CONTACT INFORMATION
Francis A. Reed
Onalaska, WA 98570
*******@***.***
EDUCATION
Kaplan University, currently attending classes for Masters of Science in Nursing for Nurse
Practitioner.
Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2012, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Mississippi Delta Jr. College, 1985, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
California Correctional Center
711-045 Center Road
Susanville, Ca. 96127
August 2009 to Nov. 5, 2015
I have been responsible for numerous positions including Lead Charge RN on night shift. Responsible for the Treatment and Triage area (ER) as well as supervision of ancillary personnel, Lead RN for the camp program for medical care of 18 northern Inmate firefighter camps. Lead RN for the main clinic, A & B yard clinics, Arnold unit clinic, and Lassen unit clinic. All these areas include triage, acute and sub-acute medical care, chronic care medical issues, medication delivery including PO, IM, and IV meds. Assist physicians with procedures both invasive and non-invasive. Acting Supervising Registered Nurse II 2013-2014. Trained in Telestaffing and scheduling nursing personnel. Basic Life Support Instructor.
Medical Solutions, Inc.
1010 N. 102nd Street #300
Omaha, NE 68114
Travel contract for 20 weeks at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City, Ca. Position included Emergency Room RN, ICU relief RN and Supervisor Nurse Relief responsible for nursing schedules. Responsibilities included all acute and sub-acute emergency patient care including trauma, cardiac, medical, OB/GYN, psychiatric and pediatrics. Experienced in triage of patients.
State of Washington Department of Health and Human Services
Special Commitment Center
1301 E. 72nd Street
Tacoma, WA. 98401
2008-2009
Clinic and Emergency setting for 290 state committed level three sex offenders. Responsibilities included chronic care issues, acute and sub-acute emergencies, medications, PO, IM, & IV. assist physicians with invasive and non- invasive procedures, in charge of clinic area with ancillary personnel. In charge of Diabetic clinic. Basic Life Support Instructor.
State of Washington Department of Health and Human Services
Western State Hospital
1301 E. 72nd Street
Tacoma, WA. 98401
2007-2008
Charge RN responsible for 30 bed psychiatric ward dealing with all aspects of patient care, supervising LVN’s and Mental Health Technicians, acute and sub-acute emergencies, patient teaching, helping patients and their family to reach goals of discharge, violent episodes, restraints versus non-restraint procedures, chronic care of medical issues and medications, PO, IM, and IV. Transferred to Special Commitment Center.
Good Samaritan Hospital
401 15th Avenue S E
Puyallup, WA. 98372
2006-2007
Duties included all aspects of acute and sub-acute emergencies including trauma, cardiac, medical, OB/GYN, psychiatric and pediatrics. Experienced in all aspects of patient triage. Delivery of medications, PO, IM, IV. Assisting physicians with both invasive and non-invasive procedures. Assist in GI lab. Basic Life Support Instructor
Providence Sound Home Care and Hospice
3432 S. Bay Road N E
Olympic, WA. 98506
2004-2006
Charge RN responsible for a team of nurses and other technicians in the chronic care of home bound patients. Teaching medications and wound care to patients and their caregivers. Wound care requiring the use of the Blue Sky and KCI wound vac machines, PO, IM & IV medication delivery, Coagulation therapy, Medicare documentation, coordinating patient care with physicians. Basic Life Support Instructor.
St. Clare Hospital
11315 Bridgeport Way S W
Lakewood, WA. 98499
2003-2004
Night Charge Nurse for a 15 bed Emergency Room. Responsible for a team of nurses in acute and sub-acute emergencies including trauma, cardiac, medical, OB/GYN, psychiatric care and pediatrics. Experienced in all aspects of patient triage. Delivery of medications, PO, IM, & IV. Assisting physicians with both invasive and non-invasive procedures. Taught Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Grays Harbor Community Hospital
915 Anderson Drive
Aberdeen, WA. 98520
360-532-330
Acting Assistant Director of the Emergency Room and Charge RN on night shift responsible for a team of nurses and ancillary personnel in the emergency department. Duties included acute and sub-acute emergency patients including trauma, cardiac, medical, OB/GYN, psychiatric care and pediatrics. Experienced in patient triage.
River Region Medical Center
2100 Highway 61 North
Vicksburg, MS. 39183
1996-2002
Vicksburg Medical Center and Parkview Medical Center merged into one hospital known as River Region Medical Center. Experienced at both hospitals as a Nursing Supervisor at a 250 bed hospital with supervision of nursing and ancillary personnel, scheduling of nursing staff, public relations, customer service, and transferring patients to outside facilities. Experienced in emergency and disaster management. Charge RN in the emergency room, staff RN in emergency room, relief RN in GI lab. Member of design team for the new hospital and the emergency room. Assistant to the Director of the Emergency Room. Basic Life Support Instructor.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Pelican Bay State Prison
5905 Lake Earl Drive
Crescent City, CA. 95532
1995-1996
Charge nurse night shift in the infirmary as well as acute and sub-acute emergency care of inmates. Transferred as supervisor to B yard clinic and psychiatric security housing unit. Supervised six medical technicians, two physicians, and dental clinic. Responsible for chronic and medical care of inmates, physician orders, invasive and non-invasive procedures, HIV counseling and testing.
Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department
Medical Services Division
4700 Ramona Blvd.
Monterey Park, CA. 91754
1994-1995
Staff RN responsible for acute and sub-acute care of inmates, administration of medications, PO, IM, and IV. Triage of patients, Relief Supervisor. Vice President of Medical Services Personnel Committee. Chronic care of patient medical problems. Basic Life Support Instructor.
Providence St. Peter Hospital
413 Lilly Rd. N E
Olympia, WA. 98506
1992-1994
Staff RN in the nursing float pool. Duties included areas of Medical Surgical floor, Orthopedics, Telemetry, Pediatrics, Oncology, ICU and Emergency Room Relief. Acute and sub-acute emergencies, delivery of medications, PO, IM, & IV. Taught CPR.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Medical Services Division
4700 Ramona Blvd.
Monterey Park, CA. 91754
323-267-480
1989-1992
Acute and sub-acute emergencies of inmates including triage, delivery of medications, PO, IM, and IV, triage of patients, patient teaching, and relief supervisor.
Numed Medical Center
Canoga Park, CA.
1988-1989
Charge nurse dealing with all aspects of nursing care of patients including delivery of medications, PO, IM, & IV. Wound care, respiratory care, post op care, and administration of blood products. This hospital is now closed.
Kings Daughters Hospital
300 S. Washington Ave.
Greenville, MS. 38701
1985-1988
Charge nurse on medical-surgical floor dealing with all aspects of nursing care including medications, PO, IM, IV. Circulating RN in the Operating room, and recovery room. Basic Life Support Instructor.
Professional Qualifications
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
Licensed as RN in California, Washington and Mississippi
Awards
President’s List at Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2011
Employee of the Month, 2012
Professional Memberships
Emergency Nurse Association
American Nurse Association
California Nurses Association