Registered Nurse Administrative Assistant

KARMEN D. GILMORE, RN, BSN

**** ******* ********, *** **** HOUSTON, TEXAS 77054

281-***-**** – CELL

**************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

After thorough researching this company, I feel I would be a great asset. Your facility is of such high standards. It would afford me the opportunity to expand on the skills I already possess, as well as my role as a leader. My nursing experience is teaching me the importance of teamwork as well as personal skills so; I am very meticulous and thorough about any task I undertake. Perseverance is one of my strongest attributes, but I also pride myself on my communication skills and ability to adapt to any environment. I look forward to speaking to you in the near future.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science – Nursing – The University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas– 4/09

Bachelor of Science – Psychology – Texas A&M, Commerce, Texas – 12/05

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

Texas Board of Nursing Licensure

Basic Life Support Certification

WORK EXPERIENCE:

West Oaks Hospital – Houston, TX

08/11 – 04/12 – Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse) – Intake

• Perform initial nursing screening on all persons who present for admission or evaluation to the admission department. To perform the appropriate nursing assessment and triage on all walk-in or scheduled patients. Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations. Administer medications as ordered by the physician should the need occur. Perform the nurse to nurse screening by phone on all patients being transferred to West Oaks Hospital from other facilities, and to provide nurse to nurse screening on all patients being transferred from out Admissions to another facility. Perform and document pre-certification on all admissions. Handle inquiry call and set up appointments for assessment.

Memorial Herman – Texas Medical Center

06/09 – 7/11 – Registered Nurse II – General Surgery Unit

• Employed as a Registered Nurse on a General Surgery Unit. Communicate with members of the health care team about patients' care. Provide information about different plans to patients and their family. Carry out nursing care of assigned patients on daily basis. Handle all tasks as per hospital policies and procedures. Participate in patient care programs. Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, families and also for staff. Handle safety and emergency practices and procedures. Communicate with patients to understand their problems and requirements.

08/07 – 04/09: The University of Texas Medical Branch, College of Nursing, Galveston, Texas

Full-time Nursing Student

• 1st Clinical Rotation: M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital (Medical Surgical)

• 2nd Clinical Rotation: The Women’s Hospital of Texas (OB)

• 3rd Clinical Rotation: Galveston’s Court House (Psychiatric)

• 4th Clinical Rotation: John Sealy Hospital (Pediatrics)

• 5th Clinical Rotation: Memorial Hermann-Southeast (Critical Care)

• 6th Clinical Rotation: Galveston Middle School (Community)

• 7th Clinical Rotation: Ben Taub Hospital – Critical Care (Leadership)

06/07 – 08/07: Expert Moving, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Administrative Assistant

• Provided moving information to interested clients. Answered the phone. Filed important papers. Called clients to schedule moving date.

1/07 – 5/07: Trinity Real Estate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Administrative Assistant

• Assisted with helping clients find real estate. Faxed and filed purchase agreements. Answered phone. Assisted the broker showing property.

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