REGINA RHODES, R.N., B.S.N.
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* ***** ***** ******, **********, NJ. 07882
CAREER PROFILE
Dedicated medical professional with five years practical experience in a busy hospital setting with a proactive approach to nursing. Looking to become part of an organization
that values and respects its employees as integral parts of a team caring for the
physical and emotional health and well-being of its patients and the community it
serves. Key strengths include:
Ability to think on feet and remain calm in critical situations.
Able to empathize with, encourage and motivate others.
Able to relate well to people of diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Straight-forward, honest, reliable and responsible.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2006- LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - MUHLENBERG, Bethlehem, PA
Present
Staff Nurse - Telemetry (Progressive Critical Care)
Specific Responsibilities:
Direct Patient Care, including assessments and medication administration
Computer Charting
Telemetry
Scheduling for night shift staff
Nurse Preceptor
Patient educator and advocate
Phlebotomy / IVs
2003-2005 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO., New York, NY
Sales Agent
Sales of life insurance, annuities and other financial products.
Met with clients in their homes and helped them decipher their insurance and/or other financial needs.
1997-2003 SACHS INSIGHTS, INC., New York, NY
Director of Finance
Supervised, motivated and trained staff of three. Responsible for financial reporting and
analysis, departmental budgets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, payroll, banking, sales tax return, bank and account reconciliations, business and health insurances, as well as the administration of all employee benefits including 401k.
1995-1997 ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
Volunteer (Pre-med Program)
As part of a rotation specifically designed for pre-med students, I had the privilege of
working in nearly every department in the hospital. Responsibilities included patient transportation; assisting in "stress testing" of cardiac patients; assisting physicians during OB/GYN procedures; offering encouragement and support to patients and their families in the Emergency Room as well as on the units.
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY
Bachelor's Degree in Psychobiology, 1997
DESALES UNIVERSITY, Center Valley, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2006
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
R.N. License, New Jersey
R.N. License, Pennsylvania
BLS, ACLS
Nurse Preceptor
References Available Upon Request