Registered Nurse Manager
Resume:
Gwendolyn D. Childress
Registered Nurse, BSN
Montgomery, Al 36117
Home Phone: 334-***-****
E-mail: abjju5@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To be employed by a company which, not only allows me to utilize my skills
as a nurse, but also allows me to grow as a professional. I am a skilled
healthcare professional with over 8 years in combined experience in
nursing. I have experience in Long-term care, Case Management, and Acute
adult-pediatric care setting; including solid background in patient/staff
education.
Employment
Admission Nurse
(8/2009-present)
Mid-South Home Health
Montgomery, AL
. Admit sub acute ill clients to Home health care using the Outcome and
Assessment Information Set (OASIS) process.
. Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) certified.
. Ensure that clients receive all needed equipment to manage their
disease process within the home.
. Provide education regarding various disease processes, such as
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Congestive
Heart Failure, Hypertension, etc.
. Collaborate extensively with physicians and other team members to
ensure client receives continuity of care.
. Wound vacuum certified
. Administer and provide training of
intravenous/intramuscular/subcutaneous medication
. client and family education
. Serve as preceptor as need for new employees
Unit Manager
(3/2009-8/2009)
Southaven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
Montgomery, AL
. Served as Manager of Rehabilitation/Skilled nursing unit.
. Act as immediate supervisor for a staff of 2 Licensed Practical Nurses
and 4 Resident Care Specialists.
. Work directly with Medical Director, DON and ADON to create a
comfortable living for residents.
. Conducted family and team meeting to ensure residents highest level of
care.
. Educated staff on Alabama state surveying process.
. Participated in MDS/Care plan meetings.
. Carried out resident admission and discharges.
. Assisted in planning residents return to the community by arranging
Home Health Care/Hospice, Meals on Wheels, Medicaid Wavier, etc.
Registered Nurse (After Hours/On-Call Nurse)
(7/2008-3/2009)
Alacare Home Health and Hospice
Montgomery, Al
. Serve as after hour's on-call nurse.
. Triage and respond to call for Home Health and Hospice clients in the
Dallas, Montgomery, Macon, Elmore, and Autauga county areas.
. Provide sub-acute care in the home setting. Care includes managing
various stages wound care, palliative care, Intravenous medication
administration, and education.
. Collaborate extensively with physicians and other team members.
. Admitted Home Health and Hospice clients using the OASIS process, and
ICD-9 coding.
Registered Nurse
(6/2005-7/2008)
Southern Care Hospice
Montgomery, Al
. Served as Case Manager.
. Providing psychosocial and physical care to total 12-25 terminal ill
clients in the Montgomery, Elmore, Macon, Lee, and Tallapoosa county
area in the home setting.
. Provide clients with palliative care and assisted clients in
scheduling physician appointments and other diagnostic procedures, pre-
filling pillboxes, picking-up, and delivering medications to patients.
. Ensured that patients expired with dignity and comfort.
. Help clients and patient caregiver throughout the grieving process
Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
(1/2007-present)
Abundant Life Home and Healthcare LLC
Montgomery, AL
. Serve as Case Manager
. Complete insurance assessment for various Long-term care insurance
companies
. Provide injection training to clients (adult and pediatric) for
various disease process such as Multiple Sclerosis, Crohn's disease,
Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Growth Hormone deficiencies.
. Case Manage various workman compensation cases
Registered Nurse-(Per Diem)
(4/2005-6/2005)
Community Hospital
Tallassee, AL
. Provided care to patients on a Medical-Surgical/Pediatric Unit.
. Perform acute and sub acute interventions in a professional and
competent manner.
. Educated clients on preventive measures and home discharge care.
. Served as Charge Nurse.
. Network extensively with management and patients to provide quality
patient care.
Registered Nurse (Case Manager)
(5/2004-8/2005)
Alacare Home Health and Hospice
Montgomery, AL
. Served as Case Manager.
. Providing care for a total of 38 clients in the Montgomery County and
surround areas.
. Assisted clients in scheduling physician appointments and other
diagnostic procedures, pre-filling pillboxes.
. Network extensively with management, other staff members and patients
to provide quality patient care.
Registered Nurse (Staff Nurse)
(5/2003-11/2004)
Baptist Medical Center East Hospital
Montgomery, AL
. Provided care for over a year on a Medical-Surgical/Pediatric Unit.
Also worked as backup nurse for NICU and Postpartum units
. Perform acute and sub acute interventions in a professional and
competent manner.
. Educated clients on preventive measures and home discharge care.
. Served as Charge Nurse.
. Network extensively with management and patients to provide quality
patient care.
Education
Auburn University Montgomery
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Montgomery, AL
May, 2004
Wallace Community College Selma
Associate in Science Nursing
Selma, AL
May, 2002
Wallace Community College Selma
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate
Selma, AL
May, 1999
Reference:
Alfreda Lewis RN
2000 Bowen Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
Lee Pettway RN
100 Co Rd 12
Orrville, Al 36767
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