Registered Nurse Management

Lydia McCorvey

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Pensacola, FL 32514 US

Mobile: 850-***-****

Evening Phone: 850-***-****

******@***.***

Country of Citizenship: United States

Availability: 2 weeks

Job Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full Time

Work Experience:

ESCAMBIA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 06/2012 to

Present

1295 W. Fairfield Drive

Hours per week: 40

Pensacola, FL 32501

Supervisor: Jennifer Carter 850-***-****)

SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE; Pharmacy/CE Broker/OSHA

Pharmaceutical services- coordinate nursing continuing education, and OSHA

guidelines. Manages the Escambia County Health Department (ECHD) pharmacy

room applying appropriate inventory guidelines for controls, issues daily

clinic requested drugs, checks-in drugs at close of clinics, secures

special drugs and vaccines as needed. Determines amount of drugs to be

ordered monthly from State Pharmacy for CHD clinics, maintains drug records

in an electronic spreadsheet, and assists with quarterly vaccine

accountability reports. Continuing education- collaborates with the ECHD

Trainer position to provide quality nursing in-services. Reviews all

applications for CEs offered under the ECHD provider number to assure

compliance with Florida Nursing CE standards. Maintain current CE provider

number certificate for ECHD. OSHA- maintains and routinely updates Exposure

Control Plan. Provides expertise for management of needle-stick injuries

and assures appropriate documentation of incident. Serve on ECHD Safety

Committee. Special Projects- participates or leads special projects as

assigned, special flu initiatives, PHP Ready, Training Day Committee, and

Insulin Program. Participates in community meetings, in-service and staff

development programs related to job performance and contributes to the

general development of the Public Health Nursing Division.

PRE-NATAL CARE AND EDUCATION:

Educator in improving pregnancy outcome with awareness of warning signs of

pregnancy and when to contact the doctor or get to the emergency, Counsel

on which foods constitute the best nutrition, helpful vitamins and

minerals, and the importance of a healthy life style that will lead to the

birth of a healthy baby. Knowing expected body changes, importance of

preventing diseases. Counsel on smoking cessation, and the risk of alcohol

and drugs.

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ESCAMBIA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 04/2012 to

06/2012

1295 W. Fairfield Drive

Hours per week: 40

Pensacola, FL 32501

Supervisor: Jennifer Carter 850-***-****)

SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE; Nurse/Educator Improved Pregnancy Outcome Program

PRE-NATAL CARE AND EDUCATION:

Educator in improving pregnancy outcome with awareness of warning signs of

pregnancy and when to contact the doctor or get to the emergency, Counsel

on which foods constitute the best nutrition, helpful vitamins and

minerals, and the importance of a healthy life style that will lead to the

birth of a healthy baby. Knowing expected body changes, importance of

preventing diseases. Counseled on smoking cessation, and the risk of

alcohol and drugs.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 04/2003 to

06/2012

1295 W. Fairfield Drive

Hours per week: 40

Pensacola, FL 32501

SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE; Coordinator/Nurse Hepatitis & Liver Failure

Prevention Program

NURSE CASE MANAGER:

Responsibilities within Hepatitis and Liver Failure Prevention Program.

Assess client needs, functional strengths, available support systems, and

diagnoses to develop and implement effective treatment plans for best

prognosis. Determine need for treatment services and resources. Health

management using appropriate preventive and rehabilitation measures

appropriate for infectious diseases. Coordinate screening, testing, and

immunizing of individuals at risk. As team member, interact with internal

staff, outside regulatory authorities, community resource agencies, and

diversified clients as necessary. Devote energies, education, and

experience to meet client needs, utilization of resources, and employer

goals.

NURSE EDUCATOR:

Health educator communicating as part of multidisciplinary health team with

involvement in case management. Conduct outreach activities and inservice

training programs with public and professional audiences on screening,

counseling and disease information concerning Hepatitis, HIV, and STD

education. Communicate appropriately with clients and family members to

improve understanding of diseases, effects on close relationships, and

prevention and treatment of each type of infectious

condition. Train clients and family members in possibilities of and methods

of transmission of infectious diseases. Provide sources for further

research or materials on each disease.

SUPERVISOR:

Assign and coordinate daily activities of clerk typist specialist to cover

administrative office duties.

SURVEILLANCE OFFICER:

Receive all Hepatitis positive results testing data for Escambia County and

case manage results for further medical evaluations. Evaluate and analyze

data and statistics to create and complete timely reports and other

documentation and report to state and local offices. Utilize knowledge of

and maintain Government regulations, facility policies, and standard

operating procedures. Excellent followup and motivational skills to meet

scheduled or emergency time lines to avoid crisis issues. Utilize varied

electronic methods of medical record keeping.

