Assistant Clinical Nursing
Resume:
Linda Creel
Kissimmee, FL
***********@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
RN
Innovative Resources for Independence - IRI - New Jersey March 2021 to July 2021
I have been working as a Covid testing nurse, but it has been brought to me attention, that they may be discontinuing service at this clinic
RN
Almost Family - LHC Group - Altamonte Springs, FL
March 2020 to March 2021
Hired as an RN to do assessment and oversee the work of the CNA RN Charge Nurse
AdventHealth - Celebration, FL
June 1999 to August 2013
• Charge nurse on PCU. It should be noted that there was a break in service from December 2002 until October 2006 as I was recovering from my sons untimely death. During that time I accepted one travel assignment with American Traveler.
• I also floated to other critical care units in the hospital including ER, ICU, Clinical decision unit, and other areas where needed
• I have BLS but because of Coved my acts has expired.
• All continuing education has been performed per florida guidelines
• I stopped working because of a disability and have been receiving social security disability since 2016 due to pain from peripheral neuropathy
• When the hospital switched to a new computer system I was a train the trainer and educated a staff of 40 on the new system.
• I am a patient advocate and have always received outstanding reviews from my supervisors
• I attended the Florida hospital critical care ip yet ship prior to beginning my employment at the hospital. RN Supervisor
Lucerne Medical Center - Orlando, FL
March 1998 to June 1999
Assistant Clinical Director of rehab unit. Responsible for scheduling of staff, payroll, education and assisting on the unit in the event of staffing shortage. I also filled in for case manager and ordered DME and supplies prior to patients discharge to home. RN Case Manager Home Health
XL Cate
October 1997 to March 1998
RN case manager. Performed in home health admissions and treatments as outlined by patients primary care physician. The company went out of business and I returned to the hospital for employment. RN Charge Nurse
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore - Baltimore, MD
January 1996 to September 1997
Clinical Coordinator for busy ICU step down, ventilator and infectious disease unit. I was responsible for a 60 bed unit and my duties included scheduling, patient care at the bedside, education of staff. I left this position when my husband and I relocated to Florida In 1997 I was named nurse of the year.
RN Charge Nurse
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center - Baltimore, MD August 1992 to December 1995
Charge nurse I was responsible for providing care on a neuroscience unit. Duties co sister of scheduling, direct patient care, nursing education, and working with other physicians and medical personnel for patients who had neurological disorders and post op patients for spinal and brain surgeries as well as patients who suffered from strokes, seizures, aneurisms and tumors. I attended the Johns Hopkins critical care internship and was named charge nurse on the unit within 3 months time.
Education
Associate's degree in Nursing
Essex Community College - Baltimore, MD
January 1990 to December 1993
Nursing Licenses
RN
Expires: July 2022
State: FL
RN
Expires: July 2022
State: FL
Skills
• Critical Care Experience
• Hospice Care
• Medication Administration
• ICU Experience
• Nursing (10+ years)
• I am proficient with Microsoft office. The lapses in. Y employment came as a result of taking care of family members when they were terminally ill. I am familiar with hospice patients and long term illnesses that require more care than a family is able to give (10+ years)
• Primary Care Experience
• EMR Systems
• Hospital Experience
• Vital Signs
• Triage
• Patient Care
• Nurse Management
• Employee Orientation
• Cerner
• Laboratory Experience
• Case Management
• Supervising Experience
• Phlebotomy
• Venipuncture
• Home Care
• Experience Administering Injections
• Epic
• Management
• Medical Records
• Social Work
• Recruiting
• Caregiving
• Managed Care
Awards
RN
August 1997
Nurse of the year Sinai Hospital Baltimore Maryland Certifications and Licenses
RN
July 2020 to July 2022
Renewed each year since 1994
BLS Certification
Assessments
Patient-focused care — Highly Proficient
January 2021
Addressing concerns and using sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients Full results: Highly Proficient
Clinical judgment — Highly Proficient
January 2021
Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention Full results: Highly Proficient
Electronic health records: Best practices — Proficient January 2021
Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use Full results: Proficient
Case management & social work — Proficient
January 2021
Prioritizing case tasks, gathering information, and providing services without judgment Full results: Proficient
Home health aide skills — Highly Proficient
January 2021
Providing care to patients in a home setting
Full results: Highly Proficient
First aid — Highly Proficient
January 2021
Treating common medical emergencies
Full results: Highly Proficient
Medical terminology — Highly Proficient
January 2021
Understanding and using medical terminology
Full results: Highly Proficient
Verbal communication — Expert
January 2021
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Expert
Customer focus & orientation — Highly Proficient
January 2021
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Highly Proficient
Active listening — Proficient
January 2021
Actively listening and appropriately responding in conversations Full results: Proficient
Scheduling — Proficient
January 2021
Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts Full results: Proficient
Medical terminology — Expert
July 2021
Understanding and using medical terminology
Full results: Expert
Nursing assistant skills — Highly Proficient
July 2021
Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures Full results: Highly Proficient
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Additional Information
The break in service was due to assisting several family members who needed extensive rehab or who were in hospice care. These included both of my parents, a niece and a brother in law. Despite not being in the hospital I have always maintained my continuing education and there has been no lapse in my license renewal.
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