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service-oriented registered nurse seeking a challenging position where expertise in healthcare procedure, patient care, and strong communication skills will prove instrumental to employer success.

profile

 

respected registered nurse with distinguished 28-year career managing nursing staff and ensuring quality patient care. in depth expertise in identifying emergency situations and expediting quality patient treatment procedures. strong hands-on background in case management, review management and nursing instruction. proven ability to blend strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques. apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to the healthcare environment. capable of staying focused and maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations while exhibiting high quality, diplomatic patient services interaction both in person and via telephone.

professional experience

 

travel nurse nightengale travel nurse agency                                                                                         2010-2011

• serving as contract nurse in the telemetry unit, providing direct patient care and float to other units as needed.

 

case manager lifetime care home health agency                                                                                              2010

• actively handled case management for 12-15 clients, from patient assessments, infusion therapy and wound care to monitoring therapeutic response, diabetic teaching and disease management.

staff nurse select specialty hospital                                                                                                          2009-2010

• consistently ensured quality care to patients with complex medical needs, including telemetry, trach care, ventilator, infusion therapy, tube feedings, and complex wound care management.

case manager presbyterian hospice                                                                                                                   2008

• oversaw individualized care for 8-10 end-of-life clients, providing pain management, education and comfort measures.

travel nurse premier healthcare professional                                                                                         2007-2008

• served on the ortho-neuro floor of capital regional medical center, providing direct patient care to patients.

nursing instructor valdosta technical college                                                                                          2003-2007

• effectively provided didactic and clinical instruction to students in the licensed practical nursing program.

utilization review manager tallahassee memorial healthcare                                                                   2000-2003

• tasked with the in-depth review of all 485's and oasis files for medicare compliance.

director of nurses brian center health and rehab                                                                                       date-date

• serving as manager of 10 lpn's, 3 rn's and 30 nursing assistants, including staffing, quality assurance, infection control, and budgeting.

area administrator archbold memorial home health                                                                                  date-date

• actively supervised 4 rn's, 2 lpn's and 5 nursing assistants in a variety of patient care and hospital administration function.

 

professional education

 

master s of science in nursing albany state university                                                                                       2002

 

bachelors of science in nursing albany state university                                                                                   1992

associates of science in nursing middle georgia college                                                                                 1983

 

bls/ acls certification american heart association

rn license states of florida, georgia and new york