DEBORAH HARDIN-COSTON, RN, B-C, NC

*** **** *** *****, **********, NC 28412 (H) 910-***-**** ac6klq@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Professionally trained Registered Nurse with 30 plus years of nursing experience. Ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Skills

Certified Telemetry RN Advanced recognition in disease progression Accomplished in advanced physical assessment Highly skilled in venipuncture and diagnostic skills lab procedures

Excellent communication skills Advanced Aptitude for disease recognition Qualified in patient education Expertise

in family dynamics

Highly proficient in legal nurse consulting

RN ACLS certification, AHA

Work History

Lead Registered Nurse Supervisor 09/2013 to 05/2014 Central Prison Contract Position – Raleigh, NC Primary care, assessment and evaluation of male inmate population. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in all units of male inmate population including 162 death row inmates. Counseled and educated patients about pain management, development of coping skills and effect management of prescribed medications.

Oversaw and managed 4 RNs, 2 LPNs, 4 CMTs and support staff in inmate care units while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Processed daily reports for department performance. Liaised between inmates and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation. Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement. Delegated staff nurse duties.

Effectively managed and decreased the number of IDE (inmate declared emergencies) reporting to Central Prison's emergency dept., by 87%.

Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

Effectively corroborated improved communication between medical staff and correctional officers. Performed weekly inventory and maintained all 6 medical units emergency supply counts. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Intensive Care Unit--Staff Registered Nurse 01/2012 to 05/2012 Scotland Memorial Hospital – Laurinburg, NC

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab test. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. Closely monitored acute conditions. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Lead Registered Nurse Supervisor 03/2011 to 01/2012 Scotland Correctional Institution – Laurinburg, NC Supervised 3 RNs, 2 LPNs, pharmacy, clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism. Completed 40 hours of clinical work in Correctional Nursing and safety. Also, completed 30 hours of supervisory training.

Scotland Correctional Institute is the largest male correctional institution in NC. housing 1700 inmates consisting of maximum, medium and minimum custody levels. Chronic and emergent patient care in main medical/trauma unit of prison, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from major trauma, acute onset illness, responded to all codes, assessed and correlated with on-call physician, all emergency transfers to outside ED. Often commended for maintaining the safety of inmates. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses, social workers, psychiatrist, and correctional officers to develop care plans for inmates.

Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare team. Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement. Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Effectively managed clinical oversight for all medical units. Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Office Staff Registered Nurse 01/2010 to 11/2010

Dr. Carolyn Brumm McCormick, MD.,FAAP – Lumberton, NC Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Assisted doctor with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.

Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts. Specialized in the nursing care of chemical dependency. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Provided on-call care assistance to physician as needed.

Home Health Registered Nurse 10/2008 to 04/2009

Maxim Healthcare, INC – Fayetteville, NC

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments of infants upon immediate discharge from NICU to home environment. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Ensured HIPAA compliance.

monitored patients on vents and maintained patent respiratory status. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Staff Registered Nurse 06/1992 to 10/1993

Pemberton Skilled Nursing Facility – Pembroke, NC

Administered medications to assigned patients.

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Office Licensed Nurse and Manager 08/1980 to 07/1990 Ben Hardin, M.D.,PA – Lumberton, NC

Simultaneously served as lead Nurse and office manager of family clinic. Directed all aspects of office operations. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Assisted physician with all in-office surgical procedures. Supervised ancillary staff of 3 members.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Trained new staff on infection and quality control procedures. Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Cardiac disease.

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records. Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts. Staff Licensed Nurse -- Cardiac Telemetry/ Medical Unit 01/1977 to 01/1979 Columbus County Memorial Hospital – Whiteville, NC Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Chronic patient care in med- telemetry unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 26 patients per shift. Administered all medications to assigned patient. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Performed basic physical assessments of patients.

Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Staff Licensed Nurse- Medical / Surgical Floor/ Recovery Room 08/1976 to 01/1977 Southeastern General Hospital – Lumberton, NC

Monitored post-op vitals, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Chronic patient care in med-surgical unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 28 patients per shift. Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Education

Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nurse 1991 Robeson Community College - Lumberton, NC

I graduated among the top three in a class of 36 nursing students at Robeson Community College. Recipient of "WHO'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN JUNIOR COLLEGES," 1991. Elected as ADN class spokesman by fellow students. ADN Program Marshall.

ADN Graduation Committee.

Diploma: 1976

Southeastern Community College - Whiteville, NC Graduated

"Top of Class" with a 4.0

Advance Training in HIPAA & HITECH Teaching & Training

Certifications in ADHD, IMMUNIZATIONS, Telemetry Certification, Member ANA, AALNC, Conflict Resolution, How to recognize and effectively deal with Nurse Bullying,

Registered Nurse in N,C., Compact Status- Multistate ; License NO. 116330; Original issue date; 08/14/1991; Expiration Date 01/31/2017.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification: 11/25/2012--to--11/2016. American Heart Association.

BASIC CARE LIFE SUPPORT (BCLS) Certification 11/25/2012-- to--11/2016. TELEMETRY CERTIFICATION; 06/17/2012...Certificate # 960745; Provider #CEP12680 American Medical Education, INC.

OSHA-ICU Safety Course Number 3505: 07/11/2012. Provider#CEP12680. American Medical Education, INC.

Adult ADHD Course Number 3555: 07/12/2012; Provider# 12680; American Medical Education, INC. Adult Immunization Course #3602; 07/31/2012. Provider#12680. Additional Information