PATTY(PATRICIA)PAINTER

adh1vy@r.postjobfree.com/ PH: 575-***-****/ ADD: 304 BURRO TRAIL CLOVIS, NM 88101

OBJECTIVE(S)

To succinctly communicate my current educational/academic and/or Nursing/Nurse Practitioner experiences to others in -order- to: a.) Obtain employment, or b.) Obtain membership.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY & ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

NURSE PRACTITIONER, RN, BSN, MSN: FNP-BC

Well rounded, flexible career professional with 30 years in Nursing, 26 as an RN and 4 of these as an FNP-BC. (Certified nursing assistant, LPN, RN, RN-BSN, FNP-BC).

Degree(s): Associates-RN, BSN-RN & Master of Science in Nursing FNP Tract. ANCC Board Certified.

Proficient in managing care of all ages, pediatric to geriatric in the acute (in and out)-patient settings.

I am interested in assisting in the care of my local community at risk for COVID 19.

Strengths: triage and rapid care from 8 years of experience working emergency care. Knowledge of Primary Care, Autonomy and independence managing my own family practice clinic. Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills. Organized skills and able to multi-task. Strength in initiative, motivation problem solving and creatively managing primary care practice and patient care management. Understanding of collaborative nature of practice management and patient care. Professional, kind, compassionate and welcoming.

Care of vulnerable, high risk and complicated geriatric/hospice populations.

3 years self-employed private primary care and specialty practice in neuropathic pain management and treatment resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD with ketamine infusions and ketamine nasal spray (Spravato) clinics. Certified Spravato Provider. Name: Peace of Mind & Wellness Center. Left solo practice and became sole caregiver of terminal mother and chronic/terminal grandparents.

Current employment as NP also in- home Hospice care (Compassus agency) and In -Home Health Risk Assessments (United Health Care Insurance). I Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members, including past medical history, review of symptoms, physical examination, medication review and depression screening Responsible for checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick and QuantaFlo & foot exam (as appropriate). I Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment. Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment. I Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care. Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication and compliance. I Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI).

Academic experience working in rural underserved areas including Indian Health Services of the Navajo Nation outside of Gallup in Tohatchi, NM, for example.

I relocated from Clovis to Albuquerque New Mexico to attend FNP School.

My FNP clinical rotations occurred at Presbyterian Women’s Health and Presbyterian Pediatric Urgent Care Albuquerque, NM, and Adult and Pediatric Urgent Care at St. Christus Health Santa Fe, NM.

I am not opposed to chronic pain management with reasonable and safe opiate prescriptions based on the patient’s current medications, lifestyle habits and health status.

Radiology films used to be placed up for all to see. Accustomed to reviewing x-ray results. Have reviewed laboratory results to report and interpret myself.

Settings Experience: In Patient Hospital: ICU, PACU, OR, ER, MED_SURG, HOUSE SUPERVISOR. Out-patient: primary care and specialty Clinics, schools & diagnostic centers.

Rural, Urban and Suburban Employment Experience(s)Seattle Washington, Columbus Ohio, Albuquerque & Santa Fe New Mexico. RURAL: Clovis, Alamagordo, Las Vegas & Hobbs New Mexico to name a few.

Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Travel with hourly and salary experiences.

Proficient in record maintenance to ensure accuracy of healthcare provided and patient confidentiality.

Proficient in EMR documentation and ordering systems from EHouseCalls, Cerner, McKesson & EPIC to name a few.

Well versed in the conscientious use of evidence- based guidelines and standards of care. Well versed in using policy and procedure, core measures, infection control standards, as well as in patient and staff rights and responsibility, HIPPA and patient safety standards.

Experience in acute hospital care ranging in ICU, PACU, House Supervisor, Endoscopy with ER and telephone triage. Other experience includes clinical/faculty instructor, long term care in geriatrics, and neurosurgical office management, as well as rural school nursing, home health care and primary care nursing, and experience in cardiopulmonary stress testing. Adult Dual Diagnosis and Substance Abuse. Hospice and in- home health risk assessments & education. Career Long experience in IV access, Various types of Infusions and patient monitoring. Includes conscious sedation.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION & PROVIDER NUMBERS

License #s New Mexico:

oUnencumbered, Current: RN: #32047 since 1991, CNP: # 03076 since 2016

Unencumbered Colorado: C-APN. 0002183-C-NP 7/17/2020 to 9/30/2022/ C-RXN 0000992-C-NP 07/17/2020 to 09/30/2022.

o Not Current (Past): Texas, Washington, Ohio, North Carolina.

