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Objective:
I possess many years of dedicated experience in clinical nurse management roles and I am seeking a
career transition. I offer a solid foundation in leadership with professional outcomes. I am committed to
assuring quality care delivery throughout the healthcare paradigm.
Qualifications Summary:
I am a Registered Nurse Manager trained within the medical-surgical, orthopedics, geriatrics, emergency
room, home health and cardiac/telemetry managerial settings performing specialty level 3 nursing duties. I
have excellent diagnostic skills and a strong background in all admission to post discharge processes.I
promote team collaboration and safe practices.
Specialized Skills:
Staff management & supervision
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Case/patient management
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Public & community relations including healthcare education
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Quality assurance & control
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Data collection, analysis, documentation, reporting, records maintenance
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Ability to manage multiple difficult tasks concurrently
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Compassionate, knowledgeable, empathetic, attentive and active listener
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Current Professional Certifications:
04/26/01 - Charge Nurse Certification
06/09/03 - Basic Arrest Management Certification
12/02/03 - Basic Arrhythmia Management Certification
01/22/04 - Corporate compliance Training Certificate
05/05/14- BLS/CPR/AED American Heart Assoc. Certification
05/03/05 Trauma care Certification
01/20/05 Hospital Emergency Training Certificate
08/25/10 -Peritoneal dialysis Certification
04/24/2014 - Mechanical ventilation management recertification
03/31/97 -Active multi-state Registered Nurse License
Experience:
RNCC2
Professional Health Care, Inc. Raleigh, NC 2014 to current
Industry: Home Health Care
Job Responsibilities/Highlights:
• In home healthcare clinical care coordinator & nursing preceptor
• Ventilator management, direct patient care
Hospital House Manager
Penobscot Valley Hospital, Lincoln, Maine. Contracted via Rapid Temps Agency 2013
Industry: Emergent Acute Care
Job Responsibilities/Highlights:
Facility management in absence of daytime administration
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Manage ER, surgical suites, outpatient suites, labor & delivery, ICU & acute care
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Head of interdisciplinary team meetings/care coordination
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Staffing coordination based on patient population requirements
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Arranging & reporting for Life Flights
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Pharmaceutical preparation and IV mixture
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Intensive Care Nursing
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Charge Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital, Durham, Nc 2009 to 2011
Industry: Long-Term Acute Care
Job Responsibilities/Highlights:
Staff management & scheduling
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Rounds manager
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Patient care coordinator
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Nurse preceptor/surveillance
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Emergency management
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Advanced EKG, ABG, Critical drips, Rapid Response Team
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Nursing Supervisor
Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, Nc 2003 to 2009
Industry: Hospital Services
Job Responsibilities/Highlights:
• Managing pt. care coordination for the units thus ensuring organizational success and
performance goals
• Participation in Joint Commission's survey and interview process. I also ensured staff
readiness by maintaining quality standards & safety precautions through training and
auditing for staff compliance
• Research and development/compilation of daily operation reports and patient’s statistical
data for the Nursing Executive Board, Director of Nursing & Utilization review Coordinator
• Improved quality care and thoroughness of staff through mentoring, coaching & training
programs
• Team formulation, implementation and modification of patient care plans
• Managed public relations through conflict resolution and crisis intervention for the advocacy
of our clients
Team Leader
Rex Nursing Care Center, Raleigh, NC 2000 to 2003
Industry: SNF/Rehab Services
Job Responsibilities/Highlights
• Managed facility in absence of administrator and director: facilitating admissions
• Identify pt & family concerns and locate effective solutions and reliable resources
• Managed daily operations. ie: Staffing, in-serving, safety audits, care trends, team
building,precepting, teaching policy and procedures
• Monitored patient and units status and thus provided age specific care according to the
North Carolina Nursing Practice Act
Nursing Supervisor
Integrated Healthcare Services, Raleigh, NC !998 to 2000
Industry: SNF/ Rehab Services
Job Responsibilities/Highlights:
• Managed staff & patient caseload at a 134 bed facility for special care beds unit,ventilator
pts unit,medical and long term care units simultaneously
• Coordination for patients varied onsite & offsite services
• Utilization of patient safety programs and monitoring/Chart auditing
• Team leader in all crises interventions. Managing all phases of emergency response and
resuscitation
• Performed a comprehensive range of specialized clinical functions- Admission work-ups,
care planning, wound assessments & algorithms, high level medication administration,
blood transfusions, total parenteral nutrition, ventilator management, etc...in addition to my
supervisory role
Awards
1. Biography published in the 19th & 20th Edition of The National Dean’s List. The prestigious
publication recognizing the the academically gifted top of 1% of all college students in the
USA. 1996 & 1997
2. The Dorothy M. Currin Memorial Award for Academic Achievement. Presented by Dr.
Robert G. Currin, MD. 1996
3. The Presidential Merit Award . Presented by the President ( Ben F. Currin) of Vance
-Granville College.
4. The Thelma Knuckley-Caytoun Certificate of Appreciation Award. Rex Healthcare Nursing
Excellence/Patient Care Provider. 2002
5. Certificate of Appreciation for Excellence in Senior Care. Presented by Donna Strozynski,
Administrator of Rex Nursing Care Center.2003
6. Nominated for Class President. 1996
7. VGCC Campus Ambassador nomination .1996 & 1997
8. Intramural 1st place Champion Trophy. 1996
9. Chaired CQI Committees @ Wake Medical Center. 2203 -- 2010
10.Dean’s list @ Barton College for Excellence in the Nursing BSN Program. 2006
Professional References
Nicholas Burks, Director of Nursing
Professional Health Care, Inc.
3005 Village Park Dr. Ste. 101
Knightdale, NC. 27545
Dawn Hall, Rn, Lead Charge Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
3643 North Roxboro Rd.
Durham, Nc. 27704
Sabrina Tyndall, Chief Nursing Officer
Wake Med Health & Hospital
3000 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, Nc. 27620-4465
Ginger Baker, Rn. Director of Nursing
Rex Nursing Care Center
4210 Lake Boone Trail Rd.
Raleigh, NC. 27607
Kristy Hicks, Rn., Supervisory Educator
300 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, NC. 27620
Bonnie Knott, Rn. Clinical Associate
Integrated Healthcare formerly on Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, nc.