R.N Office Manager

MARY COLELLA, R.N., M.S.

**** ********’s Dr, Guilford, CT 06437 · 203-***-****

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OBJECTIVE To explore a remote RN career opportunity which will utilize my education and inpatient psychiatric facility experience and medical experience while offering the opportunity for growth and potential future advancement.

EXPERIENCE

2007 – PRESENT

OFFICE MANAGER, ALLSTATE, GUILFORD, CT

- Liaison for life insurance between clients and underwriters.

- Responsible for weekly book of business audits.

2002-2008

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSE, AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES MILL ROAD SCHOOL

- Coordinated admissions, provided ongoing clinical assessments, collaborated with mental health team, completed crisis assessments, coordinated discharge plans.

- Received a grant to implement a program to promote healthy life skills including nutrition and exercise in collaboration with health and physical education instructors.

- Responsible for 150 behavioral students from intake to discharge planning.

- Worked closely with team members to coordinate a positive therapeutic educational experience

1999-2002

RESIDENTIAL PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY NURSE, ST. FRANCIS HOME FOR CHILDREN, NEW HAVEN, CT

- Coordinated all health care needs for psychiatric youth including triage and first aid, screening, medical, vision and dental appointments, and administration and monitoring of medications.

- Provided school nursing to Preschool and Extended Day Treatment Program for behavioral health children. Collaborated closely with behavioral team.

- Trained and certified medication administration staff.

- Supervised medication administration certified staff.

- Worked closely with consulting psychiatrist, completed crisis assessments, documented and reported adverse reactions to prescribing psychiatrist. 1995-1999

LPN-RN, ST. VINCENT’S SPECIAL NEEDS, TRUMBULL, CT

- Implemented medical care for children who are critically ill during their school day.

- Taught medical care and therapy programs to parents via home visits. 2

- Suggested new products, which increase independence while providing safety and comfort.

- Updated medical doctors and nursing agencies on their patients’ medical status. 1996-2000

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, PEDIATRIC SERVICES OF AMERICA

- Carry out medical needs as ordered by medical doctors.

- Case management including direct supervision of patient care associates.

- Teach parents and caregivers how to implement proper medical care, administer medications, and follow through with treatment plans.

- Orientate nurses to patient care plans and medical equipment.

- Order medical supplies.

- Update Medical Doctor and Nursing Agency on patient status. EDUCATION

2002

DCF ENDORSED MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR

1999

M.S. INTERDISCIPLINARY WHOLISTIC EDUCATION, SOUTHERN CT STATE UNIVERSITY

- Magna Cum Laude

1999

STATE OF CT RN LICENSURE

1999

A.S. NURSING, UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, REGENTS COLLEGE 1995

LPN DIPLOMA, BULLARD HAVENS REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL With State of CT Licensure

1993

B.S. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, SOUTHERN CT STATE UNIVERSITY

- Magna Cum Laude

- Graduated with State of CT Certification

- Served as SCSU Programs Council Secretary to budget for student programming, contract educational forums featuring guests from HIV and mental health providers SKILLS

Training team members

Providing quality clinical care

Behavioral health

Thorough documentation and reporting

Diplomacy and critical thinking

High tech nursing and nursing principals

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ACTIVITIES

2019-PRESENT

VOLUNTEER DAN COSGROVE ANIMAL SHELTER, BRANFORD, CT

- Socialize and care for abandoned animals to prepare them for adoption

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