Ethlyn Cowan-Simpson

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Beltsville, Maine, 20705

301-***-****

acrxq8@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Compassionate registered nurse with 25 year experience in health-care. Skill in providing exceptional care to diverse patient populations. Aiming to leverage my experience and knowledge to effectively fill the need at your facility.

WORK EXPERIENCE

SPECTRUM HEALTHCARE/FEDERAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, Washington, DC

Nurse Coordinator, Feb 2015 – Present

Performed health screenings which includes cardiac risk profiles, blood pressure management, weight management and exercise regimen

Supplied health awareness information to individuals

Encouraged and informed employees of the importance of improving their health status

Recommended to physician employees who are in need care of acute evaluation

Prepared for TJC visit, ensuring policies and procedures were in compliance with standards

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER, Baltimore, MD

Clinical Nurse, Apr 2008 – Present

Developed nursing care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnosis

Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD, asthma and hypertension

Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting hemodynamic monitoring in the Intensive Care units

Promoted communication and team building among all clinical staff, patients and families

CARROLL MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, Washington, DC

Admissions Nurse/Case Manager, Apr 2014 – Feb 2015

Managed the referral process for patients, identified and recruited patients that can be safely and effectively managed within the established clinical programs

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine patient’s ability to participate in acute rehabilitation

Coordinated the discharge process for all patients and provided them with resources that facilitated their transition to their prior level of function

SAINT AGNES HOSPITAL, Baltimore, MD

Assistant Nurse Manager, Feb 2013 – Oct 2013

Guided a team of nursing staff in the delivery of care to a group of patients on the Telemetry Unit

Coordinated and evaluated clinical nursing activity while facilitating continuity of care

Implemented unit base committees which resulted in increased patient and staff satisfaction

Encouraged five staff nurses to become preceptors and facilitated their transition to new role

Monitored and encouraged strict hand-washing policy which resulted in improved scores within three months of implementation

PROGRESSIVE NURSING/WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER, Washington, DC

Critical Care Contract Nurse, Jan 2000 – Nov 2011

Monitored and recovered from anesthesia open heart patients and other surgical patients

Assessed patient motor/sensory function, orientation status and compared to baseline

Communicated any changes in patient’s condition to medical team in a timely manner

Provided post-operative education and teaching to patients, families and significant others

Interpreted critical data and performed interventions essential to patient’s recovery

EDUCATION

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Masters, May 2010

Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD

Bachelor, May 1998

University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC

Associate Applied Science, May 1990

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Extensive critical care experience

Practiced inpatient and outpatient settings

Admission/discharge planner with knowledge of insurance authorization process

Proficiency in multiple Electronic Medical Record and Electronic Health record

Administration of foreign travel vaccines

CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES

BLS-Basic Life Support

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

RN Professional License in: District of Columbia 1991 to present

RN Professional License in: Maryland 1997 to present

AWARDS AND HONORS

Delivered excellent care that exceeded hospital requirement, awarded Associate Service Excellence Award, August, 2013

Received recognition as one of the 2011 Extra-Ordinary Nurses

Awarded Nursing Excellence Award for Community Service, May 2015

Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Gamma Beta Chapter as Nurse Community Leader March 2015

AFFILIATIONS

Sigma Theta Tau International, March 2015

National Association of Professional Women, June 2015

VOLUNTARY WORK

Accompanied Doctors United Medical Mission (DRUMM) to Ghana March 2004 as volunteer post-anesthesia nurse

Accompanied DRUMM to Jamaica June 2008 as volunteer post-anesthesia nurse

Volunteer in Kenya with Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) in work camp June 2009

Volunteer Nurse with Sam Sharpe Teachers College Past Students Association to Haiti, October 2010. Provided nursing care to post-earthquake victims in remote clinical setting

Volunteer monthly at Sarah’s Hope Women and Children shelter in Baltimore, since January 2013

Volunteer with Carol Gordon Ministry to Panama, October 2013. Provided care in local clinics

Volunteer Nurse and organizer for Ethlyn’s Hope Medical Mission to Kenya April 2014. Operated four day clinic in remote area, provide medical care to over 600 patients

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