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PRISON STAFF NURSE
Professional Summary

Job Target: ??? Dedicated healthcare professional with ability to build relationships, and to communicate and negotiate effectively within and outside of the organization. Computer literate. Autonomous, adaptive, and resource efficient style of nursing practice, enhanced by progressive, evidence-based principles. Interest in expanding professional practice into community setting. Professionally trained with 15 years of experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care, for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.

Licenses

Registered Nurse in New York State, License number 8765432, 1997


CPR certified through American Heart Association


IPRO certified Screen Training and H/C PRI Training, 2012

Professional Experience
New York State Department of Corrections May 2010 to March 2011 Prison Staff Nurse
Elmira
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • Diagnosed and treated emergent inmate and staff injuries.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
  • Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure overall well-being of all patients.
  • Utilized computer charting and information system.
Arnot Ogden Medical Center January 2001 to April 2010 Hospital Staff/Charge Nurse
Elmira
  • Oversaw and managed 10 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
  • Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints.
  • Processed monthly reports for department performance.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
  • Utilized computer charting and information system.
Cayuga Medical Center August 1998 to December 2000 Acute Care Psychiatric Staff/Charge Nurse
Ithaca
  • Oversaw and managed 5 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Treated adult and teen patients with acute and chronic mental illness, and substance abuse.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
  • Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Utilized computer charting and information system.
Lakeside Nursing Home June 1997 to July 1998 Nursing Home Staff/Charge Nurse
Ithaca
  • Oversaw and managed 4 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Treated long-term care, geriatric patients.
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Processed monthly reports for department performance.
  • Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer and Paget's disease.
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
Education and Training
Chamberlain College of Nursing November 2012 Bachelor of Science: Nursing Downers Grove, Illinois
Arnot Ogden Medical Center School of Nursing 1996 Diploma: Nursing Elmira, N.Y.
SUNY Excelsior College 1992 Bachelor of Science: Business Administration Albany, N.Y.
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Companies Worked For:

  • New York State Department of Corrections
  • Arnot Ogden Medical Center
  • Cayuga Medical Center
  • Lakeside Nursing Home

School Attended

  • Chamberlain College of Nursing
  • Arnot Ogden Medical Center School of Nursing
  • SUNY Excelsior College

Job Titles Held:

  • Prison Staff Nurse
  • Hospital Staff/Charge Nurse
  • Acute Care Psychiatric Staff/Charge Nurse
  • Nursing Home Staff/Charge Nurse

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing
    Diploma : Nursing
    Bachelor of Science : Business Administration

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