Dale Len Anderson

**** ***** ******* ****** • Benton, AR 72015 • aco2d6@r.postjobfree.com • 501-***-****

Qualifications Profile

Registered Nurse benefitting from 23 years of valuable experience in nursing care and business management. Recognized as an

excellent care provider and patient advocate. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate healthcare teams that offer top quality

patient care. Proven capacity to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities while fostering superior patient care.

Demonstrated integrity, collaboration and innovation. Areas of expertise include acute care, long term care, intensive care,

recovery room, operating room, cardiovascular intensive care, cardiac catheterization lab, surgical, trauma, and supervisory.

Education and Training

1995, Diploma of Registered Nursing, Baptist Medical System School of Nursing

1992, Diploma of Licensed Practical Nursing, Baptist Medical System School of Nursing

Professional Experience

2014 2015, Director of Nursing

New Beginnings Stoneybrook Facility

• Responsible for hiring, scheduling, annual evaluations, disciplinary actions and termination of clinical staff

• Management of resident care to ensure quality care that balances disease management, quality of life, dignity, and resident

beliefs

• Approval and coordination of resident admissions, transfers and discharges

• Marketing and relationship management with outlying facilities, hospitals, and referral agencies

• Ensure compliance with OLTC clinical standards

• Performance of administrator duties during absence of licensed administrator by being willing and able to make decisions and take

the steps to assure quality resident care and promote organizational success

• Director of Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) building the highest standards of quality and ethics

• Team player working collaboratively and striving to recognize and leverage diverse perspectives and experiences and foster an

environment that encourages and rewards performance and strategic thinking

2012 2015, Licensure Administrator

Prometric Testing Incorporated

• Evaluation of candidates for Certified Nursing Assistant licensure and supervision of Certified Nursing Assistant examinations

including the administration of clinical evaluation and record management of candidates and examinations administered

2007 2011, RN III CVICU/STICU Charge Nurse

UAMS

• Team leader with oversight of assignments, direct patient care, employee scheduling and ensuring policy implementation

• Provide quality care for critically ill trauma, thoracic, neurological, orthopedic, vascular and OB/GYN patients

• Assessment of patient conditions utilizing invasive and non invasive monitoring equipment including ICP, CVP, EKG, SPO2,

A line, Swan Ganz catheter, ventilator and defibrillator

• Provide education to patients and their families related to treatment, procedures, medications and pain management

• Work collaboratively with medical staff and auxiliary personnel to address problems and concerns

2005 2007, RN Nurse Manager

Arkansas Health Center

• Manage 40 bed long term care unit containing ventilator dependent residents

• Supervise 70 nursing unit personnel and PRN house supervisor overseeing entire 350 bed facility

• Responsible for scheduling, evaluation, disciplinary action, cost containment, yearly budget, patient assessment, hiring and

termination of staff

2000 2005, Operating Room Circulator Charge Nurse

Arkansas Heart Hospital

• Act as a leader in operating room over surgical technicians and manage post op care for all surgical procedures

• Ensure quality measures are intact and meet facility guidelines

• Develop assignments based on acuity and number of surgical procedure

• Assist surgeon in Saphenous Vein harvesting, becoming well versed in suture techniques

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Professional Experience (continued)

1999 2000, PRN Travel Nurse

Arkansas Healthcare Personnel

• House supervisor at Dallas County Memorial Hospital responsible for nursing staff, patient triage, emergency room and

auxiliary staff management

• Shift supervisor at Riley’s Oak Hill Manor and Southwest Nursing Home responsible for all nursing staff, patient care, OLTC

regulation compliance and reporting

1992 1999, CVICU Charge Nurse

Baptist Health

• Post op care of Heart Surgery and Transplant patients and Heart Mate implants

• Management of Intra Aortic Balloon pump, mechanical ventilation and ventricular assist device

1997 2010, Small Business Owner

Rusty’s Western Store

• Exhibit proficiency in sales, contract negotiations, cost containment and inventory management

• Demonstrate strong customer relations and employee management

Presentations

“Care of the Cardiovascular Patient in the ICU”, Little Rock Critical Care Course, 2009

ICU Skills Fair, UAMS, 2008

Arkansas State Hospital CNA Instruction, 2007

Professional Organizations

American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Member

Volunteer Experience

Future Cardinals Football Assistant Coach and Team Advocate, 2007 2008

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills

Additional Training

Non Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention Training

Little Rock Critical Care Program Cardiovascular Module

Licensure and Certifications

TB Skin Test Administration Certified

Registered Nurse, Arkansas Nurses Association

Licensed Practice Nurse, Arkansas Nurses Association

BLS Provider, American Heart Association

ACLS Experienced Provider, American Heart Association

PALS Provider, American Heart Association

TNCC Provider, Emergency Nurses Association

I.V. Therapy Trainer, American Medical Technologies, INC

Basic Chemotherapy Certified, OCCN

Intra Aortic Balloon Pump Certified, Arkansas Heart Hospital

References

Charles David Williams, MD, Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeon, Arkansas Heart Hospital, 501-***-****

Christine Wilson, RN, LNHA, Executive Director of Arkansas Clinical Services, New Beginnings, 816-***-****

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