Registered Nurse
Resume:
Beverly A. Reed
Miami, FL *****
Cell 305-***-****
e-mail: ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging RN position where my extensive medical professional and practical
experience will be fully utilized.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Advocate for patients rights; strive to understand a
patient’s needs and concerns. Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapt easily to change
of environment and work schedule. Proven record of reliability and responsibility. Remain
calm and professional throughout critical incidents. Strong analytical skills, capable of
assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions. Resourceful problem
solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems. Possess special sensitivity
to meeting diverse needs in varied situations. Develop rapport with patients, family, staff
and physicians. Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.
Work Experience
Recovery Room RN
08/1/2012 - Present
Emory ASC
• Hemodynamic monitoring and recovery of patients emerging from anesthesia
* Anticipate needs of surgeons and surgical teams, and assist in operative
procedures
Emergency Room RN
08/2012 – 7/2013
Wellstar Temp Pool
Work with patients in various critical settings such as urgent, emergent, and minor
care.
* Hemodynamic monitoring for critical patient such as vent, intubate, or assist with
conscious sedation
* Assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention,
and oversee patient hemodynamic stability
* Anticipate needs of surgeons and surgical teams, and assist in operative
procedures.
* Assessed patients' developmental stages and conditions, administered
medications, maintained patient charts and responded to medical emergencies.
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
04/01/12- 06/29/12
MCG Hospital
• Hemodynamic monitoring and recovery of patients emerging from anesthesia
* Anticipate needs of surgeons and surgical teams, and assist in operative
procedures
Emergency Room, ICU, CVICU, PACU Registered Nurse
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
06/2011-03/29/2012
Methodist Hospital
• Hemodynamic monitoring and recovery of patients emerging from anesthesia
* Anticipate needs of surgeons and surgical teams, and assist in operative
procedures
Emergency Room, ICU, CVICU, PACU Registered Nurse
08/2010 – 01/2012 PRN
Tenet Resource Pool
* Work with patients in various critical settings such as urgent, emergent, and
minor care.
* Hemodynamic monitoring for critical patient such as vent, intubate, or assist with
conscious sedation
* Assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention,
and oversee patient hemodynamic stability
* Anticipate needs of surgeons and surgical teams, and assist in operative
procedures.
* Assessed patients' developmental stages and conditions, administered
medications, maintained patient charts and responded to medical emergencies
Emergency Room, ICU, CVICU, PACU Registered Nurse
02/2005 - 08/2010
Agency: Star One Staffing (Various Hospitals PRN)
* Work with patients in various critical settings such as urgent, emergent, and
minor care.
* Hemodynamic monitoring for critical patient such as vent, intubate, or assist with
conscious sedation
* Assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention,
and oversee patient hemodynamic stability
* Anticipate needs of surgeons and surgical teams, and assist in operative
procedures.
* Assessed patients' developmental stages and conditions, administered
medications, maintained patient charts and responded to medical emergencies.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
03/2008-11/2008 Travel Agency: Travel Nurse Solutions
Hospital Trident Medical Center
* Duties include assessment, implement, plan, evaluate, and discharge teaching
* Provide urgent, emergent, and minor care
* Implement medication administration, teaching, and obtaining telephone orders
for admission
* Provide emergency medical treatment
* Implement Core Measure for patient
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
10/2007- 01/2008 Travel Agency: Travel Nurse Solutions
Hospital: Baystate Medical Center
* Built solid, trusting relationships with staff and patient or families by providing
one-on-one communications.
* Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with
physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify
individual care plans.
* Medication administration, provide emergency medical treatment
* Implement Core Measure for patient
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
06/2007-09/2007 Travel Agency: American Mobile
Hospital: Dekalb Medical Center
* Assessed patients' developmental stages and conditions, administered
medications, maintained patient charts and responded to medical emergencies.
* Managed all phases of care cycle for critically ill patients.
Research: Registered Nurse
10/2004-01/2005 Logistic Health Inc.
Pentagon in Washington D.C
* Conduct trial study for Influenza Vaccine
* Research methods, standards of treatment and the epidemiological perspective.
