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Puyallup, WA 98373 e-mail:ab8omv@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Summary

Nurse extensively experienced in public sector with expertise in intake and

behavioral assessments, triage assessments, medications administration,

patient record documentation, implementation of behavioral treatment plans,

and excellent communication skills. I am a detail oriented, industrious,

team player who enjoys working with diverse populations.

. Current licensure by the state of North Carolina - License No: 017827

. Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse Temporary Practice Permit

Credential Number 60409972 Expiration 02/21/2014

. Extensive experience in psychiatric and behavioral assessments

. Proficient in current triage assessment knowledge and techniques

. Thorough understanding of medications administration with complete

professional competency

. Experienced in home care nursing especially with tracheostomy tube

care of children and infants.

Employment

Bayada Home Health Care

2012-Present

Provided all aspects of nursing care for pediatric patients in a home

setting. Patients have ranged from premature infants to teens recovering

from surgery. Most clients had tracheostomy tubes.

Maxim Healthcare Services

2011-2012

Providing nursing care for severely developmentally disabled children

within the home including implementing clinical care plans, administering

medications and therapies, assistance with mobility and transfers and

delivering nursing care needs as ordered.

Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities

2009-2011

Provided all aspects of nursing care for severely and profoundly

developmentally disabled children and adults who had multiple medical and

psychiatric diagnoses.

Johnston Correctional Institute

2008

North Carolina Department of Corrections

Tasks included: The administering of medications and laboratory tests;

triage, assessment and procedural treatments; total patient care; medical

documentation; communication with physicians and other health care

providers to ensure the delivery of quality health care to the inmates.

Dorothea Dix Hospital, Raleigh, NC

2003-2008

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Cared for patients with physical and psychiatric disorders. Performed

duties, which included administering of medications, documentation

and therapeutic interaction with patients. Participated with physicians,

social workers, nurses, and staff in the planning and implementation of

psychiatric treatments.

North Carolina Correctional Institute for Women, Raleigh, NC

2002

North Carolina Department of Corrections

Responsibilities included administering of medications and treatments,

charting and interacting with physicians/staff in the mental health unit of

a state women's prison. Some of the duties included assessing patients,

following care plans, implementing behavioral treatment plans and working

in the mental health clinics. Other duties included: administering, renewal

and tracking of all direct observation medications.

Carver Living Center, Durham, N.C 2001-2002

Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Facility

Managed all aspects of patient care including documentation of tasks and

medical condition of patients. Duties included administering medications,

tests and treatments; triage assessments, communicating patient needs to

MD/PA/NP; writing standing and 'read-back' orders; and meeting all nursing

needs of the patient

Polk Youth Institute, Butner, N.C. 2001-2001

North Carolina Department of Corrections

Interacted with incarcerated youth, high security maximum control (HCON)

inmates, nursing staff, and correctional officers in a healthcare

environment. Tasks included: The administering of medications and

laboratory tests; triage, assessment and procedural treatments; total

patient care; medical documentation; communication with physicians and

other health care providers to ensure the delivery of quality health care

to the inmates.

Maxim Healthcare, Durham, N.C 1996-2000

Healthcare Agency

Coordinated treatment of patients, administered medications, delivered

basic nursing care, and documented medical care and condition of patients.

Worked in various home settings and in health care facilities as staff

relief.

Omni Visions, Inc., Durham, N.C. 1995-2000

Therapeutic Foster Care Agency

Planned and implemented personal care, educational support, administering

of medications, development of behavioral plans and documentation of the

care given to foster and respite care children with special needs.

John Umstead Hospital, Butner, N.C. 1992-1995

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Facility

Cared for patients with physical and psychiatric disorders. Main duties

included: administering of

medications, delivering medical treatments, documentation of care given,

planning/implementation of

psychiatric care plans and therapeutic interaction with patients.

Education

Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, N.C.

2008

English 114 and Developmental Psychology

Durham Technical Community College, Durham, N.C.

Associate Degree Nursing Student

2006-2007

College Transfer and Science classes

1986-1988

Practical Nursing Graduate

1974

University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

Psychology, Sociology

1977

Skills

Computer Skills: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Communication Skills:

Proposal Writing and Presentations

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