John Murphy RN-NC, MSN

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Newtown CT 06470

347-***-****

ad3zsy@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To serve the community as a professional registered nurse.

Experience:

November 2023-present Danbury Hospital

Clinical Care Coordinator

responsible for providing direction and leadership to the clinical team regarding the patient level of care and discharge transition plan. Acts as principal liaison between emergency services, surgical services, nursing, finance, physicians, utilization review and medical records to ensure appropriate status is assigned. Assures patient progression of care is efficient and transition plans are executed to the appropriate level within the care continuum.

October 2021-October 2023 VAMC Danbury (Federally Retied)

Mental Health Intensive Case Management

Optimize the health status, quality of life, and community function of veterans diagnosed with serious mental illness who frequently utilize VA mental health inpatient and emergency services.

VAMC West Haven Campus

April 2018-October 2021 Infection Prevention Nurse: member of the Infection Prevention Department assuring that measures are placed to reduce infections in the VAMC system. Monitor for hospital acquired infection, proper hand hygiene, and impact construction projects have on patient care. Educate staff and monitor for compliance to regulations. May 2009-August 2013

November 2015-April 2018 VAMC West Haven Campus

RN Psychiatric Emergency Room

Responsible for evaluation and ongoing care of Veteran’s presenting to the Psychiatric Emergency Room including admitting patients administering medication and treatments and transferring or discharging patients as required.

August 2013- November 2015 VAMC Manhattan Campus

RN Dual Diagnosed Unit

Responsible for the care of veteran’s who are diagnosed with substance abuse and dependence. Monitoring patients for withdrawal symptoms and documenting effectiveness. Responsible for charge nurse duty and administration of medication and treatment.

September1996-September 2019 United States Air Force Reserves (Retired)

Asst. Chief Nurse Westover ARB 439th AMDS Coordinate care in a busy clinic running physicals and sick calls for between 80 and 120 military persons per weekend. Director of Education and Training. Mental Health Nurse 09/96-4/03, 04/12-present 722nd &459th ASTS

Care for mental health needs in Aero-medical Staging Facility Flight Nurse 5/03-04/12 714th AES, 439th AES 103rd AOG Responsibilities: care for sick and injured military members while transporting to more definitive care. Aeromedical Evacuation Control Team (AECT) Chief, 103rd AOG

Rank upon retirement Lt Col

March 2007--May 2009 Sunbridge Healthcare

Pope John Paul II Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Director of Staff Development and Infection Control Coordinator Responsible for staff development including orientation, periodic in-services and competencies. Monitors infections and reports on rates. Responsible for wound management in servicing staff on ways to prevent infections and wounds.

October 2005-July 2009 Burke Rehabilitation Hospital

Per diem Nursing Supervisor 10/05-05/06, 03/08-7/2009 Responsible for assuring proper staffing and addressing needs of patients and staff.

Infection Control Director 05/06-01/08

Responsibilities: Surveillance of all infections Worked with Quality Assurance department, Submitting quarterly reports to improve staff compliance to infection control procedures and progress in tracking hospital acquired infections Worked with Employee Health to assure compliance with TB monitoring program and administering flu vaccines to all employees.

Education:

April 2023-present Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ (Online)

Pursuing Masters in Christian Addiction Counselling

Anticipated graduation in 12/2025

June 1998-June 2001 Lehman College

Bronx, N.Y.

MSN Nurse Administration

January 1992- December 1994 Montefiore Medical Center Dorothea Hopfer SON Mt. Vernon, N.Y.

AA Nursing

September 1987- December 1989 Lehman College

Bronx, N.Y.

BA Psychology

References will be provided upon request.

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