EDITHA T. JORDAN

*** ********* ****** **. ****, MN 55126 763-***-**** addo5i@r.postjobfree.com ADULT GERONTOLOGICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER AND HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Objective: Uniquely qualified, educated, motivated, and results-driven adult nurse practitioner and healthcare management professional with an impressive track record of professional growth, broad and specialized experience, seeking a position as an Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner in a patient/family-centered yet challenging work environment that supports continual professional growth and advancement through clinical research and innovative care.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

NOVA AWARD RECIPIENT CERTIFIED NEUROSCIENCE NURSE CASE MANAGEMENT ACUTE CARE JCAHO STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE PATIENT ADVOCACY ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD QUALITY & CONTINUITY OF CARE MEDICAL & SURGICAL NURSING CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR HOSPICE NURSING

Neuroscience nurse in a neuro-intensive care level III magnet hospital.

More than 10 years of neuroscience/medical-surgical nursing experience.

Five years in the practice of Hospice Nursing care.

Three years as staff nurse in Long-term care setting.

Teaching Specialist-Accelerated Master’s in Nursing Program EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

St Catherine University, St. Paul, MN June 2018-Dec. 2019 Program: Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner/Master of Science in Nursing, Primary care University of Phoenix Online, Phoenix, AZ June 2010-Dec. 2011 Program: Master of Health Administration/Gerontology American Board of Neuroscience Nurses (ABNN) December 2013 Certification: Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN), renewed/valid until December 31 2024 Silliman University College of Nursing, Dumaguete City, Philippines June 1984-March 1988 Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

POST GRADUATE CLINICAL ROTATION:

Veterans Administration Endocrine Primary Care: 81 hours Veterans Administration Primary Care: 144.5 hours

Health Partners Primary Care: 189.8 hours

Fairview Health Services Primary Long-Term Care: 88 hours Total Clinical Rotation: 503.3 Hours

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

NEURO-ICU STAFF NURSE January 2015-PRESENT

UNITED HOSPITAL, ALLINA HEALTH, ST. PAUL, MN

Patient population: Hemorrhagic, ischemic strokes, brain surgeries and other neurologic disorders. Skilled in taking care of external ventricular drains, ICP monitoring, patient on ventilator machines, arterial lines, and patients on paralytic medications. Propensity for critical analysis when assessing patients with acutely ill conditions, resolving issues through appropriate nursing interventions. Actively involved in the promotion of the skin champion program, team leader, patient and family educator, and mentor for newly hires nurses. STAFF NURSE-HOSPICE HOME VISIT April 2013-January 2019 Allina Hospice, Allina Health, St. Paul, MN

Provides hospice care nursing ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans. Manage home visit schedule, document, and coordinate efficiently and effectively with other healthcare professionals. Advocates patient needs and provide education to families and other care givers involved. Teaching Specialist-Accelerated Master’s in Nursing Program University of Minnesota College of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN October-December 2013 Mentored eight nursing students in the clinical neuroscience area. Clinical instructor responsible for supervising and evaluating students pursuing advanced degree in nursing (Master’s) undergoing training in patient care at the neuroscience unit, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. REGISTERED NURSE February 2003- December 2014

University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN Nursing unit lead for a 25-bed acute neuroscience unit responsible for the care of patients undergoing treatment for a range of diagnoses including stroke and surgical recovery from ear, eye, nose, head, neck, and brain tumors or urologic related issues.

Responsible for the treatment and care of up to 25 patients per day, ensuring that all doctors’ orders for testing, medical procedures, consultations, stat orders (fluid resuscitations and blood product transfusions) are precisely carried out.

Responsible for maintaining and evaluating quality performance standards of patient care, including the management of new equipment, supplies, and other essential resources of the organization.

Direct involvement in the development and implementation of patient-specific treatment plans for stroke and new tracheostomy patients.

Trained in the care of post blood brain barrier patients; experienced in tracheostomy care, lumbar drain management, and continuous cardiac monitoring procedures.

Oversee nursing staff and the coordination of quality patient and family focused care.

Serve as clinical resource for the staff, fostering an environment conducive to teamwork and accountability at all levels while fostering open communications with senior nursing staff and cross-functional teams.

Advance evidence-based practices throughout the team by providing performance feedback to nursing staff.

Supervises and mentors seven to eight staff nurses and aides. STAFF NURSE January 2003-February 2005

Presbyterian Homes of Roseville, MN

Staff nurse responsible for providing care and assessments for patients with stable and multiple medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and stroke, working with patient primary care physicians in the evaluation and treatment of patients in 32-bed long-term care facility. REGISTERED NURSE April 1991-January 2000

Goldwater Memorial Hospital, New York, NY

Staff nurse charged with planning and coordinating the treatment of patients in a 30-bed acute AIDS unit; selected as the permanent day charge nurse responsible for the facilitation of daily interdisciplinary meetings with patient nutrition, psychiatry, physical and occupational therapy, medical, and social work teams and staff.

Primary resource for physicians and staff during occasions where nurse manager was unavailable.

Hand selected to present the pathophysiology of the AIDS disease condition to state evaluators.

Delivered training and provided orientation to precepts and up to seven new hires per year in all aspects of the organization and its policies, procedures, equipment usage, and patient treatment. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Philippine Nurses Association (PNA), 2003-Present

Member, Silliman University Nurses Association (SUNA), 1988-Present

Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB), March 2020

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