Cherez N. Evans
Email: ********@******************.***
Address:
City: Middletown
State: NY
Zip: 10940
Country: USA
Phone: 845-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
2 years as LNP with excellent communication and teaching skills. Experience providing compassionate care in skilled nursing facilities. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Ulster County B.O.C.E.S, Port Ewen NY 1/2001 to 6/2010 (Nursing)
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
2 years as LNP with excellent communication and teaching skills. Experience providing compassionate care in skilled nursing facilities. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction.
Licenses
Licensed Practical Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
2010 to present CPR certified through American Heart Association
Skill Highlights
Medication administration expert
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Successful treatment of pressure ulcer
Strong medical ethic
Computerized charting specialist
Enthusiastic caregiver
Diabetes and Trained in in- and out-patient care
Hospice Patient Care
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Infection control standards expert
Flow sheet charting
Acute and rehabilitative care
Mobility assistance
Colostomy care familiarity
Gastroenteral nutrition education
Body mechanics knowledge
Medical clinical procedures comprehension
Specimen collection/processing proficiency
Sterilization techniques mastery
Professional Experience
July 2011 to Current
Wingate Nursing Home Highland, NY
Charge Nurse
Responsible for leading a 40 bed unit of Geriatric population. Oversee medication nurse and certified nursing assistants. Work closely with medical director and other physicians and nurse practitioners. Converted medical charts to electronic charts. Accurately picked up orders given by physicians and administered medication safely. Participates in interdisciplinary care plan meeting with families to meet their concerns and achieve patient goals. Provide compassionate care to worried family member. Made rounds with wound care physician and provided treatments. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
October 2010 to July 2011
Northeast Center for Special Care Lake Katrine, NY
Floor Nurse
As a brand new nurse I worked on the Vent unit for TBI patients. Became familiar with the care treatment and administration of oxygen, trachs, G-tubes, Peg tube, SPC, Foleys and pressure ulcers. Worked closely with RN charge nurse to ensure safe practices.
April 2006 to April 2010
Blue C/ross Blue Shield Middletown, NY
Claims Adjuster/ Customer Service
Reprocess claims to apply benefits correctly. Explained Medical Policy to members. Account representative to gain more business. Maintained highest level of call coaching. Provided comprehensive explanations of benefits to ensure low and accurate costs to members. Contacted providers on members behalf to settle disputes.
Education and Training
2010 Ulster County B.O.C.E.S Port Ewen, NY
Certificate Nursing