R.N., MSN/Ed.
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Curriculum Vitae
Sharon M. Choma MSN/Ed.
Norwalk, Ohio 44857
************@*****.***
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Ohio License # RN 243900
CAREER PROFILE
• Began employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1979. While maintaining full time employment completed studies as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) in December of 1992. Continued employment with same employer since October 1979.
• Ongoing educational commitment to insure delivery of care reflects current evidence based standards.
• Teaching experience in both classroom and clinical areas, as well as experience in the online format (Blackboard). Demonstrated commitment as a lifelong learner.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, Ohio 10/2009-Present
ICU Staff Nurse/Clinical Coordinator (house supervisor)
• Provide care to Intensive care patients.
• Acts as a mentor to nursing students, new employees, and less experienced nurses.
• Functions as Clinical Coordinator for the Medical Center supervising delivery of care in all patient care areas, as well as non-patient care areas on evening shift.
• Continued education throughout employment with completion of a Master of Science in Nursing/Education in November 2011.
Norwalk Memorial Home, Norwalk, Ohio 11/2008-10/2009
Clinical Coordinator/Assistant Director of Nursing
• Supervised staff of 50 team members insuring provision of care to 54 residents.
• Provided continuing education to ancillary personnel.
• Responsible for writing and maintaining the restorative nursing program for 54 residents, as well as ongoing education of the restorative programs’ nursing personnel.
• Reviewed orders for accuracy and appropriateness, laboratory and radiology results, interacting with physicians as needed.
Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, Ohio 4/2004-11/2008
Staff Registered Nurse (R.N.)
• Coordinated the delivery of patient care as charge nurse.
• Developed experience in evaluating staffing need changes based on fluctuating levels in patient acuity/census.
• Completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing while maintaining full time employment.
Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, Ohio 6/1998-4/2004
Case Management/Utilization Review
• Provided concurrent review of charts performing continued stay reviews with insurance providers.
• Reviewed charts for severity of illness and intensity of service, educating staff on methods of appropriate documentation supporting patient stays.
• Functioned as the intake evaluations coordinator for Fisher Titus’ (FTMC) Transitional Care Unit (Skilled Nursing Unit) assessing for appropriateness of admission.
• Summarized key points of care delivery from mortality charts for presentation to Medical Committee for review.
• Served as a member of FTMC’s Stroke Committee, coordinated meetings between team members, and provided research for the development of the facility’s “Routine Stroke Orders”.
• Coded inpatient diagnosis, and communicated with physicians when additional documentation or clarifications were required.
Fisher Titus Hospital, Norwalk, Ohio 12/1992-6/1998
Staff R.N.
• Performed direct patient care, intermittently functioned as charge nurse for telemetry/medical/surgical units.
• Assigned team members according to ability, while considering patient acuity.
Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, Ohio 10/1979-12/1992
Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.)
• Functioned as a bedside nurse performing care under the direction of a team leader.
• Received accreditation from the National Association of Pharmacology for Nurses, allowing a broader delivery of care as an L.P.N.
• Continued education part time with goal being an Associate Degree in Nursing, while maintaining full time employment.
Elyria Memorial Hospital, Elyria, Ohio 6/1968-10/1979
Business Office
• Obtained experience in multiple areas of business office: switchboard operator, reception desk, admitting clerk, and file clerk, from 16 years of age until obtaining licensure as an L.P.N. in 1979.
• Developed a working knowledge of the cultures and sub-cultures within a medical community.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, Michigan 8/2009-12/2011
Completed Master of Science in Nursing in 2011
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, Michigan 8/2006-12/2008
Completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2008
Owens Technical College, Oregon, Ohio 9/1989-12/1992
Completed Associate Degree in Nursing in 1992
Lorain Community College, Elyria, Ohio 8/1977-6/1979
Obtained Certification as an L.P.N in 1979
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
• Current member of the American Nurses Association.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
• Graduated from Lorain Community College in 1979 with honors
• Graduated from Owens Technical College in 1992 with honors
• Graduated Cum Laude from Spring Arbor University in 2008
• Graduated from Spring Arbor University in 2011 with Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Education
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE:
• FTMC’s Vancomycin Resistance Education Committee
• FTMC’s Civic Fund Committee (Past President), presently serving as Secretary
• FTMC’s Stroke Committee (responsible for researching and developing facilities Stroke Orders)
• FTMC’s Shared Governance Committee (served as the elected ICU representative to identify and implement policy changes reflecting best evidence based practices throughout the facility)
• FTMC’s nurse representative for the Ohio Patient Safety Institute/Ohio Hospital Association’s strategic initiative to decrease Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS:
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
CIVIC ACTIVITIES:
• Ohio State Master Gardener Program (Past President of Huron County Master Gardener Association)
• Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
• References:
• Sheila Burns R. N.
34 Amber Way
Norwalk, Ohio 44857
• Greg Tanner R.N.
1893 Boughtonville Road
Willard, Ohio 44890
• Veronica Beverly R. N.
4076 Bullhead Road
Willard, Ohio 44890
Teaching Experience:
Student teaching experience was performed in conjunction with Spring Arbor University. Teaching experience involved in class teaching of BSN students in addition to grading according to APA requirements. Online teaching experience involved interactive teaching of a class of MSN students, as well as grading according to APA standards.
Post graduation experience to date:
Spring Arbor University-NUR 442 Contemporary Medical-Surgical Nursing
Course Description: Advanced nursing care of individuals with acute and complex medical and surgical conditions are the focus of this course. Intervention strategies combining the roles of caregiver, teacher, manager, and healthcare coordinator are addressed. A case study approach is used to examine real-life situations.
Spring Arbor University-NUR 321 Trends and Issues in Nursing
Course Description: This course acquaints the practicing nurse with contemporary issues and trends in clinical nursing theory. The course includes an overview of historical, economic, technological, legal, and spiritual influences impacting contemporary nursing care with applications of these influences to the delivery of patient care. A review of nursing informatics is included.
Lorain County Community College-NUR 210 (On site clinical practicum performed at Fisher-Titus Medical Center)
Course Description: This course focuses on the role of provider of nursing care to promote, maintain or restore the optimal health of the client in an acute care facility. Students are taught to provide nursing care through application of nursing process to the adult client with acute and or chronic problems. Content is presented via functional health patterns with focuses on the cardiovascular, hematological, endocrine, renal and respiratory systems. The role of manager of care and member of the profession is introduced as well as ongoing development of nursing skills. This clinical experience assists the student in the development of skills related to client/family education, disease process, home care, communication and clinical reasoning, in a structured practice setting under direct supervision of an experienced health care provider.
Lorain County Community College – NUR 215 (On site clinical practicum performed at Fisher Titus Medical Center).
Course Description: Concepts of Professional Practice and Client Care. This capstone course addresses health promotion, maintenance and restoration with clients in a variety of health care settings. Advanced concepts of nursing are applied as the student transitions to the role of member of the profession. The role of the nurse as manager of care is emphasized. Classroom and clinical experiences focus on the health care delivery system, health care organizations and nursing management at the unit level in planning/evaluating, budgeting, and managing care for groups of clients.
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