Certifications:

oFamily Nurse Practitioner Board: ANCC - #201601296, Exp 9/2021.

oDEA: #MP5897650 current 4/17/2023, NMCS: #CS00223824, current 04/17/2021.

oCPR Updated. Advanced Trauma Life Support expires 2021 and CPR: updated. TNCC exp. 2020, ACLS (Needs updating) & PALS (Needs updating)

Credentialed with Medicare, New Mexico Medicaid, Presbyterian, United Health Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, NM Health Connections, Humana, Tricare, Christus Healthcare Insurance to name most of them. PIN/UPIN, PTAN (Medicare / Medicaid) provider number on request.

EDUCATION:

EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY/CCC CLOVIS CAMPUS 01/1987-05/1991

417 Schepps Blvd. Clovis, NM 88101, 575-***-****

Associates Degree in Nursing

University of Phoenix-Santa Teresa Campus 01/2000- 02/2002

1270 Country Club Rd. Santa Teresa, NM 88008, 575-***-****

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

West Texas A & M University 8/2008-2/2011

2501 4th Ave. Canyon, TX 79016, 806-***-****

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

Graduate MSN/FNP 01/ 2014-May 2016

MSC09 5350 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131 Ph: 800-***-****

PAST 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE

PEACE of MIND & Wellness Center: 716 E. Tierra Blanca Road. Clovis, NM 88101, Owner/Provider, 10/2017 – 01/2020. 575-***-****.

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS

Owner/Manager/Provider of Private Primary Care Practice

oHealth and Wellness Promotion: Pediatric & Adult Sports Physicals, wellness examinations, vaccines and screenings.

oChronic Medical Condition Management: In- House medical, lifestyle, alternative management and/ or referral for co-management of cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, endocrine, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, hematologic and rheumatic conditions, to name a few.

oLimited Chronic pain management with opiates clinic. Monthly monitoring of opiate use, pain management, side effects, drug interactions and treatment outcomes. Utilized state PMP as a resource in management.

oMinor Acute Illness Care/ walk-in Clinic: URI. UTI, allergies, sprains, strains. minor wound or injury care. Minor laceration repair, Splinting and Incision and drainage of common minor abscesses.

oMedical Cannabis Clinic option for treatment and symptoms management in state qualifying debilitating chronic and/or terminal medical conditions. Monitored for type used, how used, side effects, drug interactions and treatment outcomes. Made recommendations based on findings.

oKetamine Infusion & esketamine nasal spray clinic for management of chronic nerve pain syndromes and treatment resistant psychiatric conditions such as depression. Certified Spravato REMS Provider for FDA approved treatment for resistant depression.

Reason for closing the clinic: Sole caregiver of terminal mother and grandparents that recently passed.

Compassus Hospice: 1200 A West 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101, 575-***-****. APN, 05/2018- present. Manager: Amanda Lowe. Albuquerque Office: 575-***-****.

EXPERIENCE/SKILL

Advanced Nurse Practitioner operating in a palliative care environment:

Hospice Recertification Examinations (Face to Face examinations)

oHead to toe physical, mental health examination, medication and treatment review and outcomes. Health, safety and mortality risk evaluations.

oEvaluating for current healthcare or medical management needs. Ordering medications and treatment and test for acute or chronic medical needs. Patient and caregiver education.

oRecommending care based on needs. Referral to clergy, social work and nursing assistant care.

oAcute visits for evaluation of acute illness or needs.

oAccepting contact from Case managers regarding orders for care after receiving report.

oParticipate in patient care management meetings as needed.

oRegularly updating palliative/hospice care and management education.

United Healthcare/ Optum Housecalls: 11000 OPTUM CIRCLE, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344, APN, 02/2019- present. Manager Dawn Kerridge email: adh1vy@r.postjobfree.com.

