PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

LICENSES

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BRENDA WELCH

*** ******* ***** ******, ************, NC 27284 C: 336-***-**** acwxvt@r.postjobfree.com Patient-focused,Energetic and motivational, dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.Three years of experience in primary care at innovative clinic that included, Family practice, Internal Medicine, Allergy, Urgent Care and Pediatrics. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Seeking role in hospital or clinic setting. 14 years as an LPN/LVN and 20 + years as an RN with excellent communication and teaching skills.The last 12 years I have been a Home health care case manager, branch supervisor and area director. I have continued to use and broaden my assessment skills and nursing judgment during these years. I have expanded and improved upon my teaching skills and have expertise in management and supervision of staff.Caring Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills. 15 + years experience with wound care to include VAC therapy. CPR certified through American Heart Association

Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina License number 276085. Geriatric treatment knowledge

Computerized charting specialist

Enthusiastic caregiver

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke

Patient Care

Familiarity with disease

management programs

Trained in in- and out-patient

care

Wound cleaning/care expertise

IV drug therapy management

09/2014 contract Home health care RN

Coremedical Group Salem, NH

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Managed caseload of 30 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. 02/2014 to 09/2014 RN Case manager for Home health agency Spectrum Homecare Kansas City, KS

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Managed caseload of 30 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.

09/2013 to 01/2014 Pediatric Private Duty RN

Phoenix Homecare Independence, MO

Performed in home care for pediatric patients requiring tube feedings,and ventilator assistance.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. 02/2013 to 09/2013 RN case manager

NKCH Kansas City, KS

Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Provided necessary health education training for patients. Managed case load of 25-30 patients.

01/2012 to 01/2013 RN

Fresenius Dialysis Independence, MO

In center dialysis trained an d home care trained for both peritoneal dialysis and EDUCATION AND TRAINING

hemodialysis.Have experience with both Nxstage, Liberty and Newton cyclers Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient- centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

12/2010 to 12/2013 RN case manager

Visiting Nurse Association Kansas City, MO

Managed caseload of 30-35 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.

11/2005 to 11/2010 case manager,Branch manager, Area Director Hill Country Home Health Austin, TX

Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.

Supervised 10 other practitioners and employees, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. Supervised 25 other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. 2 branch offices 50 miles apart were my responsibility. 03/2007 to 11/2010 Triage nurse,provider nurse, team lead Austin Regional CLinic Austin, TX

Simultaneously served as lead health care provider nurse and team leader for a total of 4 MD's of large medical clinic. I supervised their staff as well as performed duties for one of the busiest MD's in the clinic. I was responsible for doing Team lead duties such as Flu clinics, Nurse only visits and assisting when MD needed a nurse. Reported directly to the clinic manager. 01/1994 to 01/1997 LVN/RN

St David's Hospital Austin, TX

worked on a busy med-surg unit specializing in HIV. Proficient in PCA use, IV initiation and monitoring. I went to school during the week and worked weekends till I achieved my RN status. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements as a PRN charge nurse. 1995 Associate of Science: Nursing

Austin Community College Austin, TN, USA