Registered Nurse Quality Assurance
Resume:
Charles D. Adair
Somerville, TN *8068
Cell 901-***-****
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience within medical-
surgical and psychiatric settings seeking possible career transition into
clinical nursing research/supervision. Offer a solid foundation in
statistics, analytical tools and methodologies, pharmaceuticals,
psychiatric nursing and current healthcare advancements.
. Respected professional, focused on achieving patient care goals as
well as hospital revenue goals. Keep up-to-date through continuing
professional development. Known as a loyal team player with an
unwavering commitment to providing quality care and preventive
medicine advocacy.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Participated in several JCAHO surveys with resultant accreditation.
Assisted in survey preparation by maintaining stringent quality standards
and safety precautions on unit. Additional skills: Case/Patient
Management, Data Management/Documentation, Healthcare Education, JCAHO
Standards, Patient Interviews/Nursing Assessments, Quality
Assurance/Quality Control.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
2/29/12 to present
3/22/99 - 8/29/11 Lakeside Behavioral Health System, Memphis, TN 38133
Registered Nurse
. Manage all phases of care cycle for psychiatric patients. Held
additional responsibility as part-time charge nurse for overseeing
patient care, staff assignments, emergency response/transport and
management of patient/family crises.
. Contribute to organizational growth initiatives as active member of
patient education and procedural committees, along with preceptor duties
instructing new staff members in crisis intervention, medication
administration and unit procedures.
. Built solid, trusting relationships with physicians, staff and patient
families, generating positive PR through extra efforts in care, treatment
and one-on-one communication.
. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with
physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement
and modify individual care plans.
8/29/11 to 11/30/11 Somerville Pointe, Whiteville, TN 38075
Registered Nurse
. Initial startup of planned Alcohol and Drug residential rehab center in
Whiteville, TN. Creating and adapting Policy and Procedure Manual,
Safety Manuals, etc., Coordinating Licensure process, and generalized
duties as assigned. Did not open.
7/1/98 to 3/22/99 Leisure Management International, Memphis, TN 38105
Audio/Video Technican
. Provided audio/video technical support for all events held in Pyramid
arena.
5/14/98 to 6/26/98 Trinity Home Healthcare, Memphis, TN 38119
Intake/Evaluations Nurse
. Provided initial assessment of newly referred clients.
. Initiated paperwork and documentation for appropriately admitted clients.
. Coordinated and initiated all appropriate disciplines for new clients.
7/1/95 to 5/14/98 Alverno Home Health Care, Memphis, TN 38112
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
. Facilitated care and well-being for 16-18 home-bound clients.
. Communication liaison between clients and doctors' offices.
. Quality Assurance Board member.
. Total Patient Care Coordinator with RNs, Home Health Aides, Social
Workers, and Therapists.
5/95 to 7/95 Entertainment Partners/United Artists, Orlando, FL 32819
(the feature film, A Family Thing)
Scenic Carpenter
. Supervised assigned projects, emphasizing creativity and improvisational
skills.
5/93 to 4/95 Medshares Home Care of Southwest Tennessee, Inc., Memphis,
TN
Registered Nurse
. As home health staff RN, coordinated and provided care for home-bound
patients with goal-oriented team approach.
1992 to 1993 Medpartners Nursing Services, Inc., Memphis, TN
Registered Nurse
. Provided contract nursing services to clients in nursing homes. Worked
autonomously assessing and providing physical examinations of nursing
home-bound Medicare clients.
5/90 to 2/94 Baptist Memorial Hospital, Emergency Department, Memphis,
TN
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
. Working as week-ender performed generalized ER nursing duties. Assumed
charge nurse duties when assigned. Coordinated and implemented emergency
care in 18 bed facility. Unit Planning Committee member. Worked as
liaison between physicians and clients in cross-cultural situations.
5/91 to 4/92 Baptist Home Plus, Memphis, TN
Registered Nurse
. Worked as staff RN in supplemental role at Baptist Hospital.
4/86 to 5/90 Memphis Scenic, Inc., Memphis, TN
Scenic Carpenter
. Part time position as Scenic Carpenter while attending Nursing School
10/79 to 4/86 Campbell '66 Express, Memphis, TN
Dock Worker/City Driver
4/75 to 8/78 Mountain Sound, Inc., Knoxville, TN
Audio Engineer
EDUCATION
. Registered Nursing Program, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing,
1990. Clinical rotation completed at Baptist Hospital. Union
University, Memphis TN. Campus, 1987-1990.
. Sheffield High School, Memphis, TN, 1974.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATION
. Current licensure as Registered Nurse, State of Tennessee
. Current certification in Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart
Association
REFERENCES
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