Ramona L. Barr Dedicated RN seeking employment with a company that will allow growth, while

**** * ********** *** ********* the knowledge needed to excel in my role as an RN in the company. Developed

Apt 8201 medical/surgical skills through employment at Select Specialty Hospital and recent

Gainesville, FL 32607 internship at Monroe Regional Medical Center and Citrus Memorial Hospital.

325-***-**** (c)

352-***-**** (h) Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises,

ht9ddq@r.postjobfree.com facilitate team participation, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability

to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical

professionals.

Work Experience

Registered Nurse

Woodlands Health Care Center, Gainesville, FL

09/2012-present

Serve as a float RN on the center’s rehabilitation units, long term

care units and secured unit for Alzheimer’s and dementia residents.

Assigned to play a key role on the interdisciplinary team of doctors,

PA/ARPN’s, psychiatrists, social workers and other team staff.

Ensure that doctors’ orders are effectively carried out, including

testing, medical procedures, consultations and stat orders.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gainesville Health Care Center, Gainesville, FL

06/2009-08/2012

Serve as a LPN on the center’s rehabilitation unit and secured unit for Alzheimer’s and

dementia residents. Assigned to play a key role on the interdisciplinary team of doctors,

PA/ARPN’s, psychiatrists, RNs, social workers and other team staff. Actively participated

in development and implementation of individual treatment plans for residents with a

broad range of special medical management needs and mental health issues. Ensured that

doctors’ orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures,

consultations and stat orders.

Key Accomplishments:

Selected as one of the team nurses to be a floating (able to be manager on any

of the units) unit manager.

Helped refine unit policies and procedures in the areas of nursing and CNA

procedures, safety methods, discharge planning and documentation.

Responded to numerous situations, emergent and adverse events, earning the

respect of physicians and coworkers for calm, levelheaded and quick thinking to

restore the safety and security of patients and staff.

Completed training in team building, management of assaultive behaviors and

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psychotropic-medication administration.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Select Specialty Hospital, Gainesville, FL

06/2008-04/28/2010

Serve as Select Specialty Hospital of Gainesville first full time hired LPN that

successfully completed my probationary period. Assigned to play a key team

member on the medical/surgical unit. Assisted every team member in the LTAC

Hospital, including wound care and physical therapy. Able to take on 4-7 patients

based on my knowledge, ability, training and skills. Assisted with numerous

emergent situations as a nurse on the hospitals code team. Ensured that

doctors’ orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical

procedures, consultations and routine and stat lab orders.

Key Accomplishments:

ACLS training and certification.

Assisted with the training process of LPN’s hired.

Responded to and assisted with numerous situations, emergent and adverse

events, earning the respect of coworkers and physicians for calm, levelheaded

and quick thinking to ensure and restore proper health care to our extended

acute care patients.

ADN Student Nurse / Clinical Rotations

05/2011 – 04/20/12

Worked under the supervision of an RN providing bedside care, treatment and clinical

documentation for patients on cardiac, oncology and medical-surgical floors. Two rotations

on the dialysis unit at Citrus Memorial Hospital. Handled medication administration,

dressing changes, IVs and all other aspects of nursing care. Facilitated admissions,

discharges and transfers; prepared chart notes and other documentation; and participated

on interdisciplinary team.

Key Accomplishments:

Participated in OR surgeries and L&D OB unit at Citrus Memorial Hospital.

Gained experience in procedures such as bilateral hip replacements, total knee

replacements, hysterectomies, C-sections, and live births. Gained knowledge in

before and after care for OR and OB patients.

Presented in-service training on ethics concerning elderly atrial fibrillation

treatment at Monroe Regional Medical Center.

Earned a reputation for excellence in service delivery. Presented on front page of

hospital newsletter and e-page for the Taylor College newsletter in the months of

July & November 2011.

Education

Taylor College, Belleview, FL

Associates Degree in Nursing LPN-RN Bridge Program

01/2011-04/20/12

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Associates Degree Nursing Program, GPA: 3.44

Senior Practicum: over 120 hours completed, OR and OB Unit, Citrus Memorial

Hospital: Worked intensively with patients to promote their interest and

knowledge based on their situation, identify problems and solutions, and

enhance their coping skills. Provided a safe and therapeutic environment for

both OB and OR patients.

Course Highlights: Dialysis Training Session, Cardiac Blood Flow Maze, OR

Nursing, Maternal & Child Health Nursing, Nursing Health Assessment, Nursing

Research

03/2006 Licensed Practical Nurse, State of FL

Central Florida Community College

Practical Nursing Program

01/2005-12/2005

Skills

Unit/Team Management Medical/Surgical-Care Ventilator/In-Line

Nursing Suctioning

Medication Administration IV Certified Patient Advocacy

Patient Assessment Psychiatric Nursing Quality & Continuity of

Care

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