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RN/STAFF NURSE
Professional Summary
Dynamic, multi-disciplined Nursing Management Professional with diverse experience and proven record of accomplishment and leadership in high quality clinical environments seeking a challenging and rewarding position. Diverse knowledge and vast experience including significant leadership roles, clinical care of adult trauma/telemetry patients with chronic and acute conditions, and in-services delivery. Experience includes work in Management, hospital/bedside nursing, travel nursing and home health nursing. Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong rapport, and cooperative relationships with individuals at all levels, culture, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Creative, innovative thinker committed to fostering competency and education. Possess a strong desire to provide training that build caring nurses for the future, and provide excellent, loving care to the ill.
Licenses
BA,MSN RN, ACLS,BLS, NIH
Skill Highlights
  • Medication administration expert
  • Skilled in conducting physical examinations
  • Vascular care understanding
  • Committed to compliance reporting
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
  • Trained in in- and out-patient care
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Infection control standards expert
  • Colostomy care familiarity
Professional Experience
RN/Staff NurseDec 2008 to Jan 2010
Firstat Home Health Nursing Service － Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Visited patients in their homes, prepared admit assessment (Oasis) and completed paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate, detailed records of the patient's medication, appointments, progress and discharge.
  • Communicated and coordinated nursing plans of care to meet patient medical needs.
  • Integral part of the continual proactive efforts of quality improvement for patient care.
RN/Staff Nurse/Acting Charge NurseAug 2008 to Sep 2015
Hospital Corporation of America, Northwest Medical Center － Margate, FL
  • Key member of the interdisciplinary team providing direct patient care and leadership on the Med/Telemetry Unit.
  • Accountable for admission of new patients, assessments, treatment plans, care for acute and chronic patients, crisis intervention, administration of medications, wound care, documentation of patient files, patient and family education, and coordinating floor resources.
  • Provide leadership and supervise staff as Acting Charge Nurse.
  • Educate patient and families about diseases process, precautions, restrictions, proper medications, and health promotion.
  • Strongly believe in empowering patients by delivering health education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life.
  • Effectively collaborate with physicians, medical professionals and departmental staff to plan unit activities and ensure quality care.
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician or according to established policies and protocols.
  • Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in patient conditions.
  • Ensure adherence to all OSHA, hygiene, JC and HIPAA standards and requirements.
  • Provide protocol-driven skilled nursing to patients and family support services utilizing a patient-focused care model.
RN Staff Nurse/Travel NurseJan 2008 to Jul 2008
West Way Nursing Agency － Bakersfield, CA
  • Worked on the Med/Surg and Telemetry Unit at Mercy Hospital.
  • Assessed patients and carried out physician orders relevant to the patient's plan of care.
  • Reported changes in patient assessment to their doctor.
  • Ensured the proper delivery of doctor's orders.
Health Service Administrator/RNJan 2006 to Jan 2008
Corrections Corporation of America － California City, CA
  • Supervised clinical services at a correctional facility housing 2500 low-security inmates.
  • Reviewed patient charts, recorded and reported observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient's conditions.
  • Practiced safety, environmental and infection control methods.
  • Scheduled and coordinated paperwork for patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health care providers.
  • Ensured ACA and BOP standards were maintained.
Director of NursingJan 2003 to Dec 2006
Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation Center － Ridgecrest, CA
  • Supervised clinical areas, pharmacy, and 38 staff members.
  • Coordinated patient care with hospitals and Doctors in the area.
  • Wrote monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Prepared the departmental annual budget.
  • Ensured that JCAHO, Mandatory State, and Federal standards were maintained.
  • Supervised Red Cross training program for certified CNAs.
  • Successfully coordinated interdisciplinary health care team toward a patient-centered model of health care.
  • Served as a Preceptor and conducted orientations and mentoring for new nursing staff.
Registered NurseJun 1992 to Jan 2003
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital － Ridgecrest, CA
  • Floated on ICU, OB and Post Op units providing nursing care per hospital policy.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Acted as a patient advocate in order to resolve any issues and provide quality patient service with a high level of care.
Education and Training
Master of Science Degree, Nursing/EducationUniversity of PhoenixNursing/Education Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Nursing AdministrationStrayer University － Fort Lauderdale, FLNursing Administration
Registered Nurse (R.N.), State of Florida and State of California Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) ACLS Certified and BLS Certified, American Heart Association
Skills
ACA, budget, charts, crisis intervention, delivery, documentation, health education, health promotion, infection control, leadership, mentoring, nursing, Oncology, patient advocate, patient care, direct patient, policies, progress, protocols, quality, quality improvement, safety, Telemetry, treatment plans, plan of care, wound care, annual reports
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Firstat Home Health Nursing Service
  • Hospital Corporation of America, Northwest Medical Center
  • West Way Nursing Agency
  • Corrections Corporation of America
  • Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation Center
  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

School Attended

  • University of Phoenix
  • Strayer University

Job Titles Held:

  • RN/Staff Nurse
  • RN/Staff Nurse/Acting Charge Nurse
  • RN Staff Nurse/Travel Nurse
  • Health Service Administrator/RN
  • Director of Nursing
  • Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Master of Science Degree , Nursing/Education
    Bachelor of Arts Degree , Nursing Administration
    Registered Nurse (R.N.), State of Florida and State of California Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) ACLS Certified and BLS Certified, American Heart Association

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