Registered Nurse Medical

Patricia Cryer

Email: *********@********.***

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City: Plantation

State: FL

Zip: 33324

Country: USA

Phone: 954-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $70,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

PATRICIA CRYER, RN, BSN

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Highly skilled, high energy RN seeks position in the healthcare field

* Years of supervisory positions in psychiatric-intake and addiction detox and rehab, along with Home Healthcare experience.

* Having keen observation skills, conducted safety rounds, and notified potential hazardous findings to appropriate departments. Monitored performance improvement, ensuring that hospital directives were in compliance. Conducted monthly compliance meetings.

* Knowledge of Baker and Marchman Act, Medicare and Medicaid Regulatory Compliance, HIPPA, ASAM, EMR, FMLA, OSHA, DCF, ADA, EMTALA and TJC Standards

* Educated staff on new policies, procedures, risk management and documentation.

* Ability to multitask and also absorb, retain and recall large amounts of data information.

* Collected information and documentation. Interpreted and compiled a narrative report. Superior accuracy. Outstanding verbal, written, listening communication skills. Quick to learn new concepts. Experienced with utilization review and quality improvement.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Healthcare Support Staffing. Inc. 07/16/2012 to11/09/2012, FT

As a Utilization Review Specialist, I provided discharge planning and referral services for patients and their families in 40 freestanding substance abuse or psychiatric facilities nationwide. I also reviewed and recorded utilization review data to determine medical necessity for assigned caseload in a manner to ensure all inpatient records were current. I worked independently with minimal supervision and was able to work closely/cooperatively with other disciplines and diverse personalities. I am a problem solver with ability to organize, prioritize and manage several patients (caseload) at a time. I possess a strong aptitude for oral and written communication skills, showing tact and discretion in crisis situations, and maintaining confidentiality of information via the Emergency Medical Record System (EMR) and Outlook Express.

Palm Partners, Inc 02/09/2011 to 04/18/2012, Per Diem

As an addiction nurse, admit, assess and monitor the physical and psychological withdrawal from mood altering drugs and administer prescribed medications with the goal of ensuring a safe detox for up to 35 clients. Offer emotional support and alternate coping mechanisms, boundary setting for and with the client, and one to one intervention. Ability to remain calm and diffuse escalating situations. Also, offer education via group and individual settings, both for the client and for the family. Establish compassionate rapport thus providing an environment conducive to healing. Supervise two RN`s/LPN`s and 4-6 Mental Health Technicians. Prepared computerized shift report and daily census.

Diamond Healthcare: 02/21/2011 to 03/09/2012, Per Diem

Admit, assess, treat and monitor incoming geriatric patients for the treatment of Psychiatric Disorders including Alzheimer`s and Psychosis to the Geri-Psychiatric Mental Health Center, a 35-bed Baker Act receiving unit at Jackson North Medical Center. Administer medications and medical treatments as per physician`s orders. Maintain a minimum of q15 minute checks, and upgrade to 1/1 arm`s length if necessary. Offer emotional support and alternate coping mechanisms for both the patient and family. All documentation done via Cerner.

Project Medishare Global Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine: 4/25/-05/10/2010 Active Disaster Relief RN with Project Medishare. Worked charge of 70+ beds Med-Surg Adult Unit in Haiti. 12-14hour days. Made assignments, rounds, passed meds, started and maintained IV`s, changed dressings, suctioned patients, evaluated pain levels and medicated accordingly, reviewed vital signs, monitored seizure and DNR atients. Assisted staff accordingly.

7/24-8/06/2010

Returned to Haiti with Project Medishare. Worked ER and step-down unit. Many septic patients along with gunshot wounds, wound/stump infections due to poor medical follow-up. Trained Haitian Nurses and coordinated performance improvement among the hospital staff. Prepared and performed in-service education as needed. Reduced and/or eliminated potential risks in the hospital environment. Reorganized manuals, reference books and card systems. Categorized and prioritized all emergency supplies. Submitted daily recommendations. Participated in staff -round-up-.

Memorial Regional Hospital: RN II: Psychiatric Assessment Center: 11/1997-6/2006

Triage: assessed, planned, and treated incoming emergency patients Performed and reviewed lab work. Notified ER physician of need to medically clear patients. Worked in collaboration with the Medical ER, which was located directly next door. Assured immediate patient safety, sequestering and/or medicating according to protocol. Coordinated courteous implementation of financial reimbursement through insurance companies. Notified psychiatrists for admit/hold orders. Expedited patient`s admission process to psychiatric or addiction unit or arrange transfer to another facility. Exhibited sensitivity, maturity and flexibility with coping with difficult situations. Proficient computer skills including healthcare databases. .

Pro Care, Staff Builders, Prn Inc, Redi-Staff, Associated Home Health, Community Home Health, Medical Personnel Pool, High Tech Home Health, and Nurse Finders.

1988-1996

Infusion therapy, medical-surgical, quality improvement, psychiatric and correctional nursing on a contractual basis. At one time, worked concurrently -on call- for six agencies as an infusion specialist, working only after hours and the weekends. As a Psychiatric Home Health Nurse, initiated admission assessments and called MD for orders. Monitored patients medication regime, vital signs, physical and mental status and evaluated home environment. OASIS documentation.

1978-1988

Tuscaloosa State Hospital and School: Night supervisor of 700+ mentally challenged adult residents housed in seven buildings including the Infirmary. Supervised three LPN`s and 112 mental health technicians.

EDUCATION:

Columbia Southern University; Enrolled in Graduate Program: -Emergency Services Management-

* Kane Educational Seminars, LLC

RN Basic Clinical Skills Refresher and Intravenous Workshop.

* Kane Educational Seminars, LLC

Intravenous Update: Peripheral and Central Lines Recertification.

* Barry University, Miami, Florida

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, GPA 4.0/4.0

* American Institute of Medical Law, Inc. Miami, FL

Health Care Risk Management Certification: inactive

* Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Nursing, Buffalo, NY. RN Diploma.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

* Licensed Registered Nurse, FL, AL,VA, NY, and VI

* Certification: Infusion, Phlebotomy

* American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider, BLS, current

* Community Emergency Response Team, Hollywood Fire Department

* Passport, active

* Health Care Risk Manager (inactive)

* Florida driver`s license. Expert driver.

* Baker Act Certification

* CPI Trained: Non-violent crisis intervention.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND AWARDS:

* American Psychiatric Nurses Association: Expert Panel member of PMH Council.

* Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

* American Cancer Society, Former Board Member: Western NY

* Keynote Speaker: AA/Al-Anon Annual Convention, Niagara Falls, NY

* Outstanding Achievement Award: Barry University

* Tuscaloosa Newcomers Club, Former President, Tuscaloosa, AL

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

* Project Medishare: University of Miami; Disaster Relief RN, Haiti 2010

* American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (Disaster Mental Health-DMH) volunteer.Deployed to Superstorm Sandy. NYC. Nov.21-12/05/2012

* American Red Cross Disaster Action Team Instructor

* American Heart Association: Former CPR instructor

* American Cancer Crusade; Former Chairperson, Erie County, Buffalo, NY

* Member National Volunteer Fire Council

* Sunday school teacher

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