Registered Nurse Medical
Resume:
Victoria Edwards, MSN, RN, CCMA
**** ******* **, *********, ** 29541
Effingham, SC 29541
*********@*****.***
Objectives
Experienced Registered Nurse seeking administrative position within a progressive healthcare corporation
Summary of Qualifications
Advocate for patients’ rights; Time and task oriented; Clerical, computer, and clinical skills; Charge nurse and
supervisory experience; Hardworking and energetic; Flexible; Clinical instructor; Adapts easily to change of
environment and work schedule; Preceptor experience; Personable with positive attitude; Interface well with
patients, families, and medical staff; Case management experience; Experience with interdisciplinary teams;
Maintain critical thinking skills necessary in providing competent and dignified patient care; Experience in utilization
review; LTAC and Longterm care experience;
Education
University of Phoenix- Online (2011-2012)
Master of Science, Nursing
University of South Carolina- Columbia, SC (2003-2007)
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Experience
Nurse Liaison (09/2013-present) 37.5 hrs/week
SCDMH- Pee Dee Mental Health Center (Florence, SC)
Provides administrative and professional supervision to professional nursing personnel in designated treatment units.
Develop, plans, monitors, and evaluates operations and management of nursing service delivery for the Center,
including staff training, in-services, nursing orientation, student nurse training, and ensures nursing coverage and
senior leadership in all areas. Provide direct psychiatric services and related nursing services to consumers, such as
crisis intervention, assessment, case management services, medication administration, and pt and family education;
serve as nurse liaison for the Pee Dee center, including Darlington, Marion, Lake City, and Florence offices, by
collaborating w/ pharmacy consultant, providing site visits to all clinics, conducting quarterly nursing meetings,
attending MD meetings every other month, serving on CARF committees and as chair for specific committees,
member of the executive management team and attend monthly EMT meetings, resolving any nursing related issues;
attends treatment team meetings daily and provide feedback for case closure, recommendations for PCP f/u, treatment
planning, etc; provide education and training to community and collaborate w/ PCP for referrals for the center as well
as maintaining our mission in recovery for our patients by discharging them back to PCP services; all other duties as
assigned;
RN Flex Pool (03/2010-01/2012, 04/2013-present) 12 hrs/week
Carolina’s Hospital System (Florence, SC)
Victoria Edwards, MSN, RN, CCMA
2153 Pathway CT, Effingham, SC 29541
Effingham, SC 29541
*********@*****.***
Previously worked with company from March 2010 thru Jan 2012 on the progressive care unit providing skilled
nursing care to 5-7 acute care patients primarily with coronary conditions; provided pre-op and post-op
education for patient and family members; Work as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide skilled,
rehabilitative care to patients suffering from AMI, CHF, vascular surgeries, CABG, PCI, and other cardiac
events; Currently staffed in the Flex Pool and float to various nursing units, such as PCU, stroke unit, acute
inpatient rehab, and med/surg, depending on the hospital census and unit demands, requiring versatility,
flexibility, and extensive knowledge of hospital policies and procedures;
Travel/Per-diem RN (02/2012 – present) 24 hrs/week
Trinity HSG (Florence, SC)
Provide skilled nursing care to 4-7 acute care to long-term patients. Also work per diem shifts at local hospitals,
LTAC, longterm care, and acute-rehab centers. Work in a highly skilled, professional manner with flexible
hours to serve the needs of the medical unit. Attend unit specific training and maintain up to date professional
licensures for the nursing travel agency. Attend rounding meetings with the hospitalists for an interdisciplinary
approach to patient care. Rotate travel nursing assignments depending upon the needs of the hospital.
CNA Clinical Instructor (07/2012-present) 30-40 hrs/month
Professional Medical Training Center, LLC (Florence, SC)
Provide instructions and teaching for CNA students in the clinical setting at a long-term care facility, including
but not limited to, patient care procedures for geriatric/adult patients, patients’ rights, patient privacy and
confidentiality, infection control, nutrition, physical and social support, ethical and legal considerations, and
documentation; assess the need for program improvement, including organizational and facility considerations;
provide skills’ check off and evaluation for student competencies; prepare students for national certification
exam (written and skills) by the SC Department of Health and Human Services;
Nurse Aide Evaluator (06/2012-present) 8-16 hrs/month
Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Service (NACES) (Austin, TX)
Under very limited supervision, administer the NNAAP Examination using guidelines set by the state of SC,
OBRA, and my RN credentials; attend mandatory training, in-services, and updates regarding the NNAAP
examination; maintain confidentiality and security of examination materials at all times; Administer the skills
and/or written exam objectively according to policies and procedures established by Pearson VUE, the SC
Department of Health and Human Services, and NACES; Set up supplies and equipment for testing day; return
unused supplies; disinfect work-stations and equipment; maintain inventory for sufficient testing;
Victoria Edwards, MSN, RN, CCMA
2153 Pathway CT, Effingham, SC 29541
Effingham, SC 29541
*********@*****.***
Medical Reviewer III (04/2012 – 03/2013) 40 hrs/week
Palmetto GBA (Florence, SC)
Manage assigned workload well beyond established performance standards. Conduct clinical utilization reviews
of medical records from providers receiving Medicare benefits in an effort to maintain and manage healthcare
quality. Ability to perform claim reviews, manage desk audits, create medical review documentations, maintain
confidentiality and security of beneficiary and provider information, and maintain internal QI processes. Utilize
several computer programs for reviewing claims, creating spreadsheets, uploading additional documentation,
and creating professional letters to providers for request of additional documentation. Record and process
claims and other required documentation in Claims Management system provided, managed, and monitored by
the CMS; Active participation in company, clinical, and departmental in-services and other educational
opportunities.
Clinic Coordinator (07/2010 – 12/2011) 37.5 hrs/week
Lee Correctional Institution (Bishopville, South Carolina)
Served as Clinic Supervisor under direct supervision of HCA and/or Head Nurse to plan and oversee daily flow
of clinic area and supervise professional and paraprofessional staff members; Triaged sick-call requests in order
to schedule patients for sick-call, MD/NP appointments, follow-ups, etc in the health clinic of an 1,800-2,000 bed
correctional facility; Provided skilled nursing care during sick-call, emergency, infirmary, or follow-up visits as
appropriate; Provided care in the prison infirmary for acute and long term care inmates; Served on Emergency
Response Team; Worked as a collaborative team member and communicated with other staff, including
security, to provide safe, quality, and effective care of incarcerated individuals; Oriented nursing students who
rotated throughout correctional system for community health nursing clinical; Assist with workers comp
assessments and follow-ups related to employee and inmate injuries;
Staff Nurse (07/2007 – 01/2011) 36 hrs/week
McLeod Health (Florence, South Carolina)
Served as Charge Nurse and attended Bed Utilization and staffing meetings; Provided skilled nursing care to 5-7
cardiac patients on a progressive cardiac care unit; Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care for patients with
cardiovascular injuries and conditions including open heart, cardiac catheterization, acute MIs, and valve surgeries;
Educated patients and families on disease processes, procedures, home care, and other aspects of therapeutic regimens;
Served on interdisciplinary team for discharge of CHF, MI, or heart surgery patients; Served as preceptor to ADN and
BSN nursing students as well as new graduate RNs;
Licensure & Certifications
Victoria Edwards, MSN, RN, CCMA
2153 Pathway CT, Effingham, SC 29541
Effingham, SC 29541
*********@*****.***
RN License # 107648- South Carolina
Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA, Expires Jan 31st, 2015
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA, Expires Jan 31st, 2015
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Expires Apr 7th, 2015
References available upon request
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