Charles D. Adair

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Somerville, TN *8068

901-***-****

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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