CARMIT CHANG, MHA, BSN, RN

Phone: 786-***-**** I Email: ad4pgx@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

South University (Royal Palm Beach, FL) June, 2020

Master of Healthcare Administration

South University (Royal Palm Beach, FL) March, 2016

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Palm Beach Community College (Lake Worth, FL) May, 2004

Associates of Science in Nursing Degree

Ross Institution

EMT, Fire Fighter, Paramedic

University of Miami June 1998

AS, Emergency Medicine

CREDENTIALS

Registered Nurse - Licensed in Florida #RN9225259

V AD Certified

SANE Certified

Health Care Quality and Safety - post graduate certified.

ACLS

BLS

CPR

PALS

TNCC

WORK EXPERIENCE

West Boca Medical Center February 2022 – May 2022

Assistant Nurse Manager Emergency Department.

Personal Leave, Traveled out of country. May 2021 – February 2022

UV A Healthcare System, December 2020 to March 2021 Assistant Nurse Manager Emergency Department

Shands Jacksonville, August 2020 to December 2020

Relief Charge Nurse (Emergency Department). COVID isolation advisor, assist with protocols and throughput in the emergency department for adult and pediatric.

Various Travel Assignments July 2015 to August 2020

Emergency Department and Trauma.

Republic Health Resources, March 2020 to May 2020

Emergency Room/Crisis Registered Nurse.

Working in a busy ER as screener performing high acuity triage under the Covid- 19 even volunteered a week in New York.

Working as part of a team with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to provide care, monitor health conditions, plan long-term care needs, administering medicine, use medical equipment, performing minor medical operations, and advise patients and their families on illness, care and continued care after a hospital stay.

Florida Medical staffing, July 2015 to March 2017

working alongside physicians in a very high acuity ER, assisting with various conditions, tests, and treatments.

including but not limited to stemies, stroke, sepsis, IV insertions, EKG, blood gases, drips, vent maintenance order entries, baker act laws.

Holmes Regional Medical Center February 2019 to October 2019

Trauma/ER & SANE RN Worked collaboratively with the attending physicians and surgical residents to ensure continuity of care to trauma and general surgery patients.

Held plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments Worked closely with case managers, social workers, and financial counselors to help coordinate the discharge.

Process.

Functioned as liaison for the trauma coordinator, research nurses, bedside nurses and ancillary staff attached to the patient Worked as part of a team with

physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to provide care, monitor health conditions, plan long-term care needs, administered medicine, used medical equipment, performed minor medical procedures, and advised patients and their families on illness, care and continued care after a hospital stay.

provided timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to the sexual assault victim Performed a medical-forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, photographic documentation, and referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support, and participation in legal proceedings.

Florida Hospital of Altamonte June 2018 to October 2018

Emergency Adult and Pediatric RN

Maintained accurate, complete health care records and reports.

Administered medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.

Prescribed assistive medical devices and related treatments.

Recorded patient vital signs and medical information.

medical diagnostic and clinical tests

Monitored, reported, and recorded symptoms or changes in patient conditions.

Administered non-intravenous medications.

Assessed, implemented, planned, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members.

Modified patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses.

Tampa General Hospital March 2017 to January 2018

Emergency/Trauma Adult & Pediatric RN

Worked as part of a team with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to provide care, monitored.

health conditions, planed long-term care needs, administered medicine, used medical equipment, performed minor medical procedures, and advised patients and their families on illness, care and continued care after a hospital stay,

Plantation/Kid Korner Nursing & Rehab November 2014 to April 2015

Registered Nurse / Nursing Supervisor

Medication administration, catheter insertions and removals, tube feedings, wound care, monitored blood sugar, trach, and vent care, end of life care, head injury and vital signs.

Supervision of nursing staff, Development, and implementation of individual treatment plans, ensured doctor' orders are effectively carried out, including lab works, medical procedures and consultations.

Patient and family /caretaker education, including discharge planning.

Miami Children's Hospital August 2014 to November 2014

Emergency and Trauma Dept. Registered Nurse

Jackson North Health Care System November 2013 to June 2014

Emergency Room Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse

Responsible for first line of defense for accidents, allergic reactions, strokes, MI, and any number of urgent medical care Expedited assessments and the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on its critical nature, stabilize patients, and discharge with education and follow-up instructions.

Provided guidance to novice nurses as charge nurse made assignments and requested additional staff when needed.

Served as a liaison with doctors and other hospital staff.

Demonstrated strong leadership skills, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm and assertive even in high-pressure situations.

Administered medicine, used medical equipment, preformed minor surgical procedures, and continued care after a hospital stay.

Helping Hands with Quality, Inc. October 2006 to July 2013

Field Nurse, Case Manager, DON, Administrator

Developed, maintained, and implemented nursing policies and procedures that conformed to current standards of nursing practices, while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Participated in all admission decisions, daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss client's status, census changes, personnel, or client's complaints or concerns.

Evaluated the work performance of all nursing personnel, implemented discipline according to operational policies.

Ensured delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision of services and staff coverage.

Exercised overall supervision of assessments and care plans.

Collaborated with physicians, consult ants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of care and to resolve identified problems submitted infection control reports to the QA committee.

Participated in budget development for the nursing department, and for medical, nursing, and central supplies.

Prepared staff for inspection surveys (instructing on matters of conduct and disclosure,

inspector interviews, immediate corrections of problems noted by surveyors)

Participated in the preparation of the plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implemented any follow-up QA required for any nursing allegations.