* Researched and compiled daily operation reports and patient statistical data for
study
Case Manager Registered Nurse
12/2003- 10/2004 PRO-MED PERSONNEL SERVICE
Children's Medical Service
* Coordinate and provide case management service plans in conjunction with other
disciplines and providers
* Conduct nursing assessments of children with potential handicapping conditions
* Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office
Executive Director Registered Nurse
09/2000- 08/2003 Passport Health
* Responsible for daily operation of travel medicine clinic in Coral Gables
* Administer vaccine
* Coordinate travel information to patients for all international destinations
Assistant Director of Nursing, Registered Nurse
05/2000-09/2000 Ponce Plaza Nursing Home
10/1998- 05/2000 The Nursing Center at Mercy
04/1998-10/1998 Palmetto Health
04/1997- 04/1998 Palmetto Sub acute Care Center
* Responsible for daily operation in the long-term care setting
* Monitoring and auditing resident's medical charts, review MARS, and TARS
* Check for deficiencies and medical or medication errors
* Implement that facility adherence to policies and procedures
* Infection control coordination including monitoring culture and sensitivities,
reducing spread of infections with patients and facility
* Developing, implementing, training, and in-service staff on new policies and
procedures
* Directed ongoing quality assurance (QA) program that met or surpassed JCAHO
standards for patient and staff safety
* Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with
physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify
individual care plans.
Community Health Nursing Supervisor/ Acting Center Administrator
1986-1997 Miami- Dade County Department of Health
* Responsible for overseeing the clinical operations of the Maternal child health,
Family Planning and immunizations
* Responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and supervising care
* Coordinating service for Maternal child, Family Planning, and immunizations
* Contributed to organizational growth initiatives as active member of patient
education and procedural committees
* Built solid, trusting relationships with staff and patient families, generating
positive PR through extra efforts in care treatment and one-on-one communications
Emergency Room, ICU, and Telemetry Registered Nurse
1995- Agency Medical Staffing Network
* Work with patients in various critical settings such as urgent, emergent, and
minor care.
* Hemodynamic monitoring for critical patient such as vent, intubate, or assist with
conscious sedation
* Assessed patients' developmental stages and conditions, administered
medications, maintained patient charts and responded to medical emergencies
* Monitor and interpret EKG strips and provide intervention as needed
Relief Registered Nurse Supervisor
1995-1997 Jackson Heights Rehabilitation Center (weekend)
* Monitor MD's orders
* Monitor Care plan implementation
* TQI and CQI
* Leadership role for registered nurses, license practical nurses, and certified
nurse assistance
* Delegate interventions according to scope of practice
Registered Nurse School Nurse
1986-1986 Miami-Dade County Department of Health
* Monitor student records
* Provide immunization
* TB and dental referrals
* Home visits for problematic children
Critical Care Registered Nurse
1985-1986 Hialeah Hospital
* Treat patient with hemodynamic instability
* Monitor EKG rhythm and treat accordingly
* Administer medications, treatments, and plan care
* Patient teaching on plan of care
* Follow up with Physicians
Home Care Field Registered Nurse
1982-1984 Florida Home Health Services
* Visit patient in home and provide care according to plan of care
* Teaching with each visit on medication, wound care, labs, and disease process
* Skills: Foley insertion and care, phlebotomy for routine labs, wound care,
medication administration such as SQ, IM, or IV medication
Critical Care Registered Nurse
1980-1981 PRN Incorporated
* Monitor patient with arterial line
* New open-heart surgery
* Medication titration
* Patient with continuous monitoring and hemodynamic instability
Pediatric Registered Nurse
1979-1981 Jackson Memorial Hospital
* Monitoring and care for premature infants
* Care for full term babies
* Care for ventilator kids or kids that are on life support system
* Relief charge nurse
* Assessed child developmental stages and conditions, administered medications,
maintained patient charts and responded to medical care
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Education
(year) Florida International University, Miami, FL
* Degree B.A
* Health Service Administration
(Year) Miami Dade Community College, Miami, FL
* Degree A.A
* Registered Nurse, Miami, FL
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(Year) BCLS certification, Miami, FL current
(Year) ACLS certification, Miami, FL current
( Year) PALS certification Miami, FL current
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Affiliations
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Skills
Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience
Case / Patient Management Expert Currently used/19 years
Clinical Research Procedures Intermediate Currently used/11 years
Data Collection / Analysis / Reporting Intermediate Currently used/11
years
Data Management & Documentation Intermediate Currently used/11 years
Healthcare Education Expert Currently used/19 years
JCAHO Standards / Compliance Expert Currently used/19 years
Patient Interviews Expert Currently used/19 years
Public / Community Relations Expert Currently used/30years
Public Speaking Expert Currently used/19 years
Quality Assurance / Quality Control Expert Currently used/19 years
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