Barbara T. Dunbar, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

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OBJECTIVE

An opportunity to obtain a full-time position that offers a chance for advancement and room for growth in the healthcare field.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Nursing Practice

South University, Savannah, GA

Master of Science in Nursing

South University, Savannah, GA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

South University, Savannah, GA

Associates in Nursing

Cumberland County College, Vineland, NJ

Diploma, Practical Nursing

10/2020

12/2018

10/2016

05/2009

Cumberland County Technical Education Center, Bridgeton, NJ 08/2002

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Highly skilled career professional with years of practical experience in hospital, home health, and skilled nursing care environments.

Established in assessment, management, counseling, education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, MDS, and administration of treatment procedures.

Established in risk management, policy and procedure implementation, infection control implementation, and state and federal operating procedures.

Experience in working with special focus nursing facilities, state survey protocol and procedures, creating clinical and education programs for healthcare facilities.

Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage, appointment scheduling, and patient referral. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.

Dedicated individual: reputation for consistency going beyond what is required.

Certified BLS instructor

CREDENTIALS

APRN licensure, Ohio

RN Licensure by Endorsement, Ohio

RN State Board Examination, New Jersey

2019

2014

2009

Licensed Practical Nurse, New Jersey

2002

EXPERIENCE

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Conduct in depth assessment of patients with chronic or acute illness

Make determination if patient is qualified for Palliative Care

Review and complete history and physicals

Supervise Registered nurse and MA

Rounding on in-patients in hospital

Collaborate with other providers

Completing psychiatric evaluations

Prescribing medications as needed

Writing progress notes

Assess patients and referral to next level of care as needed

Advance Care Planning (ACP) Coordinator

Complete daily assessment for patients in the inpatient hospice unit

Recommend hospice patient for admission or discharge as appropriate

Adjust treatment regime for patients on the inpatient hospice unit as needed

Registered Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Evaluate staffing requirements, floor assignments and organize unit activities for a medical/surgical/telemetry unit.

Implement total patient care through a team nursing process covering an average of 5 to 6 patients per shift.

Act as patient advocate; assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.

Coordinate services, treatments and consultations using a computerized system.

Complete patient’s admission assessment

Care for newly diagnosed cardiac patients

Care new surgical patients

Relief supervisor

Director of Nursing

Admiral’s Pointe Nursing & Rehab

Direct and supervise nursing care for a 90-bed skilled facility

Interview, hire, and train nursing staff

Infection control preventionist

Oversee and manage nursing department budget

Director for Quality Control

Review and update nursing and management policies

Marketing Liaison

Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations

Complete employee evaluations and feedback

Risk management coordinator

Supervise and lead nursing department staff members

Director of Nursing

Communicare (Clearvista Health & Wellness Hospital, Lorain OH & Berea Alzheimer’s Care Center, Berea OH).

Direct and supervise nursing care for 52 bed hospital

Director of Nursing for LTC facility

Interview, hire and train all nursing staff

Infection Control Coordinator

Oversee the staffing and adjust the staffing accordingly.

Work as the External Nurse Liaison as needed.

Works closely with the Medical Director to coordinate the nursing department and stay in compliance.

Reports directly to the Administrator.

Maintains the hospital’s compliance with state and federal regulations.

Established, developed, and implement admissions protocol

Prescreen all potential patients and determine if they meet admission criteria.

Negotiate contracts with commercial insurance companies

Complete chart audits for regulatory compliance

Review and maintain the nursing department budget

Crisis Prevention and Intervention Instructor

Developed onboarding protocol and education for hospital staff

Implement and initiate company hospital contracts for external customers

06/2019 - present

03/2019 – 06/2019

09/2018-02/2019

10/14-1/2018

Assistant Director of Nursing/

Regional Clinical Consultant 6/12-12/13

Hammonton Care Center, Hammonton NJ

Manage a 240-bed facility

Regional Director of Nursing

Regional Nurse Educator

Direct supervision of four nurse mangers and five nursing supervisors

Hire and educate nursing staff

State Survey Liaison

Infection control and employee Health nurse

Staff Educator

Report directly to the Director of Nursing

Knowledge of MDS

Coordinate and conduct care plan meetings

Staffing Coordinator

Regional risk management coordinator

Implement CMS Hand in Hand program

Regional Quality Assurance and Improvement Manager

Charge Nurse 10/06-06/12

Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Hammonton, NJ

Evaluate staffing requirements, floor assignments and organize unit activities for a psychiatric unit.

Implement total patient care through a team nursing process covering an average of 26 patients per shift.

Act as patient advocate; assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.

Coordinate services, treatments and consultations using a computerized system.

Complete patient’s admission assessment

Responsible for training new employees

Senior treatment team leader

Relief supervisor

Shift Supervisor

9/09-05/10

Bishop McCarthy Residence, Vineland, NJ

Supervised a staff consisting of 3 LPN’s, 12 Nurses Aides per shift.

Responsible for patient care in a complex environment providing care to geriatric patients.

Monitored health and safety compliance and infection control within the complex.

Conducted training and development activities for staff nurses, providing coaching, and mentoring.

Mobile nursing supervisor

Regional auditing supervisor

Wound care manager

Staff educator

Member of the Diocese of Camden Healthcare Committee

Staff Nurse

12/05-10/07

Newcomb Medical Center, Vineland, NJ

Monitored infection control to safety regulations ensuring zero incidences.

Acute hospital patient care including telemetry and medical surgical

Redesigned patient teaching manuals, performing extensive time studies.

Home care with implementation of medical treatment and clinical skills.

Provide clinical skills including emergency care, triage, IV infusions, injections, respiratory treatments, cardiac monitoring, minor surgical/orthopedic procedures, transport services for critically ill patients, and facilitated patient teaching.

Unit Manager/Wound Care Coordinator

9/02-12/05

Eastern Shore, Cape May, NJ

Fulfilled the role of charge nurse with the responsibility to supervise all shifts.

Coordinate the pre-op procedures interacting with applicable departments regarding patient care.

Conducted training and development activities for staff.

Conducted pre-procedural assessments, providing coaching and teaching in conscious sedation, recovery and discharge.

Assess and manage wound care for all residents.

References are available upon request.

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