Registered Nurse Manager

Teresa L. Allen, RN, BSN

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Cell: 270-***-****

Hopkinsville, KY 42240

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Objective

Highly skilled Registered Nurse with 31 years of combined clinical and

administrative nursing experience, who wishes to secure a position in a

healthcare setting serving in a clinical and/or administrative capacity to

provide quality health care for clients and exceptional leadership to

ancillary staff members.

Work Experience Summary

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Health Medical Center Stuart Medical lle son County

Occupationa Medical Center Memorial General

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Qualifications Summary

Employer: Baptist Health Occupational Medicine,

Hopkinsville/Madisonville KY

Position Titles: Industrial Nurse Liaison/Practice Manager-

Hopkinsville/Madisonville

Combined Dates: March 2012 - October 2014

> Served as practice manager overseeing the daily operations of both the

Hopkinsville and Madisonville Occupational Medicine Clinics from

October 2013 to October 2014 supervising 13 employees with a combined

total of 1400-1500 visits per month.

> Provide a variety of on-site and clinic location Occupational Health

services to local industries

and businesses to assist them to meet their regulatory and plant

specific healthcare needs.

> Provide random drug/alcohol testing and management to companies with

DOT and non- DOT covered employees utilizing Occupational Health

Manager (OHM) software and SAMSHA certified laboratories for testing

and reporting. Perform on-site and clinic location collections.

> Perform on-site and clinic location breath alcohol testing utilizing

CMI manufactured Intoxilyzer 400 for both DOT and non DOT testing.

Perform calibrations and equipment maintenance as per manufacturer's

protocols and DOT regulations.

> Conduct on-site employee and supervisor training in drug/alcohol

substance abuse as required by DOT standards.

> Conduct, compile and maintain audiometric tests required by OSHA for

both pre-employment and on- site annual testing requirements. Consult

with audiologist/physician when determining STS and need for

follow/up. Perform and maintain calibration records as required by

OSHA and perform sound level measurements on location prior to testing

using SPL meter.

> Conduct quantitative/qualitative respirator fit testing using

Portacount fit test equipment and 3M Qualitative Hood Testing system.

> Perform on site or clinic PFTs using Renaissance II spirometry

equipment.

> Perform respirator questionnaire reviews prior to fit testing for

respirator clearance and/or ensure that respirator fit clearance has

been determined by qualified health care provider.

> Conduct on-site wellness clinics on a weekly basis (or as requested)

consisting of BP, POC blood glucose checks and consultation for any

employee medical concerns.

> Conduct more extensive wellness checks in the form of employee health

fairs and biometric testing events as requested (usually on a yearly

basis).

> Administer vaccines and supervise industry immunization programs such

as Hepatitis B, TDAP, and influenza vaccinations.

> Conduct AHA CPR, First Aid, AED training classes and Bloodborne

Pathogen training on-site as requested.

> Conduct vision screens on site and at clinic location for acuity,

depth perception, color perception, and peripheral field of vision

testing using Titmus II occupational vision tester, Snellen chart

and/or Ischihara color testing system.

> Conduct and/or assist providers to conduct pre-employment and DOT

physical examinations and respiratory questionnaire reviews for fit

for respirator wear clearance.

> Coordinate services with industrial Physical Therapist for conducting

essential job functions assessment, post job offer screens, and FCEs.

> Compile and maintain all records of testing as required by employer

and OSHA record keeping requirements. Assist companies with keeping

accurate OSHA 300 logs.

> Assist with completing necessary records for W/C.

> Serve as a resource for industry inquiries regarding regulatory

compliance with OSHA standards related to exposures and other employee

health issues.

> Provide assistance with patient treatment during high patient volumes

and to cover staff vacations and other absences.