APN for an insurance company performing in home assessments of members

oTake full Medical history

oPerform physical examinations

oMedication Reconciliation

oReview and educate members of recommended adult health/wellness screenings and vaccines.

oReview medications and treatments for acute and chronic conditions. Make recommendations for medical and other treatments as needed. Refer to emergency services as needed.

oObtain HA1c and educate and recommend management strategies to PCP.

oEvaluate kidney function and diabetes by obtaining Urine specimen and urine dip for protein and glucose.

oSocial Determinates of Health Evaluations and referrals to Optum social or clinical services routinely or urgently.

oReview current lab or diagnostic results with members and make recommendations to PCP as needed.

oMake urgent referral to PCP for high risk factors such as for falls uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension and acute needs such as respiratory or urinary symptoms to name a few.

oFormulate new diagnosis and make recommendations for management to PCP.

oProvide the members with verbal and written education of their medical conditions and lifestyle management recommendations.

oDisposition to PCP or specialist as needed.

ER Staff Nurse 05/2016 -9/2016

Alta Vista Regional Hospital, 104 Legion Dr., Las Vegas, NM 87701. 505-***-****. Travel assignment through Travel Nurse Across America agency, 5020 North Shore Dr. Suite 2, North Little Rock AR, 72118. 1-800-***-****. ER supervisor was Heather Salazar.

Travel assignment involving basic and advanced nursing skill in managing the care of pediatric, adult and elder cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal and orthopedic as well as urologic and OB GYN emergencies. Skilled in advanced neurologic and cardiopulmonary assessment and knowledge of emergency treatment and trauma management. Skilled in management and treatment of airway, breathing and circulation through advanced airway management and intubation and ventilation as well as cardiovascular drugs and invasive monitoring. Skilled in oral and nasal airway insertion. Skilled in procedures such as central venous and arterial lines, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, paracentesis. Skilled in Homeostasis with managing bleeding and fluid resuscitation and blood component transfusions. Skilled in wound care, splinting and moderate/conscious sedation for invasive or painful procedures such as closed reductions for example. Skilled in evaluation of outcomes of management and treatment of minor health concerns from cold and flu and strep, minor gastrointestinal and respiratory or orthopedic problems as well. Skilled in patient and family education and post ER care. Skilled in triage and fast track.

Staff Nurse/Lovelace Resource Team/ER 3/2014-2/2015

Lovelace Health Services: Lovelace Main/Westside/Women’s Hospitals. Lovelace Resource Team 500 Walter N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87102. 505-***-****. Supervisor: Woody Creech.

By past and recent experience in Emergency Nursing: basic and advanced nursing skill in managing the care of pediatric, adult and elder cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal and orthopedic as well as urologic and OB GYN emergencies. Skilled in advanced neurologic and cardiopulmonary assessment and knowledge of emergency treatment and trauma management. Skilled in management and treatment of airway, breathing and circulation through advanced airway management and intubation and ventilation as well as cardiovascular drugs and invasive monitoring. Skilled in oral and nasal airway insertion. Skilled in procedures such as central venous and arterial lines, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, paracentesis. Skilled in Homeostasis with managing bleeding and fluid resuscitation and blood component transfusions. Skilled in wound care, splinting and moderate/conscious sedation for invasive or painful procedures such as closed reductions for example. Skilled in evaluation of outcomes of management and treatment of minor health concerns from cold and flu and strep, minor gastrointestinal and respiratory or orthopedic problems as well. Skilled in patient and family education and post ER care. Skilled in triage and fast track.

Reason for leaving: Was accepted to UNM FNP program and started Clinical rotations.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO CLINICAL PLACEMENT:

UNM-FNP Pediatric and Adult Ambulatory Urgent Care Placement. 02-2016 – 04/2016. St. Christus Urgent Care Devargus Center.

75 hours of experience in pediatric and adult urgent care. Experience in managing acute URI, LRI, Allergies, pharyngitis and AOM, as well as, UTI, & GI issues such as nausea and vomting, constipation appendicitis and cholecystitis. Musculoskelatal issues such as fracture, sprain and strain with casting or splinting. Experience obtained in treating and wound care for dog bites & animal bites. Lacerations minor and more complex repair to name some experience.

UNM FNP Pediatric Urgent Care Placement. Presbyterian Main Hospital Pediatric Urgent Care. 02/2016- 04-2016.

75 hours of pediatric urgent care experience in URI, Pharyngitis, allergies, flu andminor musculoskeletal disorders such as joint injury and inflammation, skin and systemic viral and bacterial infections, child abuse by oral suffocation, Chemical eye injury, pnuemonia and fluid resuscitation to name a few experiences.

