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Experience

Service, care, and disciplined growth across every chapter.

A concise timeline of the roles and environments that shape Abraham Urias's perspective on leadership, communication, and practical improvement.

01

Clinical Nurse II

Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, UCLA Health

January 2022 – Present

Los Angeles, CA

Delivers acute psychiatric nursing care at a Magnet-designated academic health system, while chairing the RNPH Nursing Knowledge and Innovation Council — bridging frontline clinical practice with EHR optimization, AI tool evaluation, and evidence-based professional governance.

  • Chairs monthly NKI meetings on Epic AI tools, CareConnect workflow improvements, bedside technology, and professional governance across RNPH and the NPH collaborative.
  • Completed Epic Brain Super User training; participates in AI-assisted documentation pilots including ambient flowsheets, End of Shift Summary AI Draft, and Rover workflows.
  • Led EPFRAT fall-risk assessment pilot: trained 33 nurses, collected 58 assessments, and coordinated IRB-approved research expansion planning.

02

Healthcare Specialist

United States Army

July 2008 – June 2014

United States and Overseas

Military service as a healthcare specialist built the discipline, clinical foundation, and leadership habits that continue to shape Abraham's professional approach — emergency response, patient triage, medical documentation, and training allied forces in lifesaving techniques across language and cultural barriers.

  • Triaged and scheduled patients, documented clinical encounters, and supported care for chronic conditions in military medical environments.
  • Conducted Combat Lifesaver training for U.S. and allied military personnel, including instruction through medically trained translators for Iraqi military and law enforcement.
  • Developed calm, accountable leadership habits in high-pressure environments — a direct foundation for acute psychiatric nursing and committee leadership.

03

Educator, Veteran Advocate, and Non-Traditional Student

UCLA / Los Angeles Pierce College

2017 – 2021

Los Angeles, CA

As an Army veteran returning to school, Abraham balanced rigorous STEM coursework with teaching, veteran peer support, and campus leadership. Those years built the communication, mentorship, and systems-thinking habits that carry forward into nursing and committee work today.

  • Served as Anatomy and Physiology teaching assistant across five semesters at Pierce College, supporting students through complex science content.
  • Helped establish the Student Veteran Association at Los Angeles Pierce College, creating a structured support process and peer mentorship network for transitioning veterans.
  • Interned at the UCLA Veteran Resource Center, supporting veterans with education benefits, virtual programming, and digital outreach during the COVID-19 transition.