Registered Nurse Medical
Resume:
Linda Roberts
Email: ********@**************.***
Address:
City: Enigma
State: GA
Zip: 31749
Country: USA
Phone: 229-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
1 year as student- medicine nurse; 1 year as nursing shift supervisor ; 1 year as D.O.N. nursing home; 1 year as staff nurse ; Over 39 years as occupational health nurse with certification as an occupational health nurse and case manager caring for 300 - 1200 employees and supervision of second nurse and administrative assistant; providing medical exams including x-rays, EKGs; bloodwork; hearing test, vision screening, PFT's; providing care and case management for occupational and nonoccupational illnesses and injuries; promoting wellness and wellness counseling; participation on safety and health and safety committee; participating in safety audits; AD and BSN ; participated in community exercise and wellness programs; served on board of directors of local hospital two terms and on local credit union. Strong desire to focus n preventative health care and health education
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Albany State University, Albany GA 1/2001 to 6/1986 (Nursing)
High School Dipolma from Abraham Baldwin College, Albany GA 1/2001 to 12/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Caring Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and over 39 years of occupational health experience with certification as an occupational health nurse and case manager.
Licenses
Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Georgia since 1970. Certified as COHN-S and CM through ABOHN since 1992. Member of AAOHN over 30 years.
Skill Highlights
Health and wellness expertise
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
BAC screening/drug screen collection
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Committed to compliance reporting
Culturally sensitive
Strong medical ethic
Enthusiastic caregiver
Body mechanics knowledge
Medical clinical procedures comprehension
Specimen collection/processing proficiency
Professional Experience
March 1973 to November 2012
Amoco Fabrics/ Propex Opr. Co. LLC Nashville, GA
Occupational Health Nurse
Began as Industrial nurse with excellent training and supervision provided by Standard Oil Medical Dept. Audiometric; pulmonary function, B.A.T. and drug screening training. certification as C.O.H.N.-S and Case Manager. Attended more than required conferences and training to maintain certifications. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Supervised two other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met.Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.supplies.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Provided care for occupational/ nonoccupational diseases and injuries and case management; maintained records of 300 to 1200 employees; completed annual hearing tests, post offer exams including multiple tests( audiometric; EKg's;PFT's; blood work; x-rays; vision screening; vial signs)
Participated on Central Safety committee and co-chaired Health and Safety Committee. Conducted Wellness Programs; Health Fairs; Wellness Counseling
June 1972 to March 1973
Berrien County Hospital Nashville, GA
Staff nurse
RN staff nurse caring for patients in small community hospital.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Administered IV therapy .
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
Monitored post-op vitals, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
February 1971 to June 1972
Turner Memorial Nursing Center Nashville, GA
D.O.N.
D.O.N. for private nursing home; directed and supervised care given by LPN's and CNA's. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.Supervised other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Managed team of medical support personnel.Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
June 1970 to February 1971
memorial Hospital Adel, GA
RN shift supervisor
Supervised LPN's and CNA's and cared for hospitalized patients, including small obstetric unit and e.r.
Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Monitored post-op vitals,,fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
June 1970 to February 1971
Memorial Hospital Adel, GA
RN Shift Supervisor
Shift supervisor for small community hospital with e.r. and small obstetric unit. Supervised LPN's and CNA's
Monitored post-op vitals, Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
September 1969 to May 1970
Berrien County Hospital Nashville, GA
Medicine Nurse/Student Nurse
Gave ordered routine medicines and p.r.n. medicines and charted. Worked weekends while attending college.
Education and Training
1986 Albany State University Albany, GA
Bachelor of Science Nursing
Graduated Summa Cum Laude;Coursework in Adult and Family Health
1970 Abraham Baldwin College Tifton, GA
Associate of Science Nursing
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
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