N. Joanne Mathis RN

*** *.*. ****

Waco, TX *****

Cell numbers:254-***-****

abv5m6@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Resume

Objective: To grow and excel in my profession as a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications:

. 25 years combined management/director/administrative experience in

home health, hospice and entrepreneur

. Six years critical care and ER experience with an emphasis on cardiac

. Ability to multi-task and delegate appropriately in high stress

situations/environments

. Eager to learn new areas of nursing,with an aptitude for developing

new skills

. Awareness and appreciation of the importance of being an effective

team member

. Completion of Pre Survey Course for home care/hospice

. Experienced with Joint Commission regarding Accreditation of Hospital

Standards and home care standards.

. 15 years clinical nursing in healthcare as well as field settings

. Demonstrates strong adherence to Medicare and Medicaid rules and

regulations

. Friendly people person who establishes good rapport with co-workers,

patients and patient's families

. Enjoy autonomy as well

Experience:

January 2010 - April 2013 - Caregiver for parents; will discuss in

interview.

Bethany Home Health - Waco, TX

Administrator

Sept. 2009 - Jan 2010

Mary Sheppard - 972-***-****

. Acted as liaison between the Board, staff and community.

. Responsible for all aspects of community awareness/public relations

and marketing.

. Maintained and supervised daily operations and the quality of the home

care agency.

. Initiated a leadership role for the planning and achievement of

objectives that were consistent with the company's business and

financial goals.

. Hired and trained staff.

. Educated staff regarding the importance of a team approach to patient

care.

Fresenius Medical Care - Waco, TX

PD RN Home Care/ Team leader Bellmead Clinic

Dec. 2008 - May 2009

Mary - 254-***-****

. Supervised the daily activities and performance of all clinical staff.

. Provide coordination of care among all clinical staff and disciplines,

physicians and other community resources.

. Confirmed that the POC was appropriate and met all state, federal and

local laws and approval by the physician regarding

home care as well as facility care.

. Effective in hemodialysis as well as peritoneal dialysis.

. Home Care lay-off eliminated my position (1000 total laid off)

Sept. 2007 - Dec. - 2008 Child Bearing year - Stay at home Mom

Scott and White Hospital - Temple Texas

RN Float pool

Nov. 2006 - Sept. 2007

254-***-****

. Provided direct patient care with a concentration on the cardiac floor

. Case management

. Patient and family education regarding medications, home care and

discharge.

. Supervision of ancillary staff

. Charge nurse

Elite Nursing

Case manager

Nov. 2004 - June 2006

Rosemary - 903-***-****

. Direct Patient care and management of ancillary staff.

. Excellent assessment skills.

. Ability to adapt to changing environment/facilities and staff as

assignments required.

. Extensive experience in ER and ICU.

. Requested by a Psych. Institution in Belton for children to send me

exclusively. Acted as Charge Nurse for children's Psych. Ward.

. Nursing Supervisor for long term care facilities.

Southern Care Hospice - Waco, TX

Clinical Director

April 2004 - June 2004 - Left Clinical Director Position to obtain a more

flexible schedule.

Human resources - 254-***-****

. Established Waco, TX branch office.

. Hired, trained and supervised all staff; Team.

. Maintained daily and monthly reporting to corporate office.

. Successfully completed State of Texas survey in 3 hours.

. Directly supervised team and training regarding pain management and

family dynamics of death and dying with and emphasis on a strong team

approach.

. Payroll and accounting.

. Marketing to Physicians and long term care facilities within a 60 mile

radius of Waco, TX

May 2001 - April 2004 - Child bearing year - Stay at home Mom

Community Hospice of Texas dba. Providence Hospice and Providence Health

Center - Waco, TX

Float Pool RN/Case Manager/Administrative Management regarding Joint

Commission Project. Hospice Case Manager Dec.1996 - Dec. 1997 while

remaining on a PRN status with the Providence Health Center.

Sept. 1996 - May 2001, (April/2002 - 7/2003 Joint Commission Project)

Human Resources - 254-***-****

. Identified and presented resolution for the RN staffing shortage to

management; consulted with management and assisted with the

development of the Float Pool. First "Float Pool" Nurse for Providence

Health Center with a emphasis on Cardiac step down unit and ICU

. Direct patient care and management of ancillary staff.

. Patient, family and staff teaching related to medications, self-care

and diagnosis.

. Cultivated and maintained relationships with top management and

physicians.

. Developed the "Age Specific" Competency form required for continued

Joint Commission accreditation.

. Trained management staff throughout each department of the Providence

Health Care system to comply with this Joint Commission form.

Columbia Hospice - Waco, TX

Case Manager

Dec. 1997 - Sept. 1998 while remaining on a PRN status with Providence

Health Center. The company closed Sept. 1998. Continued to work on a PRN

basis for Providence Health Center.

. Admission of Hospice patients.

. Direct patient care with close adherence to the POC as established by

the team.

. Extensive education in pain management with consideration of all body

systems involved.

. Marketing.

. Community education and awareness provided to civic organizations as

well as long term care facilities.

. Management of ancillary staff.

1986 - 1996 - Self- employed. Owner and operator. 27 Employees. Sold

business and began my career as a Registered Nurse.

Education

McLennan County Community College - Waco, TX

1992- 1996

. Completed academic requirements

. Associate Degree, Registered Nurse

McLennan county community College - Waco, TX

1991

. Certified Emergency Medical Technician

Hardin Simmons - Abilene, TX

1982

. Marketing/Psych

North Texas State University - Denton, TX

1980 - 1982

. Marketing/Psych

McMurry College - Abilene, TX

1979 - 1980

. Marketing/Psych

Personal Service:

Board of Directors - Waco Humane Society

Animal Grievance Board - Waco, TX

Developed the pet therapy program for Jeffery Place Nursing Home - Waco, TX

Medical Board of Directors - China Spring I.S.D. - China Spring, TX

Meals on Wheels Program - Waco,TX

Certified substitute Teacher for the State of TX - Region 12

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