Registered Nurse Health
Resume:
Nursing Supervisor / Nurse Educator
Dynamic, success-driven and self-motivated health care professional with a broad background in
clinical nursing, disease management and nursing administration. Hand-on expertise in critical
care nursing, operations, staff development, communication and enhancing clinical services.
Consistently maintained high quality of work in every area of responsibility. Excellent team
player, good analytical skills, detail-oriented, effective decision maker and very passionate
towards work.
Professional Experience
Registered Nurse Health Coach
Medical Cost Management Solutions for Better Health, Chicago, IL 2007 - 2012
Functioned as a Nurse Health Coach and provided health education and nutrition counsel for
members who have chronic conditions, such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, congestive
heart failure, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and high cholesterol levels in a
telephonic health coaching program based on National Standards of Care
Medical Cost Management Solutions for Better Health > Chicago, Ilinois education and nutrition
counsel for members who have chronic conditions such as diabetes, coronary artery disease,
congestive heart failure, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and high cholesterol
levels in a telephonic health coaching program based on National Standards of Care.
---Educated members on wellness and control of their condition through lifestyle and dietary
changes
--Performed health assessments with each identified member and provided telephonic education
and support for their particular health condition.
Nurse Coordinator
Strooger Hospital of Cook County Chicago, Illinois 1992 - 2007
Responsible for the 24 hour staffing of a busy Medical-Surgical unit using the Medicus Model.
Served as a liaison between patients and medical staff, including physicians. Provided assistance
in handling and directing telephone calls and visits for the unit
--Maintained compliance for the unit with Joint Commission and the Health Department
standards
--Oversaw and directed patient care technicians, nursing assistants, and licensed practical nurses
on the unit to maintain efficient work flow and ensure timely completion duties.
--Scheduled staff for mandatory in-services and maintained current CPR records for staff as well
as made sure the unit complied with fire safety, ethics, and infection control standards.
--Acted as a patient advocate and investigated and followed up on all complaints on the unit
--Was a part of regular Patient Care Conferences along with Social Services, Dietary, Medical,
and Infection Control departments
Clinical Nurse
Strooger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois
Highly entrusted by the physician for managing and handling total patient care. Monitored
patients during procedures and acute, life threatening situations. Provided assistance in handling
and directing telephone calls and visits for the unit.
--Conducted patient and family teaching regarding health, services, biological functions and
other processes
--Oversaw and directed patient care technicians, nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses
on the unit to maintain efficient work flow and ensure timely completion of duties
Administered medications and oversaw the care of patients with various medical surgical
conditions
--Collaborated with other members of the health care team including nurses, respiratory
therapists, physical therapists, laboratory technicians, and physicians for improving patient
health status.
Accreditations and Licenses
Registered Nurse, Illinois since 1988 expiration date May 31, 2014
CPR card expiration date August, 2014
Educational Background
Masters of Science in Health Education Concentration: Health Education 1980
Texas Southern University Houston, Texas
Bachelors of Science in Nursing Concentration: Nursing 1974
Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island
Associates Degree in Nursing 1970
Rhode Island Junior College
Providence, Rhode Island
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