarding member well-being.
- Ensured compliance with DES, AHCCCS, contract, and policy requirements, maintaining an audit-ready unit.
- Conducted tracking, trending, and root cause analysis; ensured corrective actions and appropriate referrals to oversight entities and law enforcement.
- Conducted unannounced site visits to group homes and independent living settings, assessing health, safety, staffing, and medication administration practices to ensure compliance and quality care.
- Supervised staff through hiring, training, performance evaluations (MAP), coaching, scheduling, and timecard approvals, fostering a supportive and accountable team environment.
Quality Improvement Nurse
AB Staffing LLC (Contracted) - DES Division of Developmental Disabilities
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Investigated and documented incidents of abuse, neglect, injuries, and medication errors to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Conducted health and safety investigations, unannounced site visits, and medication record audits to ensure compliance and safety standards.
- Coordinated with APS, DCS, and law enforcement to substantiate allegations and produce comprehensive reports for further action.
Dialysis Nurse
Banner Health
Tucson
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided acute and outpatient dialysis care to neonate through geriatric populations.
- Collaborated with nephrologists to adjust dialysate baths and medications according to lab values and physician orders, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered dialysis across ICU, emergency, and inpatient settings utilizing vascular catheters, fistulas, and grafts to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Supported staffing needs through extended shifts and on-call coverage, maintaining consistent patient care and team functionality.
Clinical Nurse
CODAC Health Recovery Wellness
Tucson
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided comprehensive nursing care in behavioral health setting, administering medications and educating patients on recovery strategies.
- Administered IM antipsychotic medications, TB testing (TST), and health education focused on mental health, medical conditions, and sobriety.
- Responded rapidly to psychiatric or medical crises, coordinating care with providers, supervisors, and recovery coaches.
- Coordinated clinic flow, staff scheduling, and timecard compliance, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.
- Supervised medical assistants, fostering adherence to policies and procedures to maintain high standards of care.
Flight Nurse / Medical Transport Specialist
Vighter Medical Group, LLC / Aviation One Medical Transport Services
10.2010 - 04.2015
- Provided emergency care during domestic and international air transport, effectively delegating tasks to enhance crisis response.
- Identified high-risk conditions (seizure disorders, pregnancy, hypertension, diabetes, sickle cell disease) to ensure optimal medical readiness for flight.
- Assessed detainees for medical fitness to fly, ensuring compliance with ICE documentation and TB clearance requirements.
- Ensured FAA-compliant medical equipment readiness while coordinating communication among pilots, flight staff, and enforcement personnel.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA and organizational policies.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
University Medical Center
Tucson
10.2010 - 04.2011
- Provided high-acuity emergency nursing care through IV placement, medication administration, and rapid patient assessment to stabilize critical patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Assessed patient conditions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse - ICU, ER, Telemetry, Burn Unit, Float Pool
St. Mary's / St. Joseph's Hospital
Tucson
06.1998 - 02.2010
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care in high-acuity units, enhancing patient stability and recovery.
- Achieved proficiency in ACLS, PALS, and BLS to ensure high-quality emergency response and patient care.
- Contributed to committees that developed and implemented initiatives, resulting in improved patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.
Education
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.1998
Skills
- Acute & Emergency Care
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Rapid Assessment
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Behavioral & Mental Health Nursing
- Quality improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Audit Readiness
- Incident Investigation
- Reporting
- Electronic Health Records
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Staff Supervision
- Training
- Coaching
- Policy development
- Attention to detail
- Strong documentation
- Lifelong learning commitment
- Professional growth
- Microsoft Word
- Professional growth
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Arizona, RN103131
- BLS Provider (AHA), 03/2023, 03/2025
- ACLS Provider (AHA), 03/2023, 03/2025
- Fingerprint Clearance Card, 11/2025
- Basic ECG Interpretation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Carondelet Health Network - St. Mary's Hospital
04.2021 - Current
District Nurse Supervisor - Quality Improvement
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) - Division of Developmental Disabilities
06.2020 - 04.2021
Quality Improvement Nurse
AB Staffing LLC (Contracted) - DES Division of Developmental Disabilities
11.2019 - 06.2020
Dialysis Nurse
Banner Health
02.2018 - 02.2019
Clinical Nurse
CODAC Health Recovery Wellness
04.2015 - 07.2017
Flight Nurse / Medical Transport Specialist
Vighter Medical Group, LLC / Aviation One Medical Transport Services
10.2010 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
University Medical Center
10.2010 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse - ICU, ER, Telemetry, Burn Unit, Float Pool
St. Mary's / St. Joseph's Hospital
06.1998 - 02.2010
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College