Mental Health Registered Nurse

Angela K. Myers RN, BSN

***** *. ***** **. **********, Az. 85262 ~ Phone: 480-***-**** ~ Email: ac8sgv@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Energetic, experienced, loyal, and motivational Registered Nurse and leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes. I come with 20+ years extensive, varied, and comprehensive healthcare. Just approved to sit for Heath Care Quality Management (HCQM) certification exam by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians credentialed by ACCME.

Certifications and Licenses:

Az. State Board of Nursing license #RN160063 – in good standing

State of Az. DPS Level One Fingerprint Card #2A50021529

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification

ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatrics Course

TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course

Skills and Abilities:

Skilled in Management/Supervisory roles, CM, UR, QA, Clinical and Charge Auditing of EHR, ER, ICU, cardiac care, geriatrics, Psych and Mental Health, End-Of-Life-Care, Peds, M/S, Substance Abuse/Detox.

Proficient at in- and out-patient care

Energetic work attitude

Superior communication skills

Adaptable, fast learner, embrace and encourage change

Detail-oriented

Clean driving record

Culturally sensitive

Strong medical ethic

Excellent telecommunication skills

Education:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: NURSING -2015

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA, LAFAYETTE, LAFAYETTE, LA, US. 3.5 GPA

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: NURSING - 2001

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE, BATON ROUGE, LA, US

LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, JENNINGS, LA, US – LPN - 1997

Management/Leadership:

• I have 5+ years of Nursing Supervision as: House Supervisor – Mental Health Facilities, Administrative Rep for Acute Care Hospitals. Served as Interim DON at Mental Health facility

Employment:

NURSING/HOUSE SUPERVISOR HONOR HEALTH REHABILITATION 7/18/17 – PRESENT

Responsible for house management on night shift, scheduling, chart auditing, and evaluation of 75+ employees, my future plan is to stay on prn supervisor after finding day employment.

RN UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT/ECT COORDINATOR MIHS 5/22/17 – 7/18

Responsible for managing the behavioral health department’s inpatient accounts to assure all inpatients stay, treatments, testing, and care is authorized and maintained throughout stay. Quality Assurance checks on all charts to maintain proper documentation to support care.

Designated as the ECT coordinator for the health care system to manage all aspects of both inpatient and outpatient ETC referrals, authorizing, counseling, community liaison, and physician ECT assistant.

RN TRANSFER CENTER COORDINATOR IASIS 12/16 – 5/17

This was a contract position specifically to just set up new department and create a training manual.

Assisted onboarding process for the newly created transfer center. Utilized strong assessment skills along with following all federal EMTALA laws to determine necessary patient placement. Coordinated with doctors and multiple departments to develop plans for patients. Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

ED CHARGE AND CLINICAL AUDITOR ABRAZO 7/16 - prn

This was a temp position to cover employee out on FMLA

Audit and maintain over 100 patient confidential charts daily. Actively participate in unit-based Quality Assurance Programs. Coordinate with doctors and registered nurses to develop streamlined care for patients. Improved ED administration by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement and capturing loss revenue.

RN TRANSFER CENTER COORDINATOR, ER/ICU HONOR HEALTH 11/08 – 7/16

2012-2016 – Fulltime - Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while adhering to EMTALA federal laws, seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Acted as communications liaison. Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements, initiated center protocols. Mentored and coached team members during the 3years, then assisted in a smooth transition when department was outsourced. FT ER in 2012, then transfer center but remained PRN in ER

2008 – PRN - Conducted triage/screening, diagnostic treatment and supportive services as nurse within our health care team. Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas, etc. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of patients and staff.

Other employment:

BANNER THUNDERBIRD – 2011 – 2013 - RESOURCE/FLOAT POOL - FULLTIME THEN PRN IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Floated to M/S, Tele, ED, ICU, Neuro, Peds, Behavioral Health, NICU, Nursery, Ortho and Observation.

IHS – 2006 – 2009 – Charge RN in ER, FLOAT POOL, ICU

Academic Achievement Awards/Positions:

Student Government Association President

Anatomy and Physiology Science Outstanding Student Award

Outstanding Volunteer Leader with Juvenile Diabetes Association

Outstanding Service in the Christian Association

2009 OLOL College's One of the 85 “Who Have Made a Difference Award” given at college's 85th anniversary year in

existence.

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