Nurse Peacitioner
Resume:
Resume
Paula Brosnan
Fort Smith Arkansas
72903
acrnq8@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Advanced Nurse Practioner Position with a Facility that provides excellent care and incorporates cultural and socioeconomic issues as essential components of health.
EDUCATION
University of Central Arkansas
Conway Arkansas
Masters of Science in Nursing
Adult Nurse Practitioner
December 2011
Arkansas Tech University, School of Nursing
Russellville Arkansas
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
December 2006
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Associates Degree Nursing
May 2002
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas
License Practical Nursing
Dec.1997
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Associates of Arts
May 1996
Course work included:
Research of Community Assessments
Community Teaching
Leadership and Management
Independent work included: Developed Smoking prevention program and implemented to elementary school age children (November 2006).
Presentation slide show on Alzheimer’s was demonstrated to nursing staff and supervisors for teaching assignment.
Community Organizations:
Member of the following:
Sigma Theta Tau International
Honor Society of Nursing
Fort Smith Shrine Club
Supporter of B.A.C.A
Supporter of RU4C
WORK EXPERIENCE
Valley Behavioral
Fort Smith Ar
June 2014 to present
Responsibilities: obtain and assess head to toe, Neurological Exam, History and Physical of all new patients admitted to the Geri Psych Department Golden Options.
Mercy Neurology
Fort Smith AR
August 2012- present
Responsibilities: Obtain assess head to toe, Neurological Exam, History and Physical of all patients that are consulted for Neurology in the hospital, L-Tac and Emergency Department. On call during the day for stroke alerts and consults. Complete clinic visits for follow-up visits in clinic after MD sets up treatment and plan.
Sparks Home Health
Fort Smith Arkansas
March 2008- 2012
Home Health Staff Nurse
Responsibility:
Assess patients for admission and carry out Physicians orders. Perform Admission, Resumptions of care, Follow-ups and Discharges.
Area Agency on Aging
Fort Smith Arkansas
October 2006- 2008
Home Health
On call Nurse
Responsibilities:
Answer all calls after ours and respond as needed.
Admit new clients as needed, Set up charts, Skilled nursing visits, Supervised Aide Visits, Resumptions of care, Discharges
and any recertification’s as assigned. Planned, organized and
managed nursing care for patients from neonates to elders.
Carry out detailed physical, mental and social assessments in
homes of clients.
Teach high-tech nursing care to patients and families in their
homes after hospitalizations.
Nursing findings communicated to attending Physicians and other
health professionals when needed to give accurate care to clients.
Saint Edwards Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Crest
Fort Smith Arkansas 2005-2006
Director of Clinical Management
Responsibilities:
Supervise facility and staff
Follow rules and regulations of office of long-term care.
Follow-up care for 89 residences
Set Charts up to meet office of Long-term cares Rules
and Regulations
Train CNA’s and LPN’s to meet rules and regulations and teach
In-services as required.
Saint Edwards Mercy Medical Center
Fort Smith Arkansas
Staff nurse 5100 Respiratory Unit
2003-2005
Responsibilities:
Correct use of informatics with Computer on Wheels (COW)
Charge nurse when needed
Head to toe assessment
Carry out Physicians orders
Apply any treatments as ordered
Medicate client as ordered Report any changes to Physician
Follow-up License practical nurses and aides to assure correct
care is given.
Care network
Fort Smith, Ar. 2003-2003
Registered Nurse
Responsibilities:
Admit new clients to home health care
Assess and treat clients according to Physicians orders.
Fill out paper work for office to file
Any other assignment given
Arden Hill Hospital
Goshen, NY 2003-2003
Registered Nurse
Responsibilities:
Head to toe assessment of clients assigned
Apply any treatments as ordered Medicate client as ordered Report any decrease in changes to Physician
Healthsouth
Fort Smith, Ar.
May 2002-Oct. 2003
Registered Nurse
Responsibilities:
Head to toe assessment of clients assigned.
Apply any treatments as ordered Medicate client as ordered Report any decrease in changes to Physician
Brownwood Life Care
Fort Smith, Ar
2000-2002
License Practical Nurse
Responsibilities:
Head to toe assessment of clients assigned
Apply any treatments and Physician orders
Medicate client as ordered
Cooper Clinic
Fort Smith, Ar.
1999-2000
License Practical Nurse
Responsibilities:
Set up chart for physician]
Assess vital signs and height, weight and assist with DOT and
FFA Physicals.
Perform EKG’s, Flight Physicals, Hearing test, Eye test, and any other test needed to complete physical or exam per physicians
Orders.
Sparks Regional Medical Center
Fort Smith, Ar.
1998-1999
License Practical Nurse monitor tech
Responsibilities:
Read EKG strips and report any decrease in changes to the nurse and physician
Monitor continuously rate and rhythm of clients
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Ar.
May 1995-1997
Library technician/Work study student
Responsibilities:
Shelve books as needed.
Type information needed for import and exports of books and magazines as they arrive to library.
Assist patrons when needed using library and computers.
Tyson Foods
Van Buren, Ar.
Nov. 1985-1995
Trainer
Achievements:
Advanced from production worker to Quality Assurance then to Trainer
Implemented Ergonomics with new hires decreasing the turnover
rate and meeting their first second and third One million men
hires with out lost time
Responsibilities:
Train all new hires on second shift policies and procedures and
job performance.
Teach Forklift drivers and floor jack drivers then test and give license.
Implement exercise program with new hires and rotate every two
hours following Ergonomic program.
Orientate to safety policies and procedures.
Release to the supervisor when all goals have been met.
References are available upon request.
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