Registered Nurse Nursing
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REGISTERED NURSE
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A professional teacher, planner and director of professional Nursing programs. Mastery level Registered Nurse (RN) with a wealth of experience in professional healthcare and public service. Compassionate health care professional providing primary and specialty care to patients. Meticulous and analytical with strong leadership skills and the ability to positively shape Nursing programs and teach health care professionals.
QUALIFYING SKILLS
Leadership & Team Building
Microsoft Office
Oral Communications
Strategic Thinker
Service Orientation
Therapeutic Communication
Conflict Resolution
Biology & Chemistry
Medical Coding
Medical Terminology
Written Communications
Teaching & Instructing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse (RN) Program Manager Student Nurse Peer Mentor Program
August 2014 – Present
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
Nursing Department
Alexandria, La.
Recognized for the successful establishment of the Universities first Student-Peer mentor program. Praised by numerous students for dedication to service, compassion and knowledge.
Responsible for onsite program management of a Department of Nursing Program whose goal was to improve student success and retention where upper level nursing students mentor their fundamental and 1st level peers.
Successfully developed and executed strategies and activities where nursing students are tutored by their peers on nursing theory topics and nursing skills.
Analyzed, compiled, interpreted, and reported the results obtained.
The Program received financing through the University and a major non-profit organization of over $100,000.00
RN Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nursing Department
August 2014 – Present
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
Educated and assisted in the certification of hundreds of new Registered Nurses.
Responsible for the instruction of students of Nursing according to the vision of the University and the State Board of Nursing.
Assisted in developing lesson plans, evaluation activities, curricula adjustments, clinical educational syllabi, and didactic learning.
Students are taught the Nursing Process, critical thinking, delegation, problem-solving, dosage & calculation, etc.
Mentoring and advising students during orientation, registration, and throughout the semester.
Participated in departmental and university-wide committees as a member and as chair.
Presented evidenced-based demonstrations and posters to national and international nursing conferences.
Medical Terminology Instructor
Coding Instructor
2013 - 2014
Unitech Inc.
Alexandria, La.
Effectively educated numerous students on administrative health care functions and processes.
Responsible for teaching non-nursing students the basics of medical terminology.
Introducing them to the language of science and medicine, and covering topics such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, diseases, and diagnosis.
Evaluated student progress through written assignments and exams.
Corporate Nurse Educator in Electronic Medical Records
2011 – 2013
CommCare Corporation of New Orleans
New Orleans, La.
Managed and developed an electronic medical record guide that increased knowledge of computer and software usage and knowledge of the geriatric patient medical record.
Travelled to geriatric centers across the state providing group and one on one training by use of first-hand instruction for groups and individuals.
Provided excellent service as a liaison for the Corporate office for the Nursing home RN Director, and Administrator, and trouble-shooter for the Computer and Software Companies.
RN Instructor for Practical Nursing Education
2008 – 2011
Central Louisiana Technical and Community College, Alexandria, La.
Certified teacher and instructor of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).
Distributed course syllabi for each assigned course, which contained the name and number of the course, a course description, the assignment schedule/calendar, a list of the competencies, the required textbooks, required tools and supplies, the evaluation, and grading procedures.
Maintained current lesson plans for each course and presented an environment conducive to learning in the classroom and laboratory.
Advised students with grades and attendance problems. Entered final course grades.
School Nurse
Rapides Parish School Board
2004 – 2008
Alexandria, La.
Provided health assessments by obtaining health and developmental history of students.
Identified any underlying conditions by screening the students and determining any abnormalities through physical examinations.
Implemented nursing health plans and administered over the counter drugs for minor ailments and provide specific interventions according to the student’s health needs.
Serious illnesses and injuries that were beyond scope referred to other community health resources for further management.
Rendered health teachings by providing up-to-date health information to students by doing classroom to classroom visitations every week. Taught information regarding the importance and proper tooth brushing, benefits of good nutrition and hygiene, and maintenance of a clean and healthy environment.
Promoted control of communicable diseases by assisting programs such as immunization programs, early detection, and reporting of transmissible diseases.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing
oChamberlain College of Nursing - St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
oChamberlain College of Nursing - St. Louis, MO
Master of Science in Health Services Administration
oCentral Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources
oCentral Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI
Bachelor of Science in Health Arts
oUniversity of St. Francis - Joliet, IL 1996
Associate of Science in Nursing
oLouisiana State University of Alexandria - Alexandria, LA
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