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ESCAMBIA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 03/2001 to 04/2003

1295 W. Fairfield Drive Hours per

week: 40

Pensacola, FL 32501

IMMUNIZATION OUTREACH NURSE; Supervisor: Beate Bolton 850-***-****)

REGISTERED NURSE:

Administered treatments of injections to children and adults while acting

within Nursing Standards of Care. Maintained professional attitude and

methods of communication when dealing with frightened or difficult

individuals. Met challenges of performing injections while reassuring

clients and building trust towards cooperation and acceptance of

procedures. Maintained professionalism under difficult circumstances.

DATA ASSESSMENT:

Organized and reviewed immunization records for historical status.

Determined needs for injections to bring inoculations up to date according

to most current requirements.

DRIVER:

Drove Mobile Unit for outreach team to locations away from County Health

Department site to ensure appropriate immunizations per mandated schedule

for inoculations.

RESOURCE NURSE:

Represented family health clinic performing head to toe assessment and

obtaining medical history. Provided patient education to patients and

family members on various medical and health topics and resources for

further information.

Dr. Earl Crosswright Family Practice 06/2000 to

03/2001

Pensacola, FL Hours per week: 40

REGISTERED NURSE; Supervisor: Dr. Earl Crosswright 850-***-****)

REGISTERED NURSE:

Interacted successfully with patients to reassure, build rapport, and

obtain cooperation. Assisted doctor with complex medical procedures.

Interpreted lab data and reported results to physician. Performed EKG,

urinalysis, wound care, and adult/pediatric nebulizer breathing treatments.

Applied oxygen therapy with O2 ventilation. Administered medications and

adult/children immunizations. Maintained confidentiality of

patients, staff, and employer business operations.

CASE MANAGEMENT:

Care coordination and assessment management. Assisted and conferred with

physician, performed psycho/social assessment, evaluated infant care/growth

and development, and coordinated referrals for medical and social services.

Interacted with patients and practiced good follow-up to inquiries.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT:

Prepared and maintained clinical supplies and equipment. Triage and fast

response to patient communications within practice policy. Coordinated care

with disease management or case management programs. Assisted with

scheduling tests and treatments and pre-certifying patients for hospital

care and/or procedures. Created, maintained, copied, and filed patient

files, records and other information.

PATIENT EDUCATION:

Provided patient/family education on treatments, procedures, scheduling and

maintenance of routine care and products. Trainer for infant care and

proper parenting. Appropriate diabetic and nutrition instruction.

Implemented HIV counseling, use and disbursement of contraceptive

medications, and other related duties to assist patients with daily living

problems and issues.

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West Florida Hospital 04/2000 to 06/2000

Pensacola, FL Hours per week: 40

REGISTERED NURSE; Supervisor: Valarie Lee 850-***-****)

REGISTERED NURSE:

Performed complex nursing assessment and provided pre/postoperative care.

Assisted doctor with complex medical procedures. Initiated IV therapy and

administered medication. Monitored PCA pump, Hermovac, and Accuchecks.

Utilized Meditech computer skills for documentation of care and other

related duties. Interacted with patients to reassure them of professional

care during their hospital stay.

CASE MANAGEMENT:

Initiated plan of care and discharge planning, communicating with members

of multi-disciplinary health team involved with patient care.

EDUCATION: Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Blvd., Niceville,

FL United States

Bachelor of Science Degree 05/20/2012

Major: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Certification: Overview Tobacco Cessation - 09/11/2010

Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, FL

United States

Associate's Degree 08/1999

Major: Registered Nurse

Licensure: Registered Nurse

Florida Driver's License current until

11/2013

Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd.,

Pensacola, FL United States

Practical Nursing Certification 12/1978

JOB RELATED TRAINING:

Department of Health (DOH) Code of Ethics Presentation 06/13,

DOH Information Security and Privacy Awareness Training 01/2012,

DOH Bloodborne Pathogens Training 06/2013, DOH OSHA Training

06/2013, Hepatitis Prevention Management Training completed

06/23/2011, Disaster Mental Health Training 10/2011,

Bioterrorism: Mass Prophylaxis Preparedness & Planning 12/2012,

BLS (CPR/AED) 10/2013, Caring for Adolescent Clients 02/2010,

Disaster Refresher Skills Course for Public Health Nurses

03/2010, HIV/AIDS News Update 04/30.2013, Diverse Perspectives

in Infection Control and Prevention 10/2010.

Pharmacology Update 02/13/2009, Florida's Introduction to

Strategic National Stockpile and Mass Dispensing Course 06/2009,

Diabetes in the 21st Century completed 10/31/2008. Psychosocial

Patient Care completed 04/12/2000. Pediatric IV Therapy

completed 04/13/2000 and Initial Trauma Course completed

04/18/2000.

Computer: Windows 7, XP and Microsoft

Data Bases: PowerPoint, Excel, MS Word/Works, HMS and Merlin

Languages: Proficient in oral and written English

Affiliations: National Student Nurses' Association Member

Escambia County Immunization Coalition - Member

References: Debra Tart-Winston, Social Worker, 850-***-****

Jannie Hixon Retired Registered Nurse, 850-***-****

Linda Dean, Registered Nurse, 850- 477-5463

Jennifer Carter, Registered Nurse, 850-***-****

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