Catholic Health Care System June 2009 to August 2011

Case Manager, Field Nurse, Nursing Supervisor

Promoted and restored patients' health by developing day-to-day management and long-term planning of the patient care area.

Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary staff on proper patient care.

Scheduled and assigned nursing and staff.

promoted patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching and counseling patient, friends, and family and reinforcing their understanding of disease, medications, and self-care skills.

Protected patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols; enforced correct medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

Grady Health Care System July 2010 to February 2011

Team Leader / Clinical Coordinator Emergency / Trauma Services

Responsible for the operational management and coordination of services provided in the department.

Ensured the effective allocation of resources to provide delivery of nursing and support services.

Facilitated multi-disciplinary teamwork and integration of service provisions.

Demonstrated substantial theoretical and clinical knowledge, as well as effective leadership skills.

responsible for staff performance monitoring and management

Actively supported opportunities for education and training of all staff.

HCA Health Care System February 2006 to March 2009

Emergency Department Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse

Worked as first line of defense for accidents, allergic reactions, strokes, MI and other urgent medical care.

Expedited assessment and needs of each patient, prioritized care, and stabilized patients.

Treated the problem, discharged the patient, and decided for long term care.

Worked as a part of a team with physicians, nurses, and other health care professional to provide care, monitor health conditions, plan long term care needs, administer medicine, use medical equipment, perform minor medical operations, and advised patients and their families on illnesses, care and continued care after a hospital stay.

Mt. Sinai Medical Center January 2006 to June 2007

Emergency Department Staff Nurse

Worked as first line of defense for accidents, allergic reactions, strokes, MI and other urgent medical care.

Expedited assessment and the needs of each patient, prioritized care based on critical needs, and worked to stabilize a patient, treat the problem, discharge the patient, and decided for long term care.

Worked as a part of a team with physicians, other nurses, and health care professional to provide care, monitored health conditions, planed long- term care needs, administered medicine, used medical equipment. preformed minor medical operations, and advised patients and their families on illnesses, cared and continued care after a hospital stay.

Memorial Regional Hospital February 2005 to August 2006

Emergency/Trauma Nurse

Provided critical care to patients with severe injuries and illnesses.

Assisted doctors, surgeons, and other health-care professionals in hospitals, trauma, and critical care situation.

Worked under a fast-paced, physically, and mentally demanding, and filled with stress and anxiety.

St. Mary's Medical Center November 2003 to December 2004

Graduate Nurse/ Registered Nurse ER

Worked as first line of defense for accidents, allergic reactions, strokes, MI, and other urgent medical care.

Expedited assessment and the needs of each patient, prioritized care based on critical needs, and worked to stabilize a patient, treat the problem, discharge the patient, and made arrangements for long term care.

Worked as a part of a team with physicians, other nurses, and health care professional to provide care, monitored health conditions, planed long- term care needs, administered medicine, used medical equipment, preformed minor medical operations, and advised patients and their families on illnesses, cared and continued care after a hospital stay.

Boca Raton Community Hospital June 2001 to August 2003

Paramedic ER Tech

Provided emergency care, performed patient comfort measures as well as clerical functions in the department.

Worked under the guidance and direction of the ER nurse manager.

Provided, Phlebotomy procedures, wound care, splinting, EKGs, heart rhythm monitoring, triage patient care, Unit secretary functions, lab specimens, including collection and delivery.

Assisted with transporting patients into and out of the department to other areas of the hospital for tests.

Additional duties include helped patients to undress and dress as well as lifting and positioning them to complete certain procedures. Coordinated relations between care providers, patients, and visitors.

West Boca Medical Center September 1994 to April 2001

Unit Clerk/Patient Care Technician

Provided emergency care, performed patient comfort measures as well as clerical functions in the department.

Worked under the guidance and direction of the ER nurse manager. Provided, Phlebotomy procedures, wound care, splinting, EKGs, heart rhythm monitored, triage. patient care, Unit secretary functions, lab specimens, including collection and delivery.

Assisted with transporting patients into and out of the department to other areas of the hospital for tests.

Additional duties include helping patients to undress and dress as well as lifting and positioning them to complete certain procedures.

Coordinated relations between care providers, patients, and visitors.

Doctor Robert E Topper June 1997 to April 2000

Office Manager - Billing Coordinator

Responsible for the operations and administration side of a medical office. Ensured that the office is running smoothly by supervising office staff, hires, terminates, and trains employees, and oversees the billing portion of the office.

Supervised secretaries, receptionists, and medical billers and coders.

Oversaw billing, coding, and collections, and made deposits. Scheduled appointments. Maintained medical records.

Reconcile account information.

Arranged for emergency maintenance visits for building.

Ordered medical and office supplies.

Submitted claims to insurance.

Processed Company's response to claims, submitted billing statements to patients.

Delegated responsibilities, assessed employee performance, performed data entry and processing.

Developed and implemented office policies and procedures. formulated objectives and processes. generated inventory records.

Provided educational material for patients.

REWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Recognized as a patient advocate and team player.

Society member for Mt. Sinai Foundation.

Certified in Eden Alternatives as a director.

Volunteer of the year in the Wien Center for Alzheimer's disease and Memory Disorder.

Captain of a medical relief team in the National Disaster Team.

3 times Daisy reception.

SKILLS

Language: Hebrew, Yiddish, Romanian and Arabic.

Technical: Cemer, Meditech, wound export, DDE, Heaven Point Click Care medical software, MS, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, Epic, Cerna, McKesson, PCC.

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