Victoria Edwards, MSN, RN, CCMA

**** ******* **, *********, ** 29541

Effingham, SC 29541

843-***-****

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Objectives

Experienced Registered Nurse seeking administrative position within a progressive healthcare corporation

Summary of Qualifications

Advocate for patients’ rights; Time and task oriented; Clerical, computer, and clinical skills; Charge nurse and

supervisory experience; Hardworking and energetic; Flexible; Clinical instructor; Adapts easily to change of

environment and work schedule; Preceptor experience; Personable with positive attitude; Interface well with

patients, families, and medical staff; Case management experience; Experience with interdisciplinary teams;

Maintain critical thinking skills necessary in providing competent and dignified patient care; Experience in utilization

review; LTAC and Longterm care experience;

Education

University of Phoenix- Online (2011-2012)

Master of Science, Nursing

University of South Carolina- Columbia, SC (2003-2007)

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Experience

Nurse Liaison (09/2013-present) 37.5 hrs/week

SCDMH- Pee Dee Mental Health Center (Florence, SC)

Provides administrative and professional supervision to professional nursing personnel in designated treatment units.

Develop, plans, monitors, and evaluates operations and management of nursing service delivery for the Center,

including staff training, in-services, nursing orientation, student nurse training, and ensures nursing coverage and

senior leadership in all areas. Provide direct psychiatric services and related nursing services to consumers, such as

crisis intervention, assessment, case management services, medication administration, and pt and family education;

serve as nurse liaison for the Pee Dee center, including Darlington, Marion, Lake City, and Florence offices, by

collaborating w/ pharmacy consultant, providing site visits to all clinics, conducting quarterly nursing meetings,

attending MD meetings every other month, serving on CARF committees and as chair for specific committees,

member of the executive management team and attend monthly EMT meetings, resolving any nursing related issues;

attends treatment team meetings daily and provide feedback for case closure, recommendations for PCP f/u, treatment

planning, etc; provide education and training to community and collaborate w/ PCP for referrals for the center as well

as maintaining our mission in recovery for our patients by discharging them back to PCP services; all other duties as

assigned;

RN Flex Pool (03/2010-01/2012, 04/2013-present) 12 hrs/week

Carolina’s Hospital System (Florence, SC)

Victoria Edwards, MSN, RN, CCMA

2153 Pathway CT, Effingham, SC 29541

Effingham, SC 29541

843-***-****

acgnhm@r.postjobfree.com

Previously worked with company from March 2010 thru Jan 2012 on the progressive care unit providing skilled

nursing care to 5-7 acute care patients primarily with coronary conditions; provided pre-op and post-op

education for patient and family members; Work as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide skilled,

rehabilitative care to patients suffering from AMI, CHF, vascular surgeries, CABG, PCI, and other cardiac

events; Currently staffed in the Flex Pool and float to various nursing units, such as PCU, stroke unit, acute

inpatient rehab, and med/surg, depending on the hospital census and unit demands, requiring versatility,

flexibility, and extensive knowledge of hospital policies and procedures;

Travel/Per-diem RN (02/2012 – present) 24 hrs/week

Trinity HSG (Florence, SC)

Provide skilled nursing care to 4-7 acute care to long-term patients. Also work per diem shifts at local hospitals,

LTAC, longterm care, and acute-rehab centers. Work in a highly skilled, professional manner with flexible

hours to serve the needs of the medical unit. Attend unit specific training and maintain up to date professional

licensures for the nursing travel agency. Attend rounding meetings with the hospitalists for an interdisciplinary

approach to patient care. Rotate travel nursing assignments depending upon the needs of the hospital.

