Sandra Dee Garrison

*** ******* *****

Memphis, Tennessee 38109

901-***-****(H)

901-***-****(C)

abob7x@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

LPN with 22 years of clinical experience in med-surgical, primary care, and occupational health settings.

Supervisory experience with metrics in assisted living environment

Experienced trainer and educator in health care arena

Vast experience in maintaining and organizing personnel records

Deep knowledge of leave polices, payroll functions, and unionized personnel agreements

Familiar with office procedures, practices and processes

High degree of confidentiality, professionalism and honesty

Organizational and time management skills

Excellent Analytical and interpersonal communication skills

Exemplifies autonomy in the workplace, ability to make sound judgments as relates to work efficiency,

time management

Communications and Leadership training ongoing through Toastmasters, Int’l.

WORK HISTORY

2002 - 2013 Canadian National Railways

HR/Recordwriter. Enter payroll time and productivity into SAP system for unionized personnel and

compile overtime report and workforce reports for the southern mechanical regions of Centralia, Cairo,

Champaign, Effingham, Decatur, and Memphis/Fulton. Facilitate new hire medical eligibility and

orientation processes for Memphis area. Order in SRM, facilitate payment of invoices as well as research

for discretionary spending reports for manager, coordinate the investigation process for Disciplinary

measures using the PAP system, track apprenticeship days, obtain purchase orders from RAC for CN

motor vehicle repairs, coordinate CMV licensure and renewal processes with Troy, MI, backup for chief

AAR clerk with knowledge and proficiency in monitoring of incoming freight cars/tanks/hoppers for

compliance with the American Association of Railroad and the Federal Railroad Administration

regulations as relates to cars being structurally sound, check for overloads/imbalances that can impose

derailment risks. Report and record all derailments by compiling the FRA form 6180.97. Correspond

with other railroads in reference to correction of foreign cars that are on the CN lines to correct

infractions. Report any unsafe usage or travel to responsible parties. Verify financial status of mechanical

repairs for recovery of monies to CN. Track and facilitate all cars that are to be dismantled due to

derailments or age/condition. Any other mechanical duties that are AAR/FRA related.

1994-2012 Nursefinders

LPN. Work on a per diem basis at various nursing facilities, to include nursing homes, hospitals,

occupational health setting, and private duty settings. Last Assignment at Cummins Diesel as an

Occupational Health Nurse working under the direction of the Safety coordinator to ensure that safety

program was followed to meet the OSHA, State, and other Federal regulations. Filed incident reports for

injured employees, ensure that first aid kits were fully stocked and that aed devices were charged.

Coordinated new hire physicals, perform hearing tests, coordinate eye exams with vendor, maintain

employee FMLA, worker’s compensation, and, incident files. Stabilize and send employees out to

contract facilities for injuries and file appropriate reports.

2004-2011 Nursing Innovations

LPN. Worked Per Diem as assigned in various health care facilities providing patient care.

2001-2002 Methodist Health Systems

LPN. Worked as a part of a healthcare team on the Med-Surg Unit, on a supplemental basis, to ensure that

all patients’ need are met.

2000-2004 Family Home Health

Scheduling Coordinator/Orientation Coordinator. Oversaw the Intake/Scheduling department, supervised

and evaluated the level of care being given from the Nursing disciplines and the Physical Therapy

disciplines.

1994-1996 Atria Assisted Living

Residential Services Supervisor. Supervised Residential Assistants and provided ongoing and required

training. Ensured that medications were administered to residents in an accurate and timely manner,

scheduled employees for shift work, facilitated continuing education and career development to

Residential Assistants.

1993-1994 Mid-South Internal Medicine

LPN. Worked in the medical office setting for a Physician to deliver total patient care.

1990-1993 The MED

LPN. Worked in the Med-Surgical clinical setting, as a member of the professional health team,

delivering total patient care.

EDUCATION

2012- Ashford University Program. Graduate Studies undertaken at present for Masters in Health Care

Administration. GPA 3.5. Graduation August, 2013

2009-2011-Ashford University. Received BA Health Care Administration. GPA 3.9, Magna Cum Laude

graduation date October 22, 2011.

2006-2008 - Strayer University. Coursework required for Bachelor's Health Care Administration.

1989-1990 Northwest Community College. LPN program, obtained LPN certification.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES

Tennessee Board of Nursing Licensure, issued initially in August, 1990, expires 5/2014.

CPR certified, expires 7/2014.

AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Member, maintained Magna Cum Laude status

Golden Key International Honor Society Member, 3.9 in Major Concentration area

Who’s Who Among American College Students VICA Secretary

Honors Society, Maintained an Overall GPA, 3.9 in Major Concentration

President of the Licensed Practical Nursing Class

Member, Toastmasters Int’l., certified orator, District Winner for 2005

VOLUNTEERISM

WYPL Radio News Announcer. Volunteered weekly to read newspaper to listeners that may be visually

impaired or illiterate on 89.3 FM Memphis Public Library.

REFERENCES

Lisa Weeams, LPN, MS. Safety Coordinator. Cummins-Diesel. Memphis, Tn. Contact: 901-***-****

(office). 901-***-**** (cell).

Janice Cleaves, RN. Case Manager. Cigna Health Care. Memphis, Tn. Contact: 901-***-**** (office)

901-***-**** (cell)

Denise Akins, RN, BSN. Case Manager. Memphis, Tn. Contact: 901-***-**** (cell)

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