RESUME

Dr. Valencia J. Battle

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Flint, MI. 48504

Home: 810-***-****

Cell: 810-***-****

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES: Registered Nurse, (MI)

Registered Social Worker (MI)

Radio Host: Health Awareness “Taking charge of your health.” WFLT 1420 AM

Currently completing research on breast cancer and editing the filming of a breast cancer documentary on African-American women entitled “Sister Survivors” (www.sistersurvivors.net)

EDUCATION

Aug 2017 Graduate Theological Foundation

PhD (Psychology) Graduation: August 2017

01-10/ - 5/14 Eisner Institute for Professional Studies

Doctorate – PsyD. Health Psychology

09/97-2005 Walden University - studied Health Psychology, PHD

12/1996 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI.

Master of Science Social Work Degree

06/1993 Michigan State University, Lansing, MI.

Master of Science Nursing Degree: Family Nurse Practitioner

1/1991 Spring Arbor College, Flint Campus

Bachelor of Arts: Health Administration

Mott Community College, Flint, MI.

05/85 Associate Degree in Liberal Arts

05/86 Associate Degree Nursing

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: All Dialysis managerial and consultant

positions are inclusive of the same duties and responsibilities.

2011 – 2012 Federal and Local grant writing for breast cancer education and

awareness programs. Conference held April 2012. Flint, MI.

9/06 – 5/07 Contractual dialysis work at various dialysis companies in Atlanta,

Ga.

3/06 - 9/06 Administrator-Director of Nursing: Dialysis Center Inc. (Fresenius

Dialysis Centers) Atlanta Georgia

3/04 – 6/05 Administrator-Director of Nursing: Lithonia Dialysis & South Dekalb

Dialysis Centers, Atlanta Georgia

Administrator and Director of Nursing positions included:

Responsibility for balanced staffing schedules, annual budget for dialysis unit, implements cost control procedures. Participated in the development of policies, procedures and standards, as they applied to assigned units"

Acted as liaison between patients, physicians, and significant others. Regularly participates in rounds with doctors, follows up on recommended course of patient treatment. Interviewed, selected, counseled and evaluated subordinates. Initiated appropriate corrective actions, recommends discharge as appropriate, in addition to answering grievances.

Planned and assisted in the teaching of health care concepts to staff, patients’ and significant others.

Met with representatives from pharmaceutical companies, procuring products for renal medical services.

Responsiblity for keeping current standards of federal, state and agency policies and guidelines up to date. Completed plans of Corrections for State, OSHA and other rules and regulations.

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8/86 Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI.

11/01 Position: Registered Nurse

Cared for patients with illnesses such as kidney failure, cancer, strokes and a myriad of other diseases. Worked in emergency room, ICU and ambulatory care units, OB/GYN.

Adolescent Unit, care included sickle cell disease, leukemia, asthma, meningitis.

As a charge nurse in the satellite and inpatient units initiated and monitored patients on dialysis, completed patient assessments, administered medications, blood transfusions, charting, assisted Physicians administered blood plasmapheresis treatments, and other work related tasks.

From 11/01 Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI

To 09/02 Renal Nurse Manager

Overall responsibility and accountability for management and clinical activities on three assigned Nursing units/areas. (1) Inpatient medical unit with CAPD and transplant patients, (2) CAPD outpatients and (3) Inpatient hemodialysis patients.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT:

2003 (Summer) Baker College- Nursing Assistant Course

1979 – 2000: COO: Battle Carpet Cleaning & Janitorial Service

1993 -1998: CEO of Day Care Centers: Kiddy Kampus & Kidz ‘N’ Play

9/95 - 12/99 Marble Arch Therapeutic Services

Program Director – Mental Health & Substance Abuse/Counseling

7/93 - 8/96 Detroit College of Business, Flint, MI.

Coordinator/Instructor of Health Care Programs

9/89 - 6/95 Genesee County Health Department, Flint, MI.

Position: Public Health Nurse II

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9/92 - 5/93 Hamilton Family Health Center

Position: Nurse Practitioner Intern

Diagnosed and prescribed medications and treatment for adult, adolescent and pediatric patients. Performed clinical history, physical assessments, and implemented a diabetes health screening program.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Advanced Computer Skills, type 60 wpm

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: American Nurses Association, Michigan Nurses Association, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National Association of Social Workers, America Nephrology nurses Association (ANNA) Adjunct Faculty; Davenport University, Baker College (Michigan)

PAST BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Volunteer Action Agency: Flint, MI

Avery Aldridge Family Life Center, Marble Arch Therapeutic Services

CERTIFICATES:

7/92 - 8/92 University of London/Royal College of Nursing, London, England

Nursing Management & Clinical Practice

Past Certifications: Bureau of Health Services: Nurse Aide Training Instructor

State of Michigan: Sickle Cell & SIDS (Sudden Infant Death) Counselor

Member: Foss Avenue Baptist Church, Vice President, Deaconess Ministry,

Great Lakes Baptist District Association, Deaconess Ministry President.

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