Employer: Jennie Stuart Medical Center, Hopkinsville, KY

Position Titles: Director-JSMC Occupational Medicine Clinic

Occupational Health Coordinator-JSMC Occupational Medicine

Department

Combined Dates: May, 1999 - February, 2012

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Included (Director):

> Served as manager of daily operations of newly opened (2/2011)

Occupational Medicine Clinic staffed by Orthopedic Surgeon and

Orthopedic Physician Assistant with average of 15 visits per day for

employment related injuries/ illnesses and pre-employment, employer

specific health care services as requested: submitted and managed W/C

claims related to care in EMR.

> Supervised ancillary clinic staff consisting of Intake

Coordinator/Secretary, LPN, and contract Marketing Coordinator on a

daily basis.

> Participated in interviews for hiring, and general orientation of new

employees; implemented disciplinary actions as needed with clinic

staff; performed staff evaluations as required by hospital policy;

flexed staffing to meet productivity goals.

> Maintained infection control program for clinic; compiled and

documented data for monthly PI reports.

> Compiled and submitted data to Human Resources for monthly

productivity reports.

> Organized, prepared, and presented staff in-services that were

hospital required as well as clinic specific.

> Prepared and submitted departmental budget for 2012.

> Maintained inventory of physician requested medications and supplies

for patient treatment by MD/PA.

> Authored departmental policies/procedures in compliance with Joint

Commission standards and state requirements.

> Assisted providers with patient treatment during high patient volumes

and to cover staff vacations and other absences.

> Continued to perform all duties of Occupational Health Coordinator

position.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Included (Occupational Health

Coordinator):

> Please refer to duties listed under Industrial Nurse Liaison on page

1.

Employer: Jennie Stuart Medical Center, Hopkinsville, KY

Position Title: Home Health Staff RN / Case Manager

Dates: April, 1990 - May, 1999 (full time)

May, 1999 - February, 2012 (per diem weekends-monthly)

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Included:

> Performed nursing care and case management of home health clients of

all ages (birth to 100+ years) from admission to discharge by

coordinating services based on physician's orders and patient care

needs that included therapy disciplines, social services, personal

care providers, DME providers and billing services.

> Collected OASIS data in accordance with Medicare guidelines.

> Supervised ancillary personnel; responsible for client education,

discharge planning, performance improvement.

> Acted as leader of team responsible for development and implementation

of new agency protocols, policies and procedures for intravenous

infusion and pediatric patients.

> Participated in numerous agency marketing strategies including TV and

radio commercials, newspaper ads, and community based events resulting

in agency growth.

> Acted as interim clinical supervisor during supervisor/director

absences.

Employers: Jackson Madison County General Hospital,

Jackson, TN

Regional Medical Center, Madisonville,

KY

Clarksville Memorial Hospital,

Clarksville, TN

Position Titles: Staff RN/Charge Nurse-NICU/PICU/Special Care Nursery

Combined Dates: May, 1984 - April, 1990

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Included:

> Provided direct patient care for critically ill neonates and pediatric

patients including ventilator care, IV therapy, TPN, tube feedings,

chest tube care, care of central lines and other medical procedures as

needed.

> Attended high risk vaginal and caesarean deliveries being responsible

for neonatal resuscitation in the delivery suite.

> Provided ambulance transports of high risk neonates to and from the

health facility as needed.

> Participated in charge nurse rotation.

> Participated in discharge planning and provided parent education in

care of infant at home.

> Attended NALS certification class.

Education / Licensures / Certifications

. 1979 Graduate, Trigg County High School, Cadiz, KY

. 1984 Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Murray State

University, Murray, KY

. Registered Nurse in Commonwealth of KY (Licensure information

available upon request)

. American Heart Association BLS CPR Certified

. American Heart Association BLS Certified Instructor

. CAOHC Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist

. Certified Breath Alcohol Technician

. Certified DOT Collector for Urine Drug Screens

. Certificate in Spirometry in the Occupational Setting (NIOSH

Approval #114)

References/Recommendations

References and letters of recommendation are available upon request.

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