Registered Nurse
Resume:
ELIZABETH POSMA
● **** Manderston Court ● Fort Myers, Fl 33912 ● 239-***-**** ●
********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Return to a career in healthcare and obtain a challenging position in healthcare management for a
community based, results-driven organization.
CAREER HISTORY
Over 10+ years nursing, healthcare management, and management experience in diverse organizations
including; administration and personnel services, case management, human resources and marketing.
Proven ability to successfully organize and develop various health care facilities. Recognized for ability
to work with very diverse patients and staff. Exhibits outstanding skills in accessing situations,
recommending and communicating sensible solutions, and effectively motivating staff in a collaborative
implementation of policies and procedures.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Management and Administration
● Organized and developed repair and service facility for mining division of family-owned business;
while managing 25+ employees, all aspects of daily operations, marketing and direct customer sales,
resulting in increased division sales, revenue and profits.
● Developed, implemented, and evaluated various policies and procedures in compliance with Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JACHO), International Organization for
Standardization (ISO), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
● Oversaw the development of a new 64 bed wing specializing in sub-acute care as Director of Case
Management and later as Director of Nursing.
● Opened a new home health agency, within six to nine months became the highest agency with the
most billable visits within the organization in Southwest Florida, performing approximately 2200-2500
visits/month.
Training and Development
● Assisted in development and implementation of numerous disease specific health teaching programs,
resulting in increased awareness among staff and patients.
● Developed various Medical Boards to include a variety of specialties.
● Assisted in the development and implementation of neonatal training programs for staff and patient’s
parents; resulting in increased infant survival and long-term health.
● Assisted in implementation of community volunteer program for the neonatal unit – The Cuddler
Program; in order to alleviate the staff and provide comfort to the patients.
● Developed public health programs, emphasizing teaching across cultural barriers. Oversaw
implementation; resulting in increased health awareness in remote Indian and Eskimo communities.
Nursing
● Retired Florida Nursing license in conjunction with joining our family-owned business. Completed
Nurse Refresher course, CPR certified and reactivated license May 2010.
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● Director of Nurses with Integrated Health Services; managing all aspects of a 150+ nursing staff,
assisted with M.D. rounds, performed intake responsibilities and assessments for appropriate referrals to
new home health agencies. Marketed local physicians for the development of a Medical Review Board.
● Home Health Nurse responsible for numerous home health patients, with a variety of backgrounds and
illnesses. Progressed from Field responsibilities to Marketing and then to Administrator.
● Assistant Head Nurse in operations of Level II/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, by performing direct
patient care, coordinated physician rounds, and responsible for scheduling and supervision of all staff.
● Responsible for all realms of health care, in a remote community serving both Native American and
Eskimos. In emergency capacity, responsible for detailed assessment of patients and air transfers from
post, 10-acute care beds to major health care facilities.
Work Experience
Vice President, Mining Division Saminco, Inc. WV 1997-2005
Director, Nursing Integrated Health Services, FL 1995-1997
Director, Case Management Integrated Health Services, FL 1993-1995
Administrator ABC Home Health, FL 1991-1993
Case Manager ABC Home Health, FL 1991-1991
Assistant Head Nurse, NICU Lee Memorial Health Care, FL 1987-1991
Education
Registered Nurse Refresher Program
Edison College
Fort Myers, Fl.
Diploma of Nursing
Humber College of Nursing
Toronto, ONT Canada
References
Michael Skaggs Carey Wilcox
Heartland Healthcare Saminco In
Fort Myers, Fl. Fort Myers, Fl.
Dr. John Distasio Dr. Martin Sherman
Associates In Pediatrics Associates In Pediatrics
Fort Myers, Fl. Fort Myers, Fl.
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