EXPERIENCE

**/**** ** **/**** San Joaquin General Hospital French Camp, CA Travel Nurse (PCU/ Medical-Surgical/Telemetry) 7p-7a

** **** ****** ***** ********** at Level 2 regional tiered trauma and stroke center. (San Joaquin County Hospital). Fast paced teaching facility at various levels of care from admission to discharge. Primarily provided care to ICU stepdown and cardiac clients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. Frequently provided care to ventilated and/or comatose patients requiring respiratory support. ACLS.

02/2016 to 05/2016 Renown Regional Medical Center Reno, NV Travel Nurse (Medical / Surgical – Telemetry Float) 7p-7a

13 week travel nurse assignment with Host Healthcare at a 600 bed teaching hospital. Level 1 trauma and stroke care center. Provided care to cardiac, neurology, orthopedic, and medical-surgical clients requiring telemetry monitoring. Frequently floated to oncology care unit per facilities request due to past oncology experience. ACLS. EPIC charting system.

02/2015 to 02/2016 Alabama Medicaid Agency Montgomery, AL Nurse Review Coordinator

Conducted medical record audits of randomly selected Medicaid recipients receiving care provided through the Home Based Services Waiver Programs. Performed annual onsite and desk audits of those operating agencies providing services to ensure compliance of all state and federal Medicaid regulations. Served as resource to assist operating agencies and direct serve personnel with Medicaid regulations compliance.

07/2012 to 01/2016 HealthSouth Rehab Hospital Montgomery, AL Staff Nurse 6p-6a

Care of inpatient clients requiring physical, occupational, or speech therapy. Majority of clients are post- surgical (hip, fractures, knee, amputations, CABG; traumatic injury: closed head injury, MVA, CVA; wound care: decubitus, non-healing surgical wounds, infective wounds. IV antibiotic therapy. Staff preceptor. ACLS.

02/2012 to 06/2012 Doctors Medical Center Modesto, CA Telemetry Float Staff Nurse

8 week travel nurse assignment with Emerald Healthcare Staffing. 7A-7P nurse in float pool at a county teaching facility. Level 1 trauma and stroke center. Care of cardiac step-down; neurology step down; medical-surgical requiring telemetry monitoring. Completed two 8 week assignments. ACLS.

01/2011 to 05/2012 University Medical Center Lubbock, TX Family Birth Center

Labor and delivery staff nurse on 7A to 7P shift. Provided care to antepartum, laboring and post- partum clients. Assisted with vaginal and cesarean births. Responsible for mother and infant during transitioning period. 2:1 ratio. ACLS, NRP, and fetal monitoring. Regional trauma birth center.

11/2009 to 12/2010 University Medical Center Lubbock, TX Staff Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse Renal Transplant Unit

Completed 15 month contact on 41 beds Medical / Surgical/ Renal Unit at Level 1 trauma teaching county hospital affiliated with (Texas Tech University Medical School). Provided direct care to renal patients receiving hemodialysis care; peritoneal dialysis care; pre-op transplant clients and post renal transplant surgery patients. Telemetry monitoring. ACLS, CAPD.

04/2009 to 11/2009 Lubbock State Supported Living Center Lubbock, TX RN Case Manager / Campus Supervisor

Travel nurse assignment at state school. Completed two additional 13 weeks contracts as RN case manager of a 21 bed dorm which housed autistic/aggressive and behavioral challenged clients. Completed annual and quarterly assessment to state.

01/2009 to 04/ 2009 Sutter General Hospital Sacramento, CA Travel Nurse 7A - 7A

13 week travel assignment on 46 bed medical surgical unit at teaching hospital. Responsible for direct patient care of clients and supervision of LVNs and CNAs. Frequently floated to 25 bed telemetry unit. Nurse/patient ratio 5:1; Telemetry 4:1. ACLS

09/2008 to 12/2008 VA Medical Center Atlanta Decatur, GA Travel Nurse 7A-7P

13 weeks Travel nurse assignment on 49 bed Medical/Oncology unit at a teaching hospital. Responsible for direct patient care of oncology and medical patients at large federal facility. Served as resource for new nurse graduates and other travel nurse staff. Average nurse patient ratio 1:5. ACLS and VETPRO certification.

05/2008 to 07/2008 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX Travel Nurse 7A-7P (Zale Lipshy Hospital)

8 weeks Travel nurse assignment on fast paced 31 bed Medical/Surgical – Oncology unit at teaching hospital. Responsible for direct patient care of medical, surgical, and oncology clients. Unit included 14 bed Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Performed complex care of immune-compromised patients receiving chemotherapy and preparations for bone marrow transplants. Average patient nurse ratio 6:1. ACLS.

02/2008 to 05/2008 Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Lake Charles, LA Travel Nurse 7A-7P

13 weeks Travel Nurse assignment on fast paced 36 bed Medical/Surgical unit at teaching hospital. Primarily responsible for direct patient care of surgical, orthopedic, and neurology patients. Served as resource RN for other staff. Average patient nurse ratio 6:1. ACLS

06/2007 to 12/2007 South Miami Hospital Miami, FL Travel Nurse 7A-7P

13 week travel assignment on a 27 bed Oncology- Medical/Surgical unit. Was primarily responsible for direct patient care of oncology and surgical patients. Hospital served a diverse client population which included international patients transferred in for treatment. Average ratio 6:1. Completed assignment with 13 week extension. ACLS.

10/2006 to 05/2007 VA Medical Center Atlanta Decatur, GA Travel Nurse 12MN to 8AM

13 week travel assignment on 41 bed Telemetry unit at Federal Hospital. Direct patient care of veterans admitted with cardiac and medical issues. Cardiac drips and post heart catheterizations. Average patient nurse ratio 5:1. Completed assignment with several 8 week extensions. ACLS and VETPRO certification.

