Charlotte F. Douglas RN/MSN

**** *. **** *. ****, Martinton, IL 60951. 815-***-****

Career Profile

A dedicated medical professional with over thirty years of practical

experience in a fast paced multiple settings. As a nurse was a resourceful

asset, skilled problem-solver capable of initiating formative solutions to

complex problems. A professional possessing special sensitivity to meeting

diverse needs in varied situations.

Key strengths include:

. Remain calm and professional during times of critical need.

. Strong analytical skills easily assess conditions and implement

appropriate intervention.

. Ability to motivate, produce, and coordinate instructions,

organizes assignments, and evaluates staffing requirements.

. Relate well to people from a variety of cultures and

socioeconomic conditions.

. Readily develop rapport with patients, families, staff;

physician, and other health care professionals.

. Flexibility to functions on all floors of nursing within the

hospital and help

Everyone in need of care and assistance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2011 Student in University for NP programs

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, 5Illinois

2008- St. Francis University, Joliet Illinois

Instructor for RN program

Worked on telemetry/step down ICU unit

2005-2008 St. Joseph Medical Center

Joliet, Illinois

Float nurse / Critical Areas & ER

2005. Iroquois Memorial Hospital

Watseka, Illinois

Worked ICU/ float nurse

2001- 2003 University of Illinois Hospital

Chicago, IL

. Staff Development / ER nurse / ICU nurse. Responsible for all

the new employee orientation and follow up

. Developed educational programs for healthcare professionals both

in the hospital and outside of the facility. These programs

then were sent to INA for approval of CEU'S

. Worked between several departments when a problem existed. First

the problem was defined then resolved thru education of staff.

A matter of educating the staff helped resolve many problems in

a painless manner. A clearer understanding of the problem with

a resolution was facilitated.

. Participated in unit Quality Assurance program and worked

cooperatively with physicians, medical professional, patients,

and their family members, and other hospitals to provide quality

patient care.

Specific responsibilities:

. Manager of the educational department over several employees

worked with VP of Nursing on revision of nursing policy and

procedure manual with updates for upcoming JACHO Accreditation

Revision. Educated staff in regards to updated policies and

helped ensure policies carried out prior to JACHO.

. Provided educational programs for the hospital

. Evaluate educational needs, and organize educational programs.

. New employee handbook revisions and orientation schedule.

. Communicate physician orders to appropriate departments

utilizing computerized data system

. Implement total patient care (physical, psychological and

cognitive aspects) for 2-3 ICU patients.

. Supervise both Licensed Practical Nurses, non-licensed support

staff and other Registered Nurses

. Perform clinical skills according to hospital policies and

standards of practice.

. Interact with applicable departments regarding patient care.

Act as patient advocate; assess patient status and notify

physicians of clinical changes.

. Educate patient/family members to health care needs, conditions,

processes, agendas, and options.

. Collaborate with case management regarding discharge needs.

2000 Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, IL

Clinical instructor for nursing students in the Bachelors Degree

Program.

2000-1998 Olympia Fields Trauma Center, Olympia Fields, IL

. Manager of afternoon shift in the Emergency / Trauma Unit.

. Supervision of 10-12 staff personnel.

. Evaluate staffing requirements, floor assignments and organize

unit data.

. Assisted with yearly evaluations.

. Communicate on Trauma radio and assign ambulances to hospitals

during a disaster.

. Ability to work with the emergency medical system within the

district.

1984-2000 Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee, IL

. Manager part time on the afternoon shift of ER.

. Worked overtime Supervisor could pull to any floor and was

flexible to adapt to any environment.

. Perform clinical skills according to hospital policies and

standards of care.

1980-1984 St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee, IL

. Nursing Intern/ RN OB

. Perform clinical skills according to hospital policies and

standards of care.

EDUCATION

Olivet Nazarene University

APRN program/Nurse Practitioner student

Graduate date 2013

Governors State University, University Park, IL

Masters of Science in Nursing, 2001

Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, IL

Bachelors Degree in Nursing, 1996

Kankakee Comm. College, Kankakee, IL

Associates Degree in Nursing, 1980

Governors State University, University Park, IL

Business Classes one year for MBA

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

R.N. License, Illinois

ACLS Instructor

CPR Instructor

Conscious sedation certification

Critical Care Courses

Trauma Nurse Specialist

National Certification Medical Surgical Nurse

(AMSN)

AFFILITATIONS

Illinois Nurses Association (INA)

Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Sigma Theta Tau International (Honor Society of Nursing)

American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACCN)

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Illinois State Advanced Practice (ISAPN)

December 23, 2012

Martinton, IL 60951

To Whom It May Concern:

In the attached resume the information brings credit to the extent in

which the job would match my current credentials. In my resume management

skills are visible and accomplished including current guidelines for

appropriate care and treatment.

During my graduate studies in nursing the major area of study was in

the clinical role of an Advanced Practice Nurse. Preparation was in the

community health role (public health clinical) and critical care role for

the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role. My training was a dual major in both

areas.

Now, the role of preparation is in the Family Nurse Practitioner has

extended my expertise in the care and management of populations with co-

morbidities.

This experience is also compounded at the Masters level using a clinical

research method to find solutions instead of task oriented problem solving.

I am currently enrolled in school, in the Nurse Practitioner program

at Olivet Nazarene University. Currently possess a lot of certifications

and consistently furthering education in multiple and varied settings. As

a professional nurse able to care for patients holistically in their

current environment.

Thank You,

Charlotte F. Douglas

RN/MSN

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