Nurse Care
Resume:
Christine Anne Cummings
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Warminster, PA 18974
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Objective: To maximize my nursing qualities to promote excellence in nursing standards.
Summary of Qualifications:
• RN with Bachelor of Science in Nursing since 1985
• Various experience in several nursing fields
• Strong passion for the Art of Nursing as well as Holistic Care
• Desire to grow and promote quality of care
• Innate trait of providing dignity and respect for all clients no matter what their impairments
• Able to communicate well orally and written with patients and staff
• Excellent organizational skills in multi-tasked environments
Employment History:
Sept. 2012-Oct. 2013 Brookdale Senior Living (Wynwood Montgomery Campus) North Wales, PA
Health and Wellness Director of Assisted Living Center
• Coordinated and oversaw all health care related services for all residents on a 24/7 basis
• Communicated with families any concerns and updates on residents’ care and changes
• Assured compliance with all resident care related regulations (Ex: Updated personal care plans
and personal assessments on a timely manner
• Provided care profiles for each resident to guide front line nurse’s aides to meet the unique and
special needs of care
• Performed outside nursing assessments for potential move ins, then admissions
• Documented and provided accurate record keeping
• Demonstrated personal resident safety methods are maintained
• Participated in multidisciplinary meetings daily (including standup shift reports to Resident Care
Associates)
• Educated RA’s and medical technicians of any new equipment or treatments needed for
residents
• Transcribed physician orders in a timely manner
• Called and notified MD and family of any changes of conditions with residents quickly
• Responded quickly to any emergencies even on a 24/7 on call basis
• Performed weekly wound assessments and provided recommendations to treat wounds to heal
• Documented monthly wound grids
• Ensured Nutritional Tracker (weights) were reported on computer and device planned if any
changes occurred in weight loss/gain
• Treated residents and employees with dignity and respect
• Many other responsibilities performed for Job Description of Health and Wellness Director
May 2011-Aug 2011 Sierra Oaks of Bensalem Bensalem, PA
Resident Care Director of Assisted Living Center
• Charge of resident care facility and oversaw both residents and nursing
staff including medical and safety aspects
• Assessed any new needs of incoming residents
• Implemented and performed nursing education in services
• Devised and updated nursing care plans, including medical evaluations, support
plans and nursing assessments
• Hired and terminated new staff
• Conducted disciplinary actions as needed
• Insured that state regulations were compliant
• Plus other duties as required
Aug 2009-Sept 2010 Mercy Life Phila., PA
Center RN in Adult Day Care Center
Responsibilities included (but not limited)
• Supervisor for all CNA’s
- Scheduled PCA’S to meet Participant/Staff ratio
- Reported updates to PCA’S every morning
- Administered monthly aides’ meetings
- Disciplined staff if needed
- Provided nurse aides with monthly educational topics
• Provided valuable input regarding participants’ plans of care in Interdisciplinary Team every
A.M.
• Communicated to all Disciplines to meet clients needs
• Floated in Clinic and Home Care Settings (at times performed all 3 duties in 1 day)
• Acute monitoring of Participants change in behavior/condition and intervene if necessary
• Strong assessment for patient safety
• Facilitated/Participated in Group Activities
• Triaged clients prior to being seen in clinic
• Performed initial, quarterly, and reassessments
• Monitored Dining Room
• Observed food intake and assisted with dysphagia clientele
• Made recommendations to speech therapist and dietician as necessary
• Attended Mandatory Educational inservices
2007-2009 Private Duty RN
Self employed nurse providing care in clients’ homes working one on one with client and family
members
Included but not limited to:
• Implemented nursing care plans and treatment, teaching such as medication
management and compliance, safety and emergency care, wound management, toileting
schedule, etc.,
• As well as providing assistance with all ADL’S (activities of daily living)
Volunteer for Chosen 300 Ministry
Provided food and spiritual support for the homeless
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2006-2007 Majestic Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Warminster, PA
• Weekend Nursing Supervisor
• Charge Nurse for 30 bed Wing
• Provided various professional services in meeting the personal needs and comfort of patients in
a Long Term/Rehabilitation facility
• Provided comprehensive and innovative treatment utilizing the nursing process
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Facilitated patient care and safety
2003-2005 Magee Rehabilitation Hospital and Moss Rehabilitation Center Phila., PA
• Responsible for providing treatment to patients with various ADL/physical disabilities
• Worked closely with members of a multidisciplinary team
2001-2003 Thomas Jefferson Hospital for Neurosciences Phila., PA
• Ophthalmology nurse dealing with various acute and chronic neuro-eye diseases and injuries
• Dealt with emergencies including stat admissions
• Provided pre-op and post-operative care
1998-2001 Eagleville Hospital Eagleville, PA
• Charge RN assisting clients to recover from various drug/alcohol addictions as well as
psychological disorders
• Provided physical and psychological assessments as well as group dynamic therapy
• Worked closely with a multi-disciplinary team
1985-1998 Nazareth Hospital Phila., PA
'87-98 Obstetrical Labor and Delivery Nurse caring for mothers and newborns
• Worked as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse, recovery nurse for pre-op and post operative
Cesarean Births
'85-87 Charge RN
• Provided primary patient care on an Acute Extended Care Unit
1994 Mercer Medical Center Trenton, NJ
Staff RN in the High Risk Obstetrical, Antepartal, Post Cesarean Birth and Mother-Baby Unit
1995 Stork Watch Inc. Conshohocken, PA
Prenatal and Maternal-Child Home Health Nurse
1985-1987 Clinical Nursing Assistant Phila., PA
St. John Neumann Nursing Home
Nazareth Hospital
Education:
1981-1985 Holy Family University Phila., PA
(B.S.N.)
(Dean's List, Cum Laude Graduate, Nursing Honor Society, Sigma Theta Tau)
1977-1981 Nazareth Academy High School Phila., PA
(Honors in Academics, Deans List, Academic Major)
References: Furnished upon request
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