Barbara Sexton
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Objective
The past 36 years of nursing have indeed given me a broad base of knowledge
upon which to draw. On a daily basis, my E.R.position involved dealing with
the public and my co-workers under intense situations. Having pursued and
obtained my previous goals, I am eager to advance my career into new and
challenging adventures.
EDUCATION
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE- ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
IN NURSING 1977 1700 Spartan Dr.Elgin,Il.60120
MEDICAL LEGAL CONSULTING INSTITUTION INC
Consulting Institution Inc.July 1999
2476 Bolsover St.Houston Texas 77005-2541
CURRENT CERTIFACATIONS:
CPR; R.N.;TNS
LAPSED CERTIFICATES:
ECRN; EMT; CPR INSTRUCTOR; ENPC; PALS AND TAUGHT CPR FOR
DOGS
WORK EXPERIENCE:
SHERMAN HOSPITAL,ELGIN,IL.
Emergency Room Sherman hospital April 2012-July 2012
Sherman HospitalAmbulatory Care Center Algonquin Il. 2007-2012
Emergency Room Nurse full time 12 hr shifts nights 7p-7-a .I provided
nursing care to all age groups and patient complexities. I worked
independently on night shift providing patient care and education, lab testing,
skilled in phlebotomy,I.V.,EKG,nebulizers,orthopedic splints and molds, urine
screens including rapid med- tox and strep screens. I acquired insight into
dealing with the public both in and outside the Emergency Room and I
worked with the paramedic and assisted them with education and any needs
to assist in appropriate care for patients. My duties consisted of all facets of
patients from trauma,to delivery of a child,orthopedic,cardiac arrest,all
encompassing.
Sherman Ambulatory Care in Algonquin encompassed a lot of the above
duties as Emergency Room but a much smaller scale if patients were critical
or complex they would be transferred to the main E.R. of our local hospitals.
NORTHEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AMBULATORY CARE CENTER
LAKE ZURICH IL. RAND RD.AFFILLIATED NORTHWEST
COMMMUNITY HOSPITAL ARLINGTON HEIGHTS 2007-2007
I worked independently 7p-7a 12 hr. By self I had all the same duties as
previous urgent care plus did the registration and transfer arrangements for
patients.
GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL BARRINGTON,IL 1984-2002
Emergency Room Department Charge nurse full time for 23 years on the pm
and night shifts. I had same duties as at Sherman, plus it encompassed
supervising Emergency Room staff and paramedics. I was an orientation
preceptor mentor, dispensed pharmacy meds, and staff resource person.
Member of the disaster committee helped design and implement the hospital
wide plan and did in-services to educate staff about the plan.I iniated and
implemented 12 hr.shifts.in addition established and was night shift CPR
instructor.Developed the necessary leadership qualities and decision –making
skills to achieve my goal of advancement to administrative nursing.
ADMISTRATIVE NURSING HOUSE SUPERVISOR FOR NIGHTS 1993
Managed hospital –wide staffing ratios functioned as in –house pharmacy for
the night shift. Liaison between the public, hospital staff, pharmacy and
pharmacy and administration
(ADVANCED MEDICAL RESOURCE)ILLINOIS:2000-2002
SALVI AND SCHOSTOK PC LAW FIRM 218 NORTH UTICA STREET
WAUKEGAN, IL. 1999-2001
MEDICAL LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT
A CONSULATANT FOR A MALPRACTICE LAW FIRM.
I did part time consulting on emergency department cases for evaluation for litigation.
HUMANA HOSPITAL HOFFMAN ESTATES,HOFFMAN ESTATES,IL.
STAFF AND CHARGE NURSE FOR THE EMERGENCY ROOM
Hired for the opening of the facility, Encompassed same previous duties of Emergency
staff nurse.
ELGIN MEDI TRANSPORT AMBULANCE SERVICE ELGIN IL.
Worked as nurse on ambulance
ST.JOSEPH HOSPITAL ELGIN, IL.
Emergency staff nurse 1977-1979
VOLUNTEER EXPERINCE:
SAV A PET: WALKED DOGS AND ASSITED WITH SOCIALILAZATION OF
ANIMALS OF SHELTER ANIMALS
WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION:IN MT. PROSPECT
ASSISTED WITH REHAB OF 3 SWANS.A FAWN, RACOONS, AND SKUNK BABIES
HIPPO THERAPY AT WHITE BIRCH RANCH IN VERNON HILLS:ASSISTED WITH
HORSE THERAPY FOR THE HANDICAPPED AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED.