Manager Nurse

Marla Pardue, RN

. 785-***-**** . ******@*****.***

NURSE MANAGER OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

- Repeated success in nursing leadership roles. Applied extensive knowledge

across medical units and served as Director of Nursing, Preceptor, Educator

and Charge Nurse -

NURSING ADMINISTRATION: Ensured nursing operations were consistent with

strategic plan, mission, vision and values. Continually achieved unit /

department goals and objectives that contribute to organization's overall

plan. Created policies and procedures that improved services that met

patient needs.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Managed and implemented established plans and services

through metrics, monitoring, analysis and reporting; adjusted direction,

allocation and utilization of available resources to meet goals.

Administered and allocated $3M budget. Applied broad nursing and management

background to plan, organize, staff, direct and control comprehensive

nursing programs. Made certain that all quality of life and quality of

care issues were held in the highest regard.

REGULATIONS & STANDARDS: Ensured compliance with all regulatory agencies.

Held ongoing accountability for continuous assessment, improvement,

coordination and integration of standards of care into organization's

primary function. Integrated appropriate nursing administration and

management to meet legal standards of nursing practice and current trends

in service delivery. Delivered strategic management and leadership during

federal and state audits.

Key Qualifications

Executive Leadership / Strategic Budget Administration / Fiscal

Planning Management

Critical Care / ICU / ER Operations Management

Record Keeping / Documentation / Regulatory Compliances / Ethics

Audits Key Indicators / Metrics Management

Preceptor / Educator / Mentoring

Workflow Management Continuous Improvement

Education & Credentials

Master of Business Administration UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX (expected 5/2014)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BAKER UNIVERSITY, Topeka, KS (2001)

Associate of Science in Nursing, BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, El

Dorado, KS (1989)

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Instructor Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Career Experience

TRAVELING NURSE / RN, American Medical Healthcare / Medical Solutions /

Advantage 2005 - Present

. Provide competent, reliable and skilled nursing services during 13-week

assignments.

. Deliver quality nursing care in ICU and ERs in over 27 hospitals across

U.S., including Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland, CA; Eden Medical

Center in Castro Valley, CA; Banner Good Samaritan in Phoenix, AZ; and

Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Lenexa, KS.

. Quickly learned specific policies and procedures and stepped in

immediately following one or two-day orientation.

. Provide nursing in diverse medical facilities, from small community

hospitals to Level I trauma centers.

CHARGE NURSE / NURSE MANAGER, Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS 2001 -

2005

. Served in multiple roles of Charge Nurse, ICU Nurse and Staff Nurse in

586-bed hospital.

. Promoted to Nurse Manager for start-up medical-telemetry unit. Supervised

50-bed unit with 50+ nurses and staff.

. Provided education, mentoring and coaching to new nurses as Educator /

Preceptor.

DIRECTOR OF NURSING, Plaza West Regional Healthcare Center, Topeka, KS

1999 - 2001

. Directed, managed and held fiscal responsibility for 150-bed skilled

nursing facility providing nursing, rehabilitative and post acute care to

seniors.

. Provided executive and strategic management to meet organizational goals.

. Managed 60+ department managers, nurses and staff.

. Created policies and procedures which exceeded the state regulations and

improved the quality of care to the patients

. Ensured compliance with all Medicare and Medicaid regulations and quality

standards.

. Oversaw practice review surveys every two years by State of Kansas.

Immediately addressed survey concerns.

. Continually applied exceptional problem solving skills.

STAFF NURSE / RN, St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, KS 1991 - 1999

. Incorporated clinical judgment and nursing intervention skills into

provision of quality, timely and compassionate patient care.

. Effectively interfaced with patients, family member's healthcare team,

supervisors and physicians.

. Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating excellent problem solving

skills to achieve treatment objectives.

STAFF NURSE / RN, Greenwood County Hospital, Eureka, KS 1989 - 1991

. Continually complied with safety, ethical, policy and procedural

regulations while providing quality care.

Additional Experience

OPERATIONS MANAGER / CEO, M&M Biometrics, Brentwood, CA

. Established and manage healthcare software company.

. Built team of experts to develop software, including hiring developer,

researcher and physician.

. Wrote grant proposal to National Institute of Health (NIH).

. Oversee all financials, including managing budgets.

. Develop policies and procedures.

OPERATIONS MANAGER, M&M Inspections, Brentwood, CA

. Oversee daily operations for coating inspection consulting firm.

. Develop and manage budgets and oversee financials.

Professional Affiliations

American Nurses Association

National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)

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