FNP Women's Health/AP/PP

Presbyterian Medical Center, OB/GYN Medical Group, Albuquerque, NM.

02/2015-05/2015

Obtained 72 clinical hours working with a family nurse practitioner/ midwife in Presbyterian hospital’s main OB/GYN clinic. Gained experience in practice with women across the adolescent and adult life span from various cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds seeking gynecological and obstetric care. Gained experience in well women exams and screenings (e.g. breast and cervical cancer, STI, osteoporosis), breast and pelvic examinations, contraceptive care, family planning and management of sexually transmitted diseases. Other experienced gained includes management of common women’s health conditions: menstrual irregularities, premenstrual syndrome, pelvic pain, dysfunction uterine bleeding, urinary incontinence, menopausal states.

Gained experience in preconception care, evaluation and management of ectopic pregnancy and normal pregnancy prenatal care to include routine history and physical examination, routine screening, and evaluations for congenital conditions, infections, immunizations and ABO Rh typing. Experience includes management of common complaints during pregnancy (e. g. headache, nausea and vomiting, pelvic discomforts, hemorrhoids), diet and exercise, weight management, and nutritional supplementation. Experience also includes monitoring and management for maternal complications: diabetes, anemia, depression, urinary tract infections, preterm labor, pre-eclampsia, and abnormal bleeding. Gained experience in monitoring for fetal complications of abnormal growth and fetal well -being through examination of fundal height, fetal heart rate, fetal kick counts and from the results of ultrasound, non-stress, stress testing and biophysical profiles to evaluate for further management or referral. Post-partum management experience includes evaluation of maternal and family well- being, coping (e. g. depression screening) and support, as well as evaluation and management for vaginal and cesarean delivery complications including pain, infections, wound healing and abnormal bleeding. Post-partum experience includes evaluation for contraception and follow up for further routine health examinations, screenings and women’s health concerns.

FNP Adult Health I and Amb Peds I

Gallup Indian Medical Center,Tohatchi Medical Clinic, Tohtatchi, NM.

06/2015-09/2015

Obtained 175 Clinical hours working with a seasoned Family Nurse Practitioner in an Indian Health Services clinic on the Navajo reservation. Gained experience in working with this population of underserved adult and pediatric patients across the lifespan from newborn to the 90 plus elders.

Gained 75 clinical hour experience in evaluating the health of children through well child, preschool and sports examinations, provided education and anticipatory guidance and immunizations for illness prevention and health promotion through childhood screenings. Experience also includes management of common pediatric illnesses for example ENT: allergies, conjunctivitis, pharyngitis and upper airway infection, and atopic dermatitis and rashes; Respiratory: asthma; Gastrointestinal: gastroenteritis, Genitourinary: urinary tract infections to name a few.

·Gained 100 hours experience in managing common adult health problems, such as, asthma, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, osteoporosis and hypothyroidism. Experience also includes management of common minor acute conditions including allergies, rhinosinusitis, upper respiratory infection, minor wounds care and evaluation for sexually transmitted disease. Gained experience in managing illness prevention through- the- use of patient education on managing chronic conditions, preventing illness and injury, vaccinations, as well as provided for health promotion through adult (e. g. diabetes, HTN, STI, depression, and alcohol) health screenings

·UNM -FNP Adult Health Presbyterian Medical Group-Pan American, Albuquerque, NM 09/2015-12/2015

·Provided 100 hours of services to a diverse adult population in an urban setting. Provided adult and gynecological well examinations, physicals, and preventative care (e. g. cardiovascular screenings, PAP smears and vaccinations), management of acute illness (e. g. gastrointestinal, respiratory, urinary and musculoskeletal disorders to name a few), and chronic physical and mental health primary care (e. g. HTN, CHF, diabetes, depression and anxiety).

Ambulatory Pediatrics Albuquerque Health Partners Journal Center, Albuquerque, NM 01/2016-03/2016

·Provided 100 hours of services to a diverse pediatric population in an urban area. Provided pediatric well examinations, sports physicals and preventative care (e. g. developmental screenings, sports safety and injury prevention, vaccinations), management of acute illness (e. g. respiratory, musculoskeletal, dermatological and headache disorders), and chronic medical and mental health care/support for patients and families (e. g. depression, asthma, enuresis, and constipation to name a few).

