School Nurse
Resume:
Maria Falcone-Brubaker
*** ******* **. ** · Isanti. MN 55040 · 574-***-****
Objective:
Seeking a position in the medical field where my education, skills and certifications can be utilized.
Education:
Studying for BSN Currently
Brown Makie College, South Bend, IN
Practical Nursing Diploma, magna cum laude 12/2009
Goshen College, Goshen, IN 2004-2005
Organizational Management Certificate
Skills and Certifications:
EMT trained and OSHA certified
Proficient in Microsoft Software, Horizon homecare, CPR Plus, LASERARC, EGOR star, Visions, Regsoft and Point Click Care Life solutions
Catheter, IV, EKG, labs, and suction training, open airways
Acute and chronic care experience
CPR and First Aid Certified
Work History:
Procare Therapy August 2018- Present
School nurse 1:1
Providing overall health for seven year old with Down Syndrome and acute respiratory distress. Collaborating with educators, family on KEL and health. Providing oxygen therapy PRN and following doctors orders, administration of medications. Assisting teacher with conducting lessons and managing patients process. Flexibility, nurturing, and encouraging.
Bayada Pediatrics Nov 2017- Aug 2018
Provided in-house services for patients. Coordinate and manage patient care. Vent care, wound care, medication administration along with assisting ADLs. Working with families and other health care professionals. Creating treatment plans, updating prescriptions, monitoring vitals. Knowledge of ventilators, oxygen machines, suction resuscitation equipment, and END guidelines. Monitor changes in behavior and progess I also took care of a seven tear old Hospice patient.
Choices Recovery: (45 bed Drug/ Alcohol Rehab Facility) May 2014- April 2015
3606 E. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 574-***-****
Charge Nurse 1st Shift:
Trainer of new employees on alcohol/ drug withdrawal
Lead nurse on detox unit
Ensure proper protocols are followed
Oversaw step down unit/ all drug material/ main unit
Scheduled physical visits/ outside referrals/ c/p team recover
Blood draws, TB’s, handle seizures situation, appropriate documentation
CPR
Millers Merry Manor July 2014- Oct 2014
300 N. Washington St
Wakarusa, IN 46573 574-***-****
Charge Nurse 3rd Shift:
Providing outstanding care to my residents
Utilize pharmacology knowledge to assure accurate and safe medication administration
Maintain a safe environment, adhering to infection control guidelines and company policies
Assessing/ documenting using EMR programs
Demonstrate initiative and consistency in work
Provide education to residents on patient care
Communicate with physicians on residents direct care
Being a team player, demonstrate professional appearance and behavior
Attend in-service training, accepting other assignments and extra duties with flexibility and willingness
CCS Correctional Care Solutions July 2010- May 2014
Nashville, TN
Correctional Nurse:
Utilize the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a principal focus
Work with healthcare professionals and security personnel in aa correctional environment
Provide accurate and timely assessments of inmate patients using facility protocols, established standards and polices
Acquiring medical history, medication verifications and ensuring medication administration as ordered per off site physicians
Detail oriented with medical diagnosis and documentation
Applying knowledge of mental illness using resources, taking appropriate action and/or making referrals
Triaging inmates for emergency and non-emergent care
Provide direct/indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs
Make sound and logical decisions reaching appropriate conclusions in th delivery of health care (i.e.: referrals to sick call, contacting HCP, management via protocols)
Utilize universal precautions in delivery of patient care
Participated in Quality Improvement process and Safety committee
Adhere to safe correctional nursing practices and to facility security directives
Willingness to assist in staffing crisis and disaster protocols
Nominated for 5H award by DON
oHunger, Honesty, Hard Work, Humility, Humor
Greencroft Mar 2010- July 2010
Goshen, IN
Floor Nurse:
Providing outstanding care to my residents
Utilize pharmacology knowledge to assure accurate and safe medication administration
Maintain a safe environment, adhering to infection control guidelines and company policies
Demonstrate initiative and consistency in work
Elkhart General Hospital 1997 to 2005
Elkhart IN
Material Buyer:
Input, receive orders for multiple departments
Review and resolve accounts payable issues
Orient new staff to infection control procedures
Maintain patient chares database
Responsible for maintaining nursing equipment
Chair the Product Standardization Committee
Understand and work well in all areas of material purchasing
Interact well with Mediacl personnel in developing cost efficient procedures and guidelines
Created working computer software for Clinical areas
Responsible for all MSDS and Infection issues
Maintain all cost and patient charges to various departments
Purchase all equipment and supplies including capital issues
Formed a Safety Committee
Developed and sustained a manageable/ functioning materials department
Attend departmental meetings for new and existing information
Develop, maintain, product standard, and guidelines for Material Management Dept.
Member of Elkhart General Hospital Infection Control Safety Committee and Materials Management System Assessment Team
Implement services and supply contracts
Business Owner- Harrington Pizza 1990-1997
Responsible for 5 retail business
Managed 17 employees including training and payroll
Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations and guidelines
Accountable for maintaining business accounts for two different states
Deleloped cost cutting procedures for lean manufacturing
Personal/Professional References:
Ronald Colburn, RN
HM: 574-***-****, Cell: 574-***-****
Penny MacNeal, RN
Erin Seniff
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