James J. Grande Langhorne, PA • 215-***-**** • *********@*****.***
Register Nurse:
Pennsylvania Certificate #RN-274168
Experienced and compassionate nurse with diversified areas of nursing care and leadership. Familiarity with computer health record and charting. Proficient patient assessment skills and intervention for optimal outcomes. Effective interpersonal skills with coworkers, patients, and families. Flexible and adaptable.
Core Competencies
Skilled in patient assessment, medical intervention, and evaluation • Staff leadership and support
Patient advocacy, care planning, and management • Can work independently but also enjoy being a team player
Ensure safe staffing and appropriate scheduling of staff • Positive and flexible work ethic
Professional Experience
NURSING SUPERVISOR 2005 – Present
Philadelphia Nursing Home, Philadelphia, PA.
Supervise nursing staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing aids.
Served as administrative leader proving direction and support.
Ensured compliance with facility mission, values, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Flexible and collaborative role with physicians, coworkers, patients, and significant others.
Experienced with electronic charting and medical health record.
REGISTERED NURSE – INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 2001– 2005
Saint Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA
Provided nursing care on medical – surgical and telemetry units.
NURSING SUPERVISOR 1999 – 2001
Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Division, Philadelphia, PA
Overall responsibility for supervision of hospital employees and facilities in the absence of hospital administrator.
Ensured compliance with facility policy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Provided staff in-services, involved with quality assurance and audits during the off-shift hours.
REGISTERED NURSE 1989– 1999
Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Division, Philadelphia, PA
Provided nursing care in areas of Med-Surg, Telemetry, ICU, and ER.
Worked hospital prison health service unit.
Certified and crossed trained for drug and alcohol detox unit.
REGISTERED NURSE 1985 – 1989
Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Med-Surg until September 1986.
Intensive Care Unit till December 1989.
Education
The College of New Jersey - Ewing Township, NJ
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (May 1985) – cum laude
LaSalle University – Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science, Psychology (May 1982) – cum laude