NURSING EXPERIENCE 1988--2014

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT/LPN LONG TERM CARE FACILITY

1988-1991

Retirement Ranch of Clovis. 2221 Dillon St. Clovis NM 88101, 575-***-****

Basic Nursing skills including assessment and documentation and reporting of health changes, medication administration and evaluation of therapeutic effects, wound care and special care of the needs and safety of geriatric patients. Under the direct supervision of the director of nurses assisted in care planning. Supervisor/DON: Gail Richardson (no longer DON/Supervisor).

Reason for leaving: Graduated with ASN, passed NM Nursing Board examination and sought out other employment opportunities.

GN/RN STAFF NURSE RENAL TRANSPLANT/TELEMETRY UNIT

1991-1992

Methodist Hospital, 3615 19th St. Lubbock Texas 79410 (No longer Methodist Hospital) 806-***-****

Basic and advanced nursing skill caring for the needs of patients with renal transplant and failure on arteriovenous or peritoneal dialysis with chronic health problems including cardiac disease, diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, pain and amputations. Also included post cardiac catheterization care and reporting and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

Reason for leaving: Sought out employment opportunities available closer to home, desiring to work in Intensive Care

ICU/STAFF RN

1992-1996

Plains regional Medical Center, 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Clovis NM 88101, 575-***-****. Supervisor: Diane Martin.

Basic and advanced nursing care of the critically ill medical/surgical patient. Skills include advanced assessment, reporting and treatment with monitoring of therapeutic effects and outcomes of treatment in patients with health conditions from neurological to cardiopulmonary, infectious, gastrointestinal, and urological/renal, as well as musculoskeletal/orthopedic and or traumatic and post-surgical. Skills included management and treatment of airway breathing and circulation through advanced airway and ventilation, cardiovascular medications and treatments, invasive cardiac and neurological monitoring and support with thorough documentation of effects and outcomes of treatment. Education and Care of patients and family. Developed this ICU’s nursing care of the post craniotomy patients policy and procedure. Supervisor: Diane Martin (retired).

Reason for leaving: Relocated when husband relocated for work.

OFFICE RN/MANAGER

1993-1996

Eastern NM Neurological Center, 2000 Wst. 21st St. Clovis, NM 88101. Dr. Haq Babur, MD Neurosurgeon. (deceased).

Staff RN assisted with care of patients with neurological and chronic pain complaints. Assisted with or performed office procedures including wound care, back and neck pain injections and procedures. Evaluated effects of treatment and medications. Managed seven office staff involved in the daily office functions including, reception, physical therapy, lab, medical records, and accounts management.

Reason for leaving: The physician became terminally ill and closed his practice. Relocated with husband.

ICU/STAFF RN

1996-1997

Columbia Brunswick Hospital (No longer so named or owned). 1 medical Center Drive, Supply NC 28842. 910-***-****.

Basic and advanced nursing care of the critically ill medical/surgical patient. Skills include advanced assessment, reporting and treatment with monitoring of therapeutic effects and outcomes of treatment in patients with health conditions from neurological to cardiopulmonary, infectious, gastrointestinal, and urological/renal, as well as, musculoskeletal/orthopedic and or traumatic and post-surgical. Skills included management and treatment of airway breathing and circulation through advanced airway and ventilation, cardiovascular medications and treatments, invasive cardiac and neurological monitoring and support with thorough documentation of effects and outcomes of treatment. Education and Care of patients and family.

Vascular/Trauma ICU

New Hanover Regional Level One Trauma Center 2131 S. 17th St. Wilmington NC 28401-7407, 910-***-****.

Basic and Advanced nursing care and skill of the patient pre and post vascular surgery and status post traumatic injury. Skills include management and treatment of airway breathing and circulation through advanced airway and ventilation, cardiovascular medications and treatments, invasive cardiac and neurological monitoring and support with thorough documentation of effects and outcomes of treatment. Education and Care of patients and family.

Reason for leaving North Carolina: Relocated back home for husbands work. Sought out employment in NM closer to home.

ICU/ CONTRACT TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT RENEWED FOR A YEAR

1997-1998

North eastern regional Hospital, (No longer so named or owned), Las Vegas NM through Rapid Temps 505-***-****. PO Box 1248, Artesia NM 88211. Recruiter: Greg Burris.

