N. Joanne Mathis RN
Waco, TX *****
Cell numbers:254-***-****
**********.******@*****.***
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
. 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