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Nurse Management

Location:
Huntsville, AL
Posted:
January 05, 2013

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Adrienne Kitchens

Email: abp8ir@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ********** **** **. ***. 331

City: Huntsville

State: AL

Zip: 35801

Country: USA

Phone: 561-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $30,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Job History / Details:

Adrienne Kitchens

685 Providence Main St.

Apt 331, Huntsville, Alabama 35806

561-***-****

abp8ir@r.postjobfree.com

Qualification Summary

Dedicated licensed practical nurse (LPN) with specialty experience in Allergy, Asthma, Immunology and long-term Geriatric/Alzheimer nursing. Optimized Immunology and allergy testing protocols that improved accuracy and patient confidence and care.

Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene as a patient advocate. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.

Work Experience

Staff Nurse

12/2009 12/2012 Allergy Associates of the Palm Beaches, P.A.

Direct physician support through performance of Pulmonary Function testing, Allergy testing, Immunotherapy/Xolair and patient education. Coordinate and execute pharmaceutical protocols and manage office Indigent program. Support primary infusion nurse for IVG center.

Key Accomplishments:

Teamed with Primary infusion nurse to optimize the management of intravenous gamma protocols resulting in improved accuracy and patient comfort

Trained over 4 new nurse employees as the primary Nursing trainer for the practice

Primary patient advocate during office visits

Healthcare Nurse

10/2007 - 2/2012 St. Josephs Assisted Living Community

Supervise a staff of 4 certified nursing assistants providing skilled nursing care for 20 residents in an Alzheimers unit over weekend shift.

Key Accomplishments:

Provided treatments and pharmaceuticals pursuant with MD orders

Interact and train family members regarding the care and supervision of ambulatory residents including after-hours counseling

Created a teamwork environment with nursing and support staff that enabled a robust level of patient care

Staff Nurse

5/2009 to 11/2009 Dr. Mark Minor, MD

Direct physician support facilitating a variety of Allergy-related testing and treatments including Pulmonary Function and Allergy testing.

Staff Nurse

6/2004 to 5/2009 Allergy Associates of the Palm Beaches, P.A.

Provided skilling nursing to physicians supporting execution of Pulmonary Function and Allergy testing, Immunotherapy/Xolair and patient education. Coordinate and execute pharmaceutical protocols.

Trained over 5 new nurse employees as the primary Nursing trainer for the practice

Primary patient advocate during office visits

Program Nurse

10/2003 to 6/2004 Alzheimers Community Care, Inc.

Coordinate and supervise the execution of health services and needs pursuant with MD orders and company plans and policies. Responsible for pharmaceutical management, development of resident care plans.

Key Accomplishments:

Design and administration of resident activity schedule

Improved the fidelity of over 20 resident care plans

Program Nurse

7/1998 to 10/2003 Alterra-Clare Bridge of Tequesta

Coordinate and supervise the execution of health services and needs pursuant with MD orders and company plans and policies. Responsible for pharmaceutical management. Development and execution of resident care plans.

Education

5/1978 Valley College of Medical and Dental Careers, North Hollywood, California

Licensed Nurse in Florida and Alabama

Certified in IV and CPR

Skills

Care Plan Management Skilled Nursing State regulatory compliance

Medication Administration Parent/Patient/ Family Education Patient Advocacy and bilingual in Spanish

Patient Assessment Alzheimers nursing Allergy, Asthma, Immunology nursing

References available upon request.

Adrienne Kitchens



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