Manager Nurse
Resume:
ANDREA L. RUTLEDGE
Port Orchard WA 98367
e-mail: ********@******.***
608-***-**** cell
Objective - Summary
Certified hospice RN seeking part time employment while completing bachelor’s degree. An
experienced nurse with 10 plus years’ progressive clinical skills to include: hospice homecare case
management, triage, project management, policy and procedure development, hospice care, private
duty care, teaching, nursing preceptor, teaching new hire orientation, and intermediate in-patient care.
Adept at patient relationship management with a diverse patient population, offering compassionate
and experienced nursing skills. Possess above average computer skills to include Microsoft Office,
Sun Coast, Consolo, VISTA, TRM and VHG software.
LICENSURE
RN – Washington April 2013
RN - Wisconsin January 2005
LPN - Wisconsin August 2002 to January 2005
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital – Triage nurse, Telephone Care Service
Dec 2012 – July 2013
2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison 53705
Supervisor: Diane Mathews
Worked in Telephone Care as a telephone triage nurse to veterans. Provide telephone advice ranging
from minor symptoms to acute situations. Work as charge nurse, managing staffing, schedules, sick
calls and necessary coverage. Provided peer reviews to other RNs in this department. Ending pay
$73,000/year
Agrace Hospice Care – RN Case Manager/Data Analyst June 2011 – Nov 2012
5395 E Cheryl Pkwy, Madison WI 53711
Worked in the Project Management Office to assess current processes and practices as well as planning
and developing improvements to said processes and practices, up to and including writing protocols,
training materials and assisting in education of employees in the new processes. Developed a Fall
Prevention Program in compliance with CHAP (hospice accrediting agency) and Medicare; wrote an
accompanying Fall Prevention Protocol. A member of the Clinical Consult team; responsible for
reviewing medical records to determine patient’s eligibility to continue hospice services and to make
recommendation to team. Regularly performed a variety of in depth chart audits to check for
compliance with Agrace policy and protocol. Worked in the triage department on an as needed basis.
Ending pay: $70,000/year
Agrace Hospice Care (HospiceCare Inc.) – RN Case Manager Jan 2006 – Jun 2011
5395 E Cheryl Pkwy, Madison WI 53711
In-home patient care management to include: managing the whole person care of patients, working
with primary physicians as well as IDT. Skilled clinical preceptor for new nursing hires, students and
interns. Managed IV infusions and provided line maintenance via PICC and implanted ports with
CADD pumps. Supervised LPNs and CNAs working under my direction. Worked in the triage
department on an as needed basis. Ending pay: $70,000/year
St. Mary’s Hospital (Cardiac Respiratory Intermediate Care) – RN Jan 2005 – Jan 2006
700 South Park Street, Madison WI 53715
Managed acute care clients, supervised and delegated work to CNAs, contacted physicians, acted as
primary nurse to long-term patients with tracheotomies with or without ventilator assistance.
Experienced working with various complex IV medications and PCA pumps. Ending pay: $24.08/hour
Agrace Hospice Care (HospiceCare Inc.). – ADN Preceptorship
Clinical Preceptorship to include: Med –Surg., Ambulatory Surgery, Psychiatry and Outpatient
Endoscopy Clinic.
Private Duty Nurse – Self Employed – LPN Mar 2003 – Aug 2004
Managed nursing care of vent dependent client with ALS with trach, G-tube, Foley, PICC. Consulted
with RN case manager, RT, physician as needed.
William S Middleton Memorial Veterans’ Hospital (VA) – LPN Jul 2002 – Nov 2004
Cardiac/Respiratory Intermediate Care. Under supervision of RN managed acute care clients (multiple
drips, L-VAD, Bi-VAD, chest tubes) on cardio-thoracic surgical step-down/heart-lung transplant unit.
Completed; Cardiac Rhythms and Emergency Response and Recognition classes.
Univ. of Wisconsin Hosp & Clinics – Med Transcription/Receptionist Feb 1997 – Jun 2002
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
Forever Young Meetup Group www.meetup.com/big-kids Feb 2011 - Jul 2013
Managed social group for adults, including welcoming new members, managing disputes, building
relationships with local businesses, planning and organizing events from 2-50+ people. Events ranged
from social outings, new member socials and volunteer activities. During the time I ran the group, I
grew the membership from about 40 members to over 900 members.
Meru Committee 2006 – 2013
Member of the Meru Committee, a committee committed to providing annual financial assistance and
friendship to the Meru Hospice in Meru, Kenya. Traveled to Meru Hospice in 2008 for a two week
educational/service trip.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing – Olympic College (Expected Grad date July 2014)
Associate Degree in Nursing – Madison Area Technical College, December 2004
Licensed Practical Nursing – Madison Area Technical College, July 2002
Assoc. in Arts, Olympic Community College, Bremerton, Washington, August 1990
AWARDS/HONORS
Hospice Palliative Nursing Certification 2009
National Deans List - 2002-2004
International Mission on Medicine - Invited for 2004 mission
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society - Inducted February 2003
MATC Foundation Scholarship - March 2002
MATC Deans List - 2001-2004
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