PAMELA S. COALSON

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WAYCROSS, GA 31501

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Summary

Over 25 plus years of diversified nursing and business experience. Registered Nurse graduate of Grady Memorial School of Nursing in Atlanta, Georgia, one of the largest teaching hospitals for nursing and medical students in the United States. The foundation and skills I learned while there have proven beneficial to me throughout my career. My educational experience also includes three years of study in science and business administration. My professional experience includes thirteen years of working in the home health industry, eight of those years I worked as an Agency Administrator and later as Regional Director for a group of nursing services and home health companies. My next job was working as a Home Care Consultant for Kimberley Quality Care in Bremerton, Washington. Also I functioned as a Personnel/ Community Relations Coordinator for a multi-practice physician office. In addition, my work experience includes twelve years of working as an Event planner/Fundraiser for seven charitable organizations. My nursing license is expired in Georgia and most recent employment includes working as a Caretaker and Personal Care Assistant.

Experience

Gloria Home Care Agency, Valdosta, GA September 2016 to Present Personal Care Assistant

Provide personal care to patients. Aide patients in activates of daily living. Document and report changes in patient’s status. Perform housekeeping chores. Prepare appropriate meals. Assist with ROM exercises, transfers and ambulation. Run errands. Make medically related appointments and arrange transportation. Other task as assigned.

GARDEN VIEW RETIREMENT HOME, BLACKSHEAR, GA January 2016 to July 2016 STATE CERTIFIED PROXY-CAREGIVER

Provided personal care for elderly residents and residents with disabilities. Aided residents in bathing, toilet use, personal grooming, and dressing. Performed basic housekeeping tasks. Planned and fixed appropriate meals. Monitored resident’s health and medication intake. Provided emotional support and companionship to residents and families. Kept records of activities. Reported problems to supervisors. Experienced working with Geriatric, Alzheimer's or dementia patients, physically disabled clients, people in rehab, residents with major illnesses. Certified in CPR and as Proxy-Caregiver.

KITSAP CHEST CONSULTANTS, BREMERTON, WA June 1994 to Dec. 1999 COMMUNITY RELATIONS/PERSONNEL COORDINATOR

Fielded questions and work-related problems. Studied and developed compensation/benefits plans to meet legal guidelines and match competitive rates. Staff Development. Fostered positive attitudes towards the organization and its goals. Developed Job Descriptions and Performance Appraisal procedure. Developed a process for resolving employee conflict. Increased practice visibility by developing and implementing a community relations program. KIMBERELY QUALITY CARE, BREMERTON, WA June 1994 to Dec. 1995 HOME CARE CONSULTANT

Analyzed business needs. Designed projects to improve management processes and systems. Made recommendations regarding visit utilization, staffing and productivity. Developed systems to manage key areas. Assisted in the development of work plans. Identified measures to improve and monitor quality control. Studied and resolved problems related to relations with major referral sources. Evaluated budget for cost effectiveness. Prepared documentation such as reports, program plans.

MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY, SAVANNAH, GA, WAYCROSS, GA Dec. 1986 to May 1994 REGIONAL DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR/AMERICARE HOME HEALTH, WAYCROSS, GA Planned operational activities and assisted in preparation of marketing plans. Oversee the delivery of approximately 10,000 home care visits per month Supervised and coordinated work activities for 100 plus employees. Directed activities of departments concerning nursing and other medical services, community relations, quality assurance, staff development and business operations. Appointed managers. Assigned responsibilities and duties to managers. Coordinated with companywide dept. heads and staff managers. Assisted in the preparation and implementation of regional budgets. Resolved problems by conferring with all necessary levels of personnel. Reviewed staff reports. Analyzed and evaluated regional goals achievement. Determined potential cost reduction strategies. Planned program improvements. Responsible for state and Federal licensure surveys. ABC HOME HEALTH, BRUNSWICK, GA, WAYCROSS, GA Mar. 1986 to Dec. 1986 AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR/ABC HOME HEALTH, WAYCROSS, GA Planned and coordinated nursing and other health services. Performed personnel duties such as interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation, recruitment. Assisted with the planning of agency budgets and marketing plans. Supervised work activities of nursing staff, therapist and social worker staff, technical staff, and clerical staff. Maintained communication between all levels of organization personnel. Attended interdepartmental functions, conferences, staff meetings. Improved service utilization. Planned and implemented programs and services. Maintained current knowledge of insurance, health regulations. Handled Federal and state licensure audits. ABC Home Health, Waycross, GA Apr. 1983 to Mar. 1986 Patient Care Coordinator

Assessed patient conditions biophysically, age-specifically. Identified patient needs. Provided nursing care for patients. Reported patient symptoms. Documented patient status and changes. Supervised nursing staff. Planned and implemented patient care plans. Evaluated patient progress. Coordinated with healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care. Monitored patient care plans. Educated patients and their caregivers regarding health education, disease prevention, physical activity. Provided home-based patient care. ABC Home Health, Waycross, GA Aug. 1981 to Apr. 1983 Staff Nurse

Assessed patient conditions biophysically, psychosocially, age-specifically. Identified patient needs. Provided nursing care for patients. Reported patient symptoms. Documented patient status and changes. Recorded patient medical information. Planned and implemented patient care plans. Evaluated patient progress. Ensured patient comfort and safety. Coordinated with healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care. Educated patients and their caregivers regarding health education, disease prevention, diet, physical activity. Provided home-based patient care. Professional Development

* Certified Instructor for the training system, "Working". A course designed by the Zinger Miller Company in an effort to provide employees with the education and tools necessary to facilitate the development of successful interpersonal skills.

* Certification, "Front Line Leadership", a course designed by the Zinger Miller Corporation in an effort to provide management staff with the skills necessary to become successful leaders.

* Completed series of courses in "Quality Management." A series of courses based on the Edward Deming management theory.

* Certification, "Speak Easy", a course designed to help one develop public speaking skills. Certifications and Professional Licenses

Registered Nurse (license currently expired ), Georgia Board of Nursing, CPR/First Aid certified

State Certified Proxy-Caregiver

Education

1981 Grady Memorial School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA Registered Nurse (license expired, need preceptor ship: Nursing/Science Course Work Completed : Nursing (11 quarters) Science 1979 Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

Science (3 quarters): Nursing related science courses Course Work Completed : science

2011 Cleveland Community College, Shelby, NC

Business Administration (3 semesters): Business

Course Work Completed : Business Administration, GPA: 3.56 1978 Waycross Junior College, Waycross, GA

Core Curriculum: Core curriculum

Course Work Completed : basic core curriculum

Event Planner/Fundraising

* 2004-2006: President, Cleveland County Medical Auxiliary, Shelby, NC

* 2003-2003: Procurement Chair, Cleveland County YMCA, Shelby, NC

* 2001-2006: Chairperson, American Heart Association, Shelby, NC

* 1997-1997: Procurement Chair, Kitsap Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Bremerton, WA

* 1996-1998: President, Kitsap Mathis Guild, Bremerton, WA

* 1994-1998: Chairperson, Harrison Hospital Foundation, Bremerton, WA

* 1994-1996: Secretary, Kitsap Mathis Guild, Bremerton, WA Membership

First Presbyterian Church

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