seeking opportunity where an exceptional background in nursing, considerable technical acumen, and proven teaching abilities will provide an immediate and positive impact to a dynamic employer.

 

 

         significant background in direct patient care, reporting and documentation, patient advocacy, quality assurance, and compliance.

         proficiency in facilitating complete nursing process from assessment and diagnosis, to care plan implementation and evaluation.

         extremely versatile; easily adapt to new roles, responsibilities, technologies and environments.

         leverage exemplary team-building expertise to strengthen organizational culture, cohesiveness and accountability, paramount to achieving mission, vision, and values.  

         adept in program administration, cost analysis and control, and training/development.

         outstanding problem solving and critical thinking abilities; able to accurately interpret and analyze complex data and reports.

         solid abilities in driving quality improvements, efficient delivery of care, and ethical standards compliance.

 

 

methodist charlton hospital, 2009 to present

staff nurse, telemetry med-surg

• skillfully balance compassion and professionalism in caring for patients affected by broad range of medical conditions.
• supervise cardiac monitoring, assess patients blood pressure, administer ivs, maintain medical charts, and notify physicians of clinical changes.

• seamlessly cooperate with patients, families, staff and other healthcare professionals to optimize care.

 

integris health systems, oklahoma city, ok, 2007 to 2009

rn patient coordinator

• served as vital team member in newly-created patient transfer department tasked with expeditiously coordinating patient transfers via ground or air in close cooperation with physicians and hospitals. 
• successfully received and processed over $1.1m for patients transferred into ibmc.
• decisively advised physician in new arriving information which may impact bed request, eta or treatment plan.
• leverage exceptional organizational skills to perform triage via telephone, disease management, and discharge follow-up.
• participated in real-time stroke assessment using interactive videoconferencing technology to remotely examine patients for time-sensitive administration of tpa and other stroke interventions.
• reviewed satisfaction ratings for discharged patients from integris heart hospital.
• maintained spreadsheets and reports to organize crucial data, manage documentation, and facilitate quality assurance.

 

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kindred hospital, oklahoma city, ok, 2005 to 2007

staff rn

• provided outstanding care to patients in long-term, acute-care facility, often involving extensive wounds, paralysis, ventilator dependence, and other conditions.
• adhered to stringent safety rules and regulations in caring for diverse patient population.

 

america online, oklahoma city, ok, 2001 to 2005

technical support trainer

• trained, educated, motivated and mentored group of 10 top-performing technical support employees.
• determined and developed training curriculum and evaluation criteria, assisted team in swiftly resolving problematic helpdesk calls, and provided coaching to elevate staff performance and competency.

 

universal healthcare staffing/olsteen flying nurses, clearwater, fl, 1999 to 2000

rn charge contract travel nurse

• exhibited keen versatility in completing six-week assignments at several florida hospitals.

 

parkland health & hospital systems, dallas, tx, 1986 to 1999

rn case manager, rn staff nurse

• employed significant analytical abilities in steering case management for program serving out-of-county patients.
• functioned as staff rn for infectious disease unit.
• exercised strong leadership talents as preceptor and charge nurse.
• demonstrated exemplary commitment as member of numerous committees such as policy and procedure, shared governance, infectious disease and jcaho.  

 

prior background: rn staff nurse, respiratory rehab unit, presbyterian hospital, dallas, tx.

 

 

oklahoma city university, oklahoma city, ok, 2009

master of science in nursing, nursing education

• graduated with high honors ~ gpa: 3.9

 

oklahoma city university, oklahoma city, ok, 2007

bachelor of science in nursing

• president s honor roll ~ gpa: 3.94

 

certified case manager (ccm), 2006 to present

 

 

sigma theta tau

 

case manager society of america

 

american nurses association