Registered Nurse Medical
Resume:
Linda Asta-RN, BSN
**A Antico Way
Waltham, Ma **453
**** ******* - ****: Took care of Critical ill family member. Moved to
Massachusetts 6/15/2013
Wellness Retreats NY: 2011 & 2012
Founder & Executive Director
6 Day Programs medically supervised for Weight Loss Detoxification,
individualized fitness plan, Juice Fasting,
Evening educational programs.
Spring, Summer, and Fall
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR: KAATERSKILL CARE FACILITY
Supervision of 120 bed Rehabilitation and Long Term Care
Per Diem 4-5 days weekly. Responsible for assessment of all new Admissions,
evaluation of all Falls and critical issues. Staffing issues & staff
evaluations. Worked Units as charge Nurse when facility needed coverage.
October 2007- June 2011
CLINICAL DIRECTOR/NURSING SUPERVISOR
Health Center Harriman Lodge: 2007- 2010 (summers)
Twenty-four hour responsibility for Medical Management of Health Center and
Staffing for Summer Program for persons with Mild to Moderate Mental and
Physical disabilities. Responsible for Care Plans and education of non-
medical staff. Evaluatio0n of all clients with medical or psychological
issues May through September
CLINICAL TEAM: Camp Anne 2006(summer)
Provided Medical Management to Adult, Adolescence and Children with
moderate to severe mental and physical disabilities.
BEYOND BODYWORK: 2000-2007: CO-Owner
Therapeutic Bodywork and Massage Therapy
Nutritional Consultant
Holistic Treatments/Aromatherapies
SPA DIRECTOR-Vatra Mountain Valley 2005
Implementation of Health and Wellness Program Including; Diet Education and
weight management, Exercise Appropriate Training Educational workshops
related to health and wellness. Stress Management. Private consultations
and establishment of indivualized programs.
PRESIDENT-1995-Present: A+ Products, Inc.
Development of innovative urological products with primary focus to meet
women's specific needs. Launched company from Private Stock Offering and
SBA Women's Loan Program.
Supervised and authored all clinical research for submission to the FDA for
approval of The Asta-Cath: Female Catheter Guide. Approved 1996 Class II
Medical Device
Supervised and authored clinical research for the Feminal: Female Urinal
for FDA approval for market Sales. Class Me Medical Device. Approved 1997
A+ Associate: PRESIDENT: 1991-1995
Urological Nurse Consultant for Rehabilitation and Long Term Care.
Provided consulting services to rehabilitation and long term care
facilities. Management/coordination for acute and rehabilitative
Urological services for facility based client.
Coordinated research projects with large medical centers.
Provided Case Management services for catastrophic injuries for
Commercial Union and Fireman's Fund.
Sole Case Manager for USAA in Massachusetts. Reviewed all medical files.
Implemented a follow-up case management programs saving company over one
million dollars, in 11/2 years. Office closed approximate1993.
HILLHAVEN CORPORATION: 1987-1991
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: HEAD INJURY TREATMENT SERVICES:
Development of facility-based Head Injury Rehabilitation Programs.
Responsible for Operations, Marketing and Admissions. Implementation of
Clinical Standards for Program Development to meet CARF Certification.
THE MEDIPLEX CORPORATION: 1984-1987
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING: HEAD INJURY TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Responsible for National Marketing for Admissions for multiple facility-
based treatments. Coordinated marketing team. Assisted with the development
of Clinical Programs with-in all facilities.
NEW MEDICO: 1982-1984
Clinical Evaluator
Responsible for the evaluation of Head Injury persons nationally.
Coordination of placement into appropriate facilities programs according to
cognitive function
Rehabilitation Consultant-1979-1982
Self-Employed
Provided consulting services to rehabilitation and long term care
facilities. Management/coordination for acute and rehabilitative
Urological services for facility based client. Coordinated research
projects with large medical centers.
Spaulding/Massachusetts Rehabilitation Hospital: 1976-1979
Clinical Specialist
Provided Neuro-urological patient assessments. In-service
Education for staff and patients, training, development of
Facility protocols and procedures. Research with Tufts University
Massachusetts General Hospital 1973-1976
Head Nurse/Unit Teacher/Staff Nurse
Managed 30 bed acute care urological surgical unit, developed urological
pprotocols for patient care manual, provided in-service education
EDUCATION
B.S., Nursing - Long Island University, 1973
Holistic Nursing Certification - Continuing
AFFA: Certified Fitness and Exercise Instructor
Hippocrates Wellness Program Graduate
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Registered Nurse, New York License # 252615
Massachusetts License # 120957 (September 6, 2012
Urology Nurse Specialist-Society of Urological Nursing
Past President- New England Society of Urological Nursing
American Heart Association: BLS Certified
American Heart Association: ACLS Certified
American Diabetes Teacher Certification
IV Certification
PUBLICATIONS/PATENTS
Asta-Cath Female Catheter Guide
Patent #5,045,078 - 9/3/91
Feminal - Female Urinal
Patent #D390, 657 - 2/10/97
Entrepreneurship: Living your Passion and Purpose
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