Ethlyn Cowan-Simpson
Beltsville, Maine, 20705
acrxq8@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Compassionate registered nurse with 25 year experience in health-care. Skill in providing exceptional care to diverse patient populations. Aiming to leverage my experience and knowledge to effectively fill the need at your facility.
WORK EXPERIENCE
SPECTRUM HEALTHCARE/FEDERAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, Washington, DC
Nurse Coordinator, Feb 2015 – Present
Performed health screenings which includes cardiac risk profiles, blood pressure management, weight management and exercise regimen
Supplied health awareness information to individuals
Encouraged and informed employees of the importance of improving their health status
Recommended to physician employees who are in need care of acute evaluation
Prepared for TJC visit, ensuring policies and procedures were in compliance with standards
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER, Baltimore, MD
Clinical Nurse, Apr 2008 – Present
Developed nursing care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnosis
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD, asthma and hypertension
Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting hemodynamic monitoring in the Intensive Care units
Promoted communication and team building among all clinical staff, patients and families
CARROLL MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, Washington, DC
Admissions Nurse/Case Manager, Apr 2014 – Feb 2015
Managed the referral process for patients, identified and recruited patients that can be safely and effectively managed within the established clinical programs
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine patient’s ability to participate in acute rehabilitation
Coordinated the discharge process for all patients and provided them with resources that facilitated their transition to their prior level of function
SAINT AGNES HOSPITAL, Baltimore, MD
Assistant Nurse Manager, Feb 2013 – Oct 2013
Guided a team of nursing staff in the delivery of care to a group of patients on the Telemetry Unit
Coordinated and evaluated clinical nursing activity while facilitating continuity of care
Implemented unit base committees which resulted in increased patient and staff satisfaction
Encouraged five staff nurses to become preceptors and facilitated their transition to new role
Monitored and encouraged strict hand-washing policy which resulted in improved scores within three months of implementation
PROGRESSIVE NURSING/WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER, Washington, DC
Critical Care Contract Nurse, Jan 2000 – Nov 2011
Monitored and recovered from anesthesia open heart patients and other surgical patients
Assessed patient motor/sensory function, orientation status and compared to baseline
Communicated any changes in patient’s condition to medical team in a timely manner
Provided post-operative education and teaching to patients, families and significant others
Interpreted critical data and performed interventions essential to patient’s recovery
EDUCATION
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Masters, May 2010
Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD
Bachelor, May 1998
University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC
Associate Applied Science, May 1990
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Extensive critical care experience
Practiced inpatient and outpatient settings
Admission/discharge planner with knowledge of insurance authorization process
Proficiency in multiple Electronic Medical Record and Electronic Health record
Administration of foreign travel vaccines
CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES
BLS-Basic Life Support
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
RN Professional License in: District of Columbia 1991 to present
RN Professional License in: Maryland 1997 to present
AWARDS AND HONORS
Delivered excellent care that exceeded hospital requirement, awarded Associate Service Excellence Award, August, 2013
Received recognition as one of the 2011 Extra-Ordinary Nurses
Awarded Nursing Excellence Award for Community Service, May 2015
Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Gamma Beta Chapter as Nurse Community Leader March 2015
AFFILIATIONS
Sigma Theta Tau International, March 2015
National Association of Professional Women, June 2015
VOLUNTARY WORK
Accompanied Doctors United Medical Mission (DRUMM) to Ghana March 2004 as volunteer post-anesthesia nurse
Accompanied DRUMM to Jamaica June 2008 as volunteer post-anesthesia nurse
Volunteer in Kenya with Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) in work camp June 2009
Volunteer Nurse with Sam Sharpe Teachers College Past Students Association to Haiti, October 2010. Provided nursing care to post-earthquake victims in remote clinical setting
Volunteer monthly at Sarah’s Hope Women and Children shelter in Baltimore, since January 2013
Volunteer with Carol Gordon Ministry to Panama, October 2013. Provided care in local clinics
Volunteer Nurse and organizer for Ethlyn’s Hope Medical Mission to Kenya April 2014. Operated four day clinic in remote area, provide medical care to over 600 patients