Pamela Samara

Email: abqngg@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** **** ****

City: Fisher

State: IL

Zip: 61843

Country: USA

Phone: 217-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $60,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Pamela S. Samara

315 Zehr Lane, Box 487

Fisher, IL 61843-0487

Home 217-***-**** Office 217-***-****

Career Objective

To obtain a position which would allow me to expand and use my skills as Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Professional Nurse. I have a special interest in working with women and children affected by trauma, abuse, and violence.

Capabilities

* Superior organizational skills

* Perform well in a flexible and dynamic environment

* Ability to function autonomously, and with minimal direction

* Extensive experience in leading and mentoring staff

* Broad knowledge base

* Expert communication skills

Education

* AA Science Nursing, 1990 Parkland Community College, Champaign IL.

* BS Health Arts, 1998 University of St. Francis, Joliet IL.

* MA Counseling, 2008 Lincoln Seminary, Lincoln, IL.

Licensure

* Registered Nurse, State of Illinois 041-261900

* Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Illinois 178-005859

Work Experience

Nursing Supervisor Obstetrics and Gynecology- Carle Physician Group, 602 W. University Avenue Urbana, IL. August 2003- present

* Computer super user for health system electronic medical record

* Extensive use of problem solving, conflict management, and delegation skills

* Manage staffing for nurses and office assistants (daily, weekly, vacations, call-ins)

* Prepare call schedules for Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Maternal Fetal Medicine

* Orient, arrange training, and mentor new staff

* Review, revise, and write standing orders, policies, and competencies for the department and the Carle organization

* Educate staff on accreditation requirements for the department

* Develop new curriculum for prenatal teaching

* Organize and lead staff and provider meetings

* Liaison with Parkland College, Illinois Wesleyan University, and the University of Illinois for placement of students in clinical rotation

* Responsible for payroll and assisting department manager with budget

* Assist providers with billing, coding, and diagnosing questions

* Inventory, organize, and order supplies and medications

PRN Staff Nurse at The Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital, 809 W. Church Street, Champaign, IL

January 2002-January 2003.

* Admitted patients to the hospital unit

* Performed initial mental health intake assessments

* Compiled detailed oral, and written reports for psychiatrists and colleagues

* Co-facilitated therapy groups

* Created treatment plans for patients

* Monitored and maintained therapeutic milieu

* Provided one on one counseling for clients and their families

* Supported clients through periods of crisis

Staff Nurse Float Division - Carle Clinic Association, 602 W. University Avenue Urbana, IL 61801 November 1991- August 2003.

* Covered nursing vacancies in fourteen specialty and primary care departments

* Extensive use of communication and interpersonal skills

* Educated and oriented new staff to the organization

* Assistant to the manager in the clinic float staff office

* Provided holistic care encompassing the emotional, physical, spiritual, and psycho-social needs of patients throughout the lifespan

Nurse Case Manager, Health Alliance Medical Plans 102 E. Main Street Urbana, IL.

January 1997- July 1998.

* Coordinated and directed the medical care of self-insured and employer insured clients

* Reviewed hospital, emergency, and other medical claims to determine benefits

* Traveled to regional offices to provide education, and to perform quality reviews for contracted physicians and ancillary staff

* Assessed inpatient care of clients and worked with discharge planners to synchronize outpatient treatment and follow-up care

Staff Nurse Carle Foundation Hospital. 611 W. Park Street Urbana, IL.

December 1990- January 1993.

* Provided bedside care on a busy and challenging neurosurgical/trauma unit

* Formulated and maintained accurate, comprehensive patient care plans

* Facilitated and organized patient and family education

* Counseled patients and families through situations of trauma, crisis, and grief

* Communicated and collaborated critical information to various members of the healthcare team

* Supervised ancillary staff

Additional Activities and Education

* BLS certification

* Extensive continuing education in women's health issues, counseling topics, and psychology

* Wide-ranging continued education pertaining to management issues, leadership skills, and development of employees

* Volunteered as an intake coordinator for MercyWorks project, a church assisted outreach program to Champaign County's underprivileged population

* Served as a member of the Carle Clinic nurse education committee and Nurse Leadership Board

* Committee member of the Illinois Health Cares Coalition Against Domestic Violence

* Provide individual therapy to clients across the lifespan, for a myriad of emotional issues

References

Available upon request

Supporting Documents

A professional portfolio containing letters, awards, and educational accomplishments is available for viewing upon request.

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