Highly enthusiastic, patient-focused and compassionate professional seeking a Registered
Nurse position which will utilize my diverse experience in healthcare and various business
environments to contribute to the total well-being of patients and the long-term mission
of the facility.
Skills
Care of the Oncology Patient, Chemotherapy, Critical Care, Emergency Room, Trauma, Home Heath Care, Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Management.
Professional Experience
Sacred Heart Medical Oncology GroupDestin, FloridaRegistered Nurse10/2011 to 04/2012
Worked in an MD Anderson affiliated outpatient chemotherapy unit.
Established patient education program and monitored oral chemotherapy as per JCAHO standards/outcomes.
Skills included the ability to administer chemotherapy proficiently, excellent knowledge of psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and its treatment.
Proficient in port access and troubleshooting - ONS certified in 2012
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald CoastDestin, FloridaRegistered Nurse, Emergency Room 06/2003 to 10/2011
Managed acute illnesses in an 18 beds emergency room.
Responsible for the care of patients with acute cardiovascular, trauma, orthopedic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and multi- system illnesses.
Certifications include BCLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC (2012).
RealJoy PropertiesDestin, FloridaReal Estate Sales Agent03/2003 to Current
Sell single, multi-family, land and investment commercial properties.
Develop and utilize sales networks, telemarketing, and advertising to generate buyers, sellers, and financiers.
Troubleshoot and negotiate through closing.
Voted "BEST" Real Estate Firm on the Emerald Coast in 2015 by Emerald Coast Magazine.
DSK EnterprisesMinneapolis, MinnesotaExecutive Recruiter09/2000 to 03/2003
Independently incorporated executive recruiter covering health care, financial services, and e-commerce.
Focused on senior level search assignments from Director through Chief Executive Officers.
Recognized for billing out highest single commission amongst 15 recruiters in 2002.
Minnesota Masonic HomeBloomington, MNRegistered Nurse - Rehabilation06/1999 to 12/2002
Provided direct patient care in all areas of the facility including Long Term Care, Alzheimer's, and Transitional Care.
EntrenautMinneapolis,, MinnesotaVice President of Human Resources10/1997 to 09/2000
Member of the executive team responsible for all aspects of the human resources hiring and development for an Internet incubator.
Participated in e-business investment decisions and company strategic direction.
Hired the executive staff for 5 Internet companies: Commission Junction, Office Cause, Chef-in-a-Box, Storeitonline, and IQ Trust.
Robert Half InternationalBloomington, MinnesotaBranch Manager02/1995 to 10/1997
Managed sales and operations of Accountemps, Robert Half, OfficeTeam, oversaw the temporary and permanent placement of accounting, finance, and administrative professionals.
Supervised 21 full-time staff which included 2 sales managers, 14 sales associates, and 5 administrative assistants.
Accomplishments: Increased 1996 revenues by 31% Each division, Accountemps, Robert Half, and OfficeTeam were recognized internationally for ranking in the top 10% of 185 offices.
Five sales associates received National Awards due to outstanding production in 1996.
Norrell Health CareMilwaukee, WisconsinMarket Manager11/1989 to 12/1995
Total profit and loss responsibility for the offices in Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago. Supervised 15 office personnel with over 500 registered nurses.
Successfully negotiated Preferred Provider Contracts with three healthcare consortiums in Milwaukee and also negotiated Preferred Provider Contracts with the Catholic Hospital Alliance in Chicago (this included 18 hospitals in the Chicago area).
Obtained Wisconsin Home Care License; Medicare Certifications and JCAHO certifications.
Consistently recognized for being in the upper 3% of the company owned offices.
Norrell Health Care (Agency) & VA Medical CenterMilwaukee, WisconsinRegistered Nurse04/1982 to 12/1989
Staffed adult and neonatal critical care units, telemetry and medical/surgical units in hospitals in the Milwaukee and surrounding areas.
Milwaukee Medical Record ReviewMilwaukee, WisconsinOwner09/1981 to 03/1985
Conceived and established the first service of its kind in Wisconsin to assist attorneys preparing medically related cases.
Responsible for all facets of developing this business including sales presentations to law firms to develop account base.
Froedtert Memorial HospitalMilwaukee, WisconsinRegistered Nurse08/1980 to 08/1982
Hired two months prior to the opening of the hospital to assist with the preparation of policies and procedures and assisted in the opening of the Surgical/Neuro Trauma Unit.
Milwaukee Lutheran HospitalMilwaukee, WisconsinRegistered Nurse06/1978 to 08/1980
Registered Nurse, medical surgical, oncology, medical and surgical intensive care units.
Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science:Nursing1978Milwaukee Area Technical Colleege, Milwaukee, WIStudent Tudor for Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology
Business Management Cardinal Stritch Business College, Milwaukee, WI
