Nurse Nursing
Resume:
GWENDOLYN S. GAINES
Qualification Summary: To obtain a full performance level Nursing position which provides nursing service to adult health, creating a safe effective environment, informing others, medical teamwork, listening and following policy and procedures. I am a highly creative, goal-oriented professional with solid nursing and managerial skills. I possess the ability to manage multiple nursing tasks and meet deadlines. I have a strong work ethic combined with commitment to excellence.
EDUCATION: 1974–1980 Winston Salem University
BSN, Nursing
The U.S. Army Academy of Healthcare Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, TX
The U.S. Army School for Nurses
S.C. Department of Health Preventive Nurse Course
Experience: 2011 – Present
SC Dept. Of Disabilities & Special Needs Florence, SC
Nurse Manager
Promotes and restores patients health by developing day to day management and long term planning of the patient care area; directing and developing staff collaborating with physicians and multi-disciplinary professional staff; providing physical and psychological support for patients, friends and families
2007 – 2011
Community Health Nurse Largo, MD
Clinic Nurse duties-usual clinic nursing duties including (after appropriate training was implemented)
Using electronic medical records
General measurements (BP, Height, Weight, Temperature)
Venipuncture
Subcutaneous and intramuscular injections eg. Flu, Tetanus and Vaccines
Dressing, Suture Removal, Ear Syringing
Assisted Nurse Practitioner with procedures
Assisted as Chaperone
Health Promotion-particularly smoking cessation and weight reduction
I was trained as a preventive health nurse and obtained a certificate. Pap Tests and 12 Lead vaginal swabs.
Used present medical equipment
New patient assessments
Regular training for clinical emergencies eg. Basic life support, anaphylaxis, acute asthma and epileptic episodes.
7/2003-3/2007 Prince George’s County Health Dept. Largo, MD
Community Health Nurse
Collects psychosocial, health behaviors, environmental and physiological data in order to obtain health status using the appropriate data base.
Writes care plans from the assessment to provide written documentation of actions to be taken in order to provide appropriate nursing intervention using knowledge of prenatal and pediatric nursing care and the appropriate care plan.
Implements care plan to teach and assist clients to positive outcomes in psychological, health behavior, environmental and physiological issues using appropriate nursing interventions and resources.
Evaluate the assessment, care plan and implementation in order to show progress and/or adjust process to produce positive outcomes using the database, care plan and supervisory guidance.
Immunize children in order to update vaccine status using the individual’s immunization record, standing orders, nursing practice and physician orders.
Interventions are provided in accordance with current policies, procedures and the Nurse Practice Act. Other interventions that include visits in the community or telephone contact are provided in accordance with current policies, procedures and the Nurse Practice Act.
1996-2003 Psychiatric Institute of Washington Washington DC
Clinical Coordinator
Responsible for delivering nursing care to adults age 17-56+ that is congruent with the philosophy and standards of practice defined by the Nursing Department.
Provided for the continuity of care of assigned patients and used nursing process or holistic conceptual framework in the development of nursing care plans that address self-care limitations in behavior or interpersonal functioning.
Planned and delivered patient care with a greater scope of clinical expertise and independent practice that a senior psychiatric of a staff nurse.
Provided teaching and supervision to nursing staff and students.
Scheduled staff, coordinated daily staffing of adult units, completed medical records, hired nursing staff and facilitated staff meetings and performance improvement projects.
Analyzed collected data to formulate nursing diagnosis.
Designed nursing care plans to achieve patient’s health goals.
Provided safe and therapeutic environmental conditions for patients.
Provided clinical experience for nursing students and colleagues throughout the hospital.
1997-2000 Commission Mental Health Services Washington, DC
Clinical Nurse & Psychiatric Nurse
Assessed patient health status utilizing developmental framework to analyze data and formulate nursing diagnosis.
Designed patient’s biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs based on knowledge of normal growth and development.
Gathered pertinent data about patients in a systematic and continuous manner from all available resources.
As a Psychiatric Nurse, I served a long term part-time assignment with the Department of Corrections in the Psychiatric Clinic at the Lorton.
1993-1995 United States Army Nurse Corp. Washington, DC
Clinical Staff Nurse
Performed in a 40-bed Gynecology/Oncology, Infertility and Plastic Surgery Unit.
Supervised and delegated Paraprofessionals in a Military Bearing readiness professional facility.
Administered medications, treatments, provided therapeutic measures and educated patients as indicated.
1992-1993 St. Elizabeth Hospital Services Washington, DC
Psychiatric Nurse
Provided nursing care to patients with non-critical physical conditions.
Serves a 30-bed ward. Administered appropriate medication and treatment.
Supervised the interdisciplinary team in formulating, evaluating and revising total treatment plans.
1990-1992 Division of Public Health Dover, DE
Community Health Nurse
Maintained a variety of clinical and family records to manage their health needs when appropriate.
Performed patient assessments and services at STD Clinics and Women Health.
Participated with other medical and nursing services to provide public health services.
Conducted epidemiological investigative follow up in the interest of CDC.
References
Victoria Leeke, RN, NAM
SC Dept. of Disabilities & Special Needs
714 E. National Cemetery Road
Florence, SC 29506
843-***-**** Cell
843-***-**** Office
Brenda D. James, RN, NM
SC Dept. of Disabilities & Special Needs
714 E. National Cemetery Road
Florence, SC 29506
843-***-**** Cell
843-***-**** Office
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