Michael Alford

Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor) - Maxim Staffing Health

Care

Buffalo, NY

acowa1@r.postjobfree.com - 716-***-****

I aspire to contribute to your organization in a role that best fits the needs of the facility within my skill set. My

goal is to display my experience in written form and ultimately perform these skills, in the attempt to promote

success of the organization, by giving the best nursing care possible.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor)

Maxim Staffing Health Care - Buffalo, NY - May 2013 to Present

Buffalo, New York 716-***-**** Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor) Responsible for

all nursing care of given assignment during scheduled shift Previous Assignments Include ( 1/2015-2/2015

Infusion Nurse) Buffalo Rheumatology-Infusion of immunosuppressant medications for care of chronic

conditions Erie County Medical Center Wound Care [Healogics] (7/2013-12/2013**4/2014-1/2015 Case

Manager) In partnership with MD, Devise Care plan and manage nurses to care for patients with both acute and

chronic wounds Upstate University Medical Center (1/2014-2/2014 Med-Surg) Care of post-op patients during

assigned shift Basset Manor Skilled Nursing Facility (5/2013-7/2013 Nursing Supervisor) Manage nursing and

ancillary staff during assigned shift Per Diem assignments include: Buffalo Psychiatric Center (Rehab Nurse)

and numerous shilled facilities

Registered Nurse (Staff and Charge Nurse)

Supplemental Health Care Services - Buffalo, NY - April 2008 to April 2013

Responsible for all nursing care of given assignment during scheduled shift Previous Assignments Include:

Buffalo General Hospital (1/2013-4/2013 Emergency Department), NYS Veterans Home of Oxford N.Y.

(3/2012-5/2012 Nursing Supervisor) Erie County Medical Center (4/2011-10/2011 Medical Surgical Unit)

Med/Surg Nurse, Rochester General Hospital Hospital (10/2008-2-2/2010 Float and IV Nurse) Per Diem

assignments include: Sisteres' of Mercy Hospital, Absolut of Orchard Park Nursing Home and numerous other

long term care facilities.

Nursing Supervisor

Harbor Health Nursing Center - Buffalo, NY - May 2012 to December 2012

Responsibilities

management of day to day operation of facility and staff, both nursing and ancillary, during assigned shift

(evenings and nights)

Accomplishments

maintained incident free environment during tenure at facility

Skills Used

good management, employee and family relation skills. Exceptional hands on nursing skills when the

opportunity presented itself

Nursing Supervisor

St. Anns Home of Rochester, N.Y. - Rochester, NY - November 2008 to February 2010

Responsibilities

Managing facility day to day functioning including nursing care, nursing staff and ancillary staff during assigned

shift (evening and nights). Also periodic Charge Nurse Responsibilities (On hands patient care)

Accomplishments

I assisted in NYS Health Department Survey and review process that year, resulting in no deficiencies.

Skills Used

Time management, good employee and family relations, scheduling adjustments and good on hands nursing

care

Nursing Supervisor

Grace Manor Nursing Home - Buffalo, NY - February 2008 to November 2008

Responsibilities

Managing facility day to day functioning including nursing care, nursing staff and ancillary staff during assigned

shift (evenings and nights)

Accomplishments

Assisted in bring stability to facility during ownership change although facility ultimately closed not long after

this process

Skills Used

Good employee and family relations, time management skills. Ability to manipulate staffing according to needs

on short notice and good hands on nursing care on demand.

Nursing Supervisor

Legacy Health Nursing Home - Buffalo, NY - April 2004 to February 2008

Responsibilities

Ultimately, my responsibilities became that of a nursing supervisor but during my tenure, I served in many

capacities (first nursing job). I served in the capacity of charge nurse, Unit Manager and interim assistant

director of nursing.

Accomplishments

In my many roles with Legacy, I was able to assist with many Health Care Department Surveys, work with

nursing director with facility operations including Health Department incident reports, manage operation of sub-

acute unit and function as a hands on care charge nurse; to name a few

Skills Used

management skills, hands on care nursing skills, scheduling skills, employee and family relation skills, time

management skills and many more.

EDUCATION

Associates in Applied Science in Nursing

Erie Community College (City Campus)

2004

SKILLS

BLS Certified,Wound Care Certified, Infusion Specilist, Proficient in EMR Systems MAK, CAIS, IHEAL and

EPIC. Proficiect in Microsoft computer systems including WORD.

MILITARY SERVICE

Service Country: US

Branch: United States Army Reserves

Rank: Specialist (E-4)

June 1986 to December 1992

Operating Room Technician-Worked Directly along side surgeon during duration of surgery, opening and

closing of surgical site,handing off surgical instruments,assist in transferring patient on and off surgical table

and monitor patient during surgery.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REFERENCES:

Marina Watson R.N. Clinical Care Coord. ECMC Wound Center-716-***-****, 898-4800

Dr. Raphael Blochle MD Medical Director ECMC Wound Center-716-***-****

Dr. David Davidson MD Podiatry 716-***-****

Dr. Steven Antelek MD Infectious Disease Specialist 716-***-****

David Green R.N. Nursing Supervisor 716-***-****

Amy Herman R.N. 585-***-****

Erica Freeman LPN 716-***-****

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