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DEVRA COCKERILLE

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Motivated to learn and grow. PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

SKILLS Patient and Family

Advocacy

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● Clinical Oversight

● Operational Standards

● Clinical Staff Management

Discovery and Document

Review

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● Educational Leadership

CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF NURSING 09/2016 to Current

Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD

STAFF NURSE- TEMPORARY CONTRACT 05/2022 to 08/2022 Ascension St. Agnes, Baltimore, MD

ADJUNT FACULTY/CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR 09/2019 to Current Notre Dame Of Maryland University, Baltimore, MD

WORK HISTORY

Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 75 acute care beds, providing guidance and leadership to over 120 employees across more than three departments.

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● Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions. Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

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● Reviewed and evaluated medical records to maintain standards of care. Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

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Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

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Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

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● Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations. Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.

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Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.

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Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate on topics such as healthy aging and the nursing process.

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CLINICAL SUPERVISOR 08/2011 to 09/2016

Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD

STAFF NURSE-FLEX NURSING UNIT 12/2006 to 08/2011

Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD

Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency improvement.

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● Manged team of 100 clinical personnel and support staff.

● Assessed patients, determined needs and managed care.

● Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.

● Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support. Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

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Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

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Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

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● Supported staffing vacancies in various nursing units throughout the organization. Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, MD

Master of Science, Nursing Leadership, 2015

Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, 2013

Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD

Associate of Science, Nursing, 2000

EDUCATION

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Awarded The DAISY Nurse Leader Award May 2021

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What's Up Media Excellence in Nursing

Anne Arundel County November 2020

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● Clinical Expert Consultant ANA 2019

Committee Participation:

Community Involvement:

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

Age Friendly Health System Pioneer Team Member- Developed, planned and implemented Age Friendly practices and training for staff in the health system in partnership with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement August 2017- present

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● Certified Geriatric Resource Nurse February 2013 NICHE

● Safe Mobility Committee Co Chair

● Clinical Supervisor Committee Director Lead

● Ethics Committee Ambassador

● Community Flu Shot Clinic Volunteer 2019-2022

CERTIFICATIONS ● Gerontological Nursing RN-GERO April 29, 2016

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