04/2005 to 10/2006 Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehab Montgomery, AL Clinical Nurse Manager

Provided total clinical management of a 35 bed unit in a long term care facility. Assumed 24 hour accountability of all supervised nursing care provided by LPNs and CNAs. Responsible for adequate training of new staff members, conducting staff evaluations and disciplinary. Attended team care meetings for all residents on unit. Monitored, evaluated, and implemented new plans of nursing care as needed to ensure optimal outcomes for residents as outlined in Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.

03/2004 to 06/2005 Long Term Hospital at Jackson Hospital Montgomery, AL Staff Nurse 7P-7A

Worked full time with Lloyd Noland Hospital providing primary care of clients with chronic diseases and complex medical conditions which required long term hospitalization. Cared for critically ill patients which required constant monitoring such as ventilator support, multiple Intravenous infusions, cardiac drips, neurovascular monitoring, chronic and complex wound care; etc. ACLS certification.

08/2003 to 03/2004 Jackson Hospital & Clinic Montgomery, AL Charge Nurse 3P–11P

12 week contract assignment on Medical/Surgical Renal Unit. Responsible for direct patient care and supervision of other personnel in an acute care setting. Conducted initial and ongoing assessments of all LPN clients; evaluated appropriate interventions to restore health and prevent complications related to disease process. Monitored all medical records for initiation and completion of physician orders. ACLS and Chemotherapy certification.

06/2002 to 08/2003 Alabama Department Public Health Montgomery, AL Licensure and Certification Surveyor

Conducted audits of various health care agencies and facilities throughout the state of Alabama. Monitored agencies for compliance of state and federal Medicare and Medicaid regulations. Performed inspection of new agencies applying for initial licensure and certification.

01/2001 to 06/2002 Jackson Hospital & Clinic Montgomery, AL Staff Nurse 3P-11P

Worked 7 days on – 7 days off on a 26 bed Medical/Surgical – Women’s & Children Unit. Responsible for direct patient care and supervision of staff personnel. Conducted initial and ongoing assessment of clients. PALS & NRP certified.

06/2000 to 01/2001 Capitol Hill Healthcare & Rehab Montgomery, AL Staff Development Educator/ Employee Health Coordinator

Responsible for assessing educational needs of staff; developing and maintaining annual and monthly in-service calendars for facility; coordinating with outside in-service presenters; preparing and maintaining CEU programs and in-service records; monitored clinical competencies of all nursing personnel; performed orientation programs for new employees; performed initial and annual physicals of employees and maintain employee health records.

09/1999 to 06/2001 Capitol Hill Healthcare & Rehab Montgomery, AL Clinical Nurse Manager

Management of a 48 bed unit in a long term care facility. Included 14 beds dedicated specifically for Medicare rehab clients. Responsible for 24 hour accountability of all supervised care provided by LPNs and CNAs working on unit. Attended team care meetings for all residents on unit. Monitored clients’ plan of care following all federal and state Medicare and Medicaid guidelines and regulations.

06/1996 to 09/1999 Trenholm State Technical College Montgomery, AL Nursing Instructor (full time)

Provided classroom and clinical instruction in a Practical Nursing Program. Developed, revised, and implemented several courses in nursing program. Organized and assumed responsibility for maintaining student training lab. Monitored and maintained practical nursing student health and physical records.

03/1993 to 06/1996 Columbia Regional Medical Center Montgomery, AL Charge Nurse 7P-7A

Direct care and supervision of other staff on Mother/Baby and Neonatal Unit. Worked in Level II (2) Special Care Unit caring for preterm and critically ill infants. Ventilators, Oxygen therapy, Incubators; Intravenous therapy; antibiotics, etc. Assisted in the transition from traditional Neonatal care / postpartum care to Mother/Baby Unit.

06/1993 to 06/1996 Trenholm State Technical College Montgomery, AL Adjunct Nursing Instructor

Provided classroom and clinical nursing instruction in a Practical Nursing Program; performed weekly lab practicum and nursing skills check-off; Hospital clinical rotations.

11/1991 to 06/1998 ATC Nursing Service Montgomery, AL RN Nursing Contractor

Worked per diem at various health care facilities; provided nursing care to various patient populations; Primarily staffed Columbia Regional Medical Center and HeatlhSouth Rehab Hospital.

06/1989 to 03/1993 Baptist Medical Center Montgomery, AL Charge Nurse 3P-11P

Worked full time on Medical Oncology Unit. Responsible for direct patient care and supervision of other nursing personnel. Administered chemotherapy and monitored patients receiving radiation treatments and radiation implants. Extensive experience in caring for all types of immune-compromised clients.

08/1988 to 06/1989 Baptist Medical Center Montgomery, AL Student Nurse

Worked part time as nursing assistant while attending RN nursing program. Performed various aspects of nursing care under supervision of licensed nurses. Received full nursing scholarship through Baptist Medical Center. Guaranteed a two year contract of employment upon completion of RN program and passing NCLEX.

EDUCATION

03/1999 Troy University Montgomery, AL

Master of Science in Nursing Specialization: Maternal-Infant Education; Field Project: “The effects of maternal bonding on infant attachment.” Honors: Field project passed with distinction; Federal Nurse Trainee scholarship

06/1993 Troy University Montgomery, AL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honors: Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor society

06/1989 Troy University Montgomery, AL

Associate of Science in Nursing Honors: Baptist Nursing Scholarship

05/1982 G.W. Carver High School Montgomery, AL

High School Diploma Honors: College Prep Courses; Student Government Association, Senior Class President

MEMBERSHIPS

Associations of Rehabilitation Nurses Oncology Nursing Society American Nurses Association Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society

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