Basic and advanced nursing care of the critically ill medical/surgical patient. Skills include advanced assessment, reporting and treatment with monitoring of therapeutic effects and outcomes of treatment in patients with health conditions ranging from neurological to cardiopulmonary, infectious, gastrointestinal, and urological/renal, as well as musculoskeletal/orthopedic and or traumatic and post-surgical. Skills included management and treatment of airway breathing and circulation through advanced airway and ventilation, cardiovascular medications and treatments, invasive cardiac and neurological monitoring and support with thorough documentation of effects and outcomes of treatment. Education and care of critically ill patients and their family.

Reason for leaving: Contract was extended for over a year. Traveler no longer needed due to adequate staffing and accepted position in PACU at PRMC in Clovis. Assumed other positions while at PRMC. Planning work conducive to returning to school.

PRN/Full Time Staff PACU 199*-****-****

Plains Regional Medical Center, Clovis NM 88101 575-***-****

Basic and advanced nursing care of the pre and post-operative out and in patient. Pre and post- operative skills in patient and family education and pre-operative assessment and evaluation. Proficient in the skills required to manage the post-operative care of infants, children teens, adults and elderly requiring general, ENT, Vascular, Urological, Orthopedic or OB/GYN surgery. Skilled in managing airway, breathing and circulation through supportive or medical management and evaluating and reporting outcomes. Skilled in managing post anesthesia or operative complications and pain. Skilled in evaluating and managing wounds and dressings, casts and devices as well as blood transfusions including auto transfusion, fluid resuscitation. Managed conscious sedation of children requiring EEG. Performed Esophageal manometry and managed conscious sedation with monitoring in Transesophageal echocardiogram. Pre and post care of patients requiring diagnostic cardiac catheterization.

ICU 2001-2002

Plains Regional Medical Center (Same as above)

Endoscopy 2002-2003

Plains Regional Medical Center

Staff RN overseeing the flow of the endoscopy suit. Performed moderate sedation and monitoring of patients requiring esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy, gastric feeding tube placement, foreign body removal, esophageal dilation to name a few. Obtained, labeled and managed the biopsies and performed documentation of the procedure and patient status and outcomes of sedation and treatment. Skilled in education and care of patient and family pre and post procedure.

House Supervisor 3/ 2002-6/2003

Plains Regional Medical Center, Clovis, NM. (Same as above.)

Accepted house supervisory position after receiving BSN in 2002.

Responsible for overseeing shift staffing evenings and weekends for 100 bed rural hospital. Responsible for obtaining and decreasing staff as needed according to census. Responsible for assisting as needed throughout the hospital, troubleshooting problems and helping resolve issues such as patient or staff complaints. Accountable to staff and patients and families and answered to the director of nurses. Skills included listening, good communication skills and critical thinking, as well as care of staff.

Supervisors during this time were: Kathy McTomoney Director OR/PACU, Michelle Williams ICU and Joan Martin DON (No longer supervisors or DON.

Reason for leaving PRMC: Relocated to Ohio for family reasons.

RN/School Nurse 8/2000-8/2001

Region 6 Nursing, (Region 6 Nursing no longer exist) )Clovis NM. School Nurse one day a week for the San Jon NM School District.

Responsible for evaluating the health needs of school aged children including hearing and vision screenings. The job included evaluating immunization records and communicating with parents for updated immunizations or records. The job also included teaching and confirmation on proper use of asthma inhalers for children with asthma, as well as confirming children had access to their inhalers either on their person or in the school. The job included confirming children with ADHD had access to their medications at the school as prescribed and administration of the medication according to doctors’ orders. The job entailed assisting in annual preschool aged health screenings. Skills included care of and teaching of child and parents.

Reason for leaving: Restructuring of the school nursing system.

OR Circulator 6/2003-11/2004

Ohio State University Hospital, 910 Wst. 10th Ave. Columbus OH 43210. 614-***-****.

Perioperative circulator for Eyes Ears Nose and Throat and Neurological surgical services. Circulated surgery for patients requiring cataract, corneal transplant, and ocular surgeries such as for retinal detachment and globular trauma and intraocular increased pressure. Circulated ENT including tracheostomy, trochlear implants and nasal-septal procedures. Provided perioperative nursing care to patients with neurological surgery including craniotomy for mass or trauma as well. Experienced in sterile technique, assisting the OR team including anesthesia providers and OR techs in care of the patient during sedation and anesthesia and pre and post OR room set up and take down.

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