Director of Nursing

Amelia McAdams, RN

***** ***** **** ****, *******, AZ 85083; **********@*****.***; 949-***-****

SKILL SET

Flexible dedicated RN capable of handling difficult clients. Highly motivated to enhance patients’ lives; as both an effective communicator, leader and an independent critical thinker. I am goal driven and challenge ready; as evidenced by leadership history and willingness to provide care in a challenging environment.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Phoenix State Prison, Phoenix, AZ - Director of Nursing, March 2020 – present

Processed record number of intakes, utilizing only Phoenix staff, by creating new intake areas and specific staff schedules; while keeping morale high and meeting CGAR measures. Recognizing the 3400 hours of overtime generated by day shift; restructured the schedule reducing OT. Reallocated RN staff; to allow best use of scope of practice. Cross trained and floated staff; increasing their knowledge of the facility and ability to cover shifts. Developed and implemented “Centurion Competencies;” encouraging measurable improvements.

Perryville State Prison, Goodyear, AZ – Senior Assistant Director of Nursing, August 2019 – March 2020

Led daily activities of five (5) ADONs and their teams for a total of 90 employees. Implemented ADON key performance measures to elevate accountability. Developed resource tools including a shift tracking spreadsheet, a centralized training with education on the shared drive, implemented bi-monthly team meetings with overlay training to best utilize employees for optimal “on-point” message retention

Perryville State Prison, Goodyear, AZ – Assistant Director of Nursing, March 2019 – August 2019

Responsible for the IPC, SNU and a MDM yard; managing a team of 19 nursing care professionals. Created and implemented a visual board in the IPC to best meet daily and weekly measures; currently 100% to goal. Decreased SNU and IPC overtime by recognizing and delegating tasks from RN to CNA. Implemented a diabetic shift exchange report bringing down BS levels and tracking insulin needs. Encouraged open communication and staff through monthly meetings

Perryville State Prison, Goodyear, AZ Correction- RN, May 2018 – March 2019

Assessment, nursing judgement, and care on the medium security prison yard of over 780 inmates. Effective calm care under a pressured environment; while maximizing resources

Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Anaheim, CA - Nurse Assistant, August 2016 - March 2018

Providing safe and effective care in accordance with individual treatment plans. Reporting visible patient’s condition changes and safety concerns to nursing staff. Annual performance review 2017, scored 106%, points awarded for excellent patient care, patient reviews, and both patient and nurse requests to be assigned assistant

Forest Pharmaceuticals, Scottsdale, AZ - Pharmaceutical Sales, February 2003- January 2006

Collaborated with a sales team and called on doctors daily including; cardiologist, neurologists, pediatricians, psychologists, and general practitioners. Increased territory sales by 14%.Ranked #1 nationally for Namenda

AT&T, Scottsdale, AZ - Business Sales Director, December, 1999 - February 2003

Ranked top 1% in West Coast Sales and top 10% in National Sales, 2000- 2003. Awarded trips: Aruba, St. John, VI, Aspen, CO, Las Vegas, NV & Palm Springs, CA

Video Media Productions, Scottsdale, AZ - Producer, June, 1996 – December 1999

Responsible for a production team of 10 developing corporate videos, while maintaining the client budget, and delivering a high level creative product. Increased production revenues by 35% fiscal year 1997 and 40% fiscal year 1998

Amelia McAdams, RN

26313 North 49th Glen, Phoenix, AZ 85083; **********@*****.***; 949-***-****

EDUCATION

Cypress College, Cypress, CA - RN Program, 2015-2017, graduated with Honors, President of the National Student Nurses’ Association/ Board Member 2105-2017, Awarded “Peer Leadership” December 2017, CA state delegate at the National Conventions in Dallas, TX, and San Diego, CA

Drury University, Springfield, MO - Graduated with a B.A., Communications, 1993 -1996 Graduated Dean’s List in only (3) years; Communications degree and Political Science minor. Awarded Drury College’s “Communication Student of the Year” Attended Regent’s College in London, England /worked at the NBC European News Bureau. Volunteered at PBS Station, Officer in Women in Communication, intern at NBC, USA

LICENSE/ CERTIFICATIONS / SKILLS CLASSES

RN License: RN213647 BLS, Assaultive Behavior, Ortho, EKG, Certified Red Cross Emergency Disaster Volunteer

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