CNA Clinical Instructor (07/2012-present) 30-40 hrs/month

Professional Medical Training Center, LLC (Florence, SC)

Provide instructions and teaching for CNA students in the clinical setting at a long-term care facility, including

but not limited to, patient care procedures for geriatric/adult patients, patients’ rights, patient privacy and

confidentiality, infection control, nutrition, physical and social support, ethical and legal considerations, and

documentation; assess the need for program improvement, including organizational and facility considerations;

provide skills’ check off and evaluation for student competencies; prepare students for national certification

exam (written and skills) by the SC Department of Health and Human Services;

Nurse Aide Evaluator (06/2012-present) 8-16 hrs/month

Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Service (NACES) (Austin, TX)

Under very limited supervision, administer the NNAAP Examination using guidelines set by the state of SC,

OBRA, and my RN credentials; attend mandatory training, in-services, and updates regarding the NNAAP

examination; maintain confidentiality and security of examination materials at all times; Administer the skills

and/or written exam objectively according to policies and procedures established by Pearson VUE, the SC

Department of Health and Human Services, and NACES; Set up supplies and equipment for testing day; return

unused supplies; disinfect work-stations and equipment; maintain inventory for sufficient testing;

Victoria Edwards, MSN, RN, CCMA

2153 Pathway CT, Effingham, SC 29541

Effingham, SC 29541

843-***-****

acgnhm@r.postjobfree.com

Medical Reviewer III (04/2012 – 03/2013) 40 hrs/week

Palmetto GBA (Florence, SC)

Manage assigned workload well beyond established performance standards. Conduct clinical utilization reviews

of medical records from providers receiving Medicare benefits in an effort to maintain and manage healthcare

quality. Ability to perform claim reviews, manage desk audits, create medical review documentations, maintain

confidentiality and security of beneficiary and provider information, and maintain internal QI processes. Utilize

several computer programs for reviewing claims, creating spreadsheets, uploading additional documentation,

and creating professional letters to providers for request of additional documentation. Record and process

claims and other required documentation in Claims Management system provided, managed, and monitored by

the CMS; Active participation in company, clinical, and departmental in-services and other educational

opportunities.

Clinic Coordinator (07/2010 – 12/2011) 37.5 hrs/week

Lee Correctional Institution (Bishopville, South Carolina)

Served as Clinic Supervisor under direct supervision of HCA and/or Head Nurse to plan and oversee daily flow

of clinic area and supervise professional and paraprofessional staff members; Triaged sick-call requests in order

to schedule patients for sick-call, MD/NP appointments, follow-ups, etc in the health clinic of an 1,800-2,000 bed

correctional facility; Provided skilled nursing care during sick-call, emergency, infirmary, or follow-up visits as

appropriate; Provided care in the prison infirmary for acute and long term care inmates; Served on Emergency

Response Team; Worked as a collaborative team member and communicated with other staff, including

security, to provide safe, quality, and effective care of incarcerated individuals; Oriented nursing students who

rotated throughout correctional system for community health nursing clinical; Assist with workers comp

assessments and follow-ups related to employee and inmate injuries;

Staff Nurse (07/2007 – 01/2011) 36 hrs/week

McLeod Health (Florence, South Carolina)

Served as Charge Nurse and attended Bed Utilization and staffing meetings; Provided skilled nursing care to 5-7

cardiac patients on a progressive cardiac care unit; Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care for patients with

cardiovascular injuries and conditions including open heart, cardiac catheterization, acute MIs, and valve surgeries;

Educated patients and families on disease processes, procedures, home care, and other aspects of therapeutic regimens;

Served on interdisciplinary team for discharge of CHF, MI, or heart surgery patients; Served as preceptor to ADN and

BSN nursing students as well as new graduate RNs;

Licensure & Certifications

Victoria Edwards, MSN, RN, CCMA

2153 Pathway CT, Effingham, SC 29541

Effingham, SC 29541

843-***-****

acgnhm@r.postjobfree.com

RN License # 107648- South Carolina

Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA, Expires Jan 31st, 2015

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA, Expires Jan 31st, 2015

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Expires Apr 7th, 2015

References available upon request

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