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Eager to contribute significant nursing background and managerial experience toward supporting a dynamic organization in delivering top-notch patient care

         Adept throughout complete patient care process from assessment and treatment through to educating patients and family members in self-care and health promotion.

         Compassionate, organized, and skilled at caring for patients across the age spectrum and from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

         Diligently liaise with all health care team members to increase safety and quality of care.

         Excel in interpreting diagnostic tests and operating medical equipment, technology, and monitoring devices.

         Possess a strong blend of interpersonal, listening, leadership, and clinical skills.

         Solid expertise in patient advocacy, health education/preventative health care, infection control, quality improvement, HIPAA compliance, and chronic disease stabilization and management.

Maxim Home Healthcare Services, Greenville, South Carolina, 02/2014 to Present

CareFocus Nurse Consultant 9/2015 to Present

         Spearhead healthcare services with an emphasis in staff development including customized training, medication administration certification courses, and annual training in areas of medication management, seizure management, and use of Epi-pen.

         Monitor, track, and document infection control trends to maximize safety of client base.

Travel RN 3/2015 to 9/2015

         Provided emergency and routine medical care to inmates at Alexander Prison in Taylorsville, North Carolina including medication administration, EKGs, and wound care.

         Compiled medical charts and paperwork for inmate transfers to other facilities.

Clinical Supervisor 2/2014 to 3/2015

         Conducted in-home evaluations and admissions of patients, formulated plans of care, and used Infomax software to enter and manage patient s clinical data.

         Assessed and supervised delivery of nursing care services to ensure rigorous compliance with industry regulations.

         Prepared progress notes, performed bimonthly patient recertification visits, administered patient education and counseling, and provided self-care/discharge care instructions as appropriate.

Maxim Home Healthcare Services, Tucson, Arizona, 4/2013 to 10/2013

Director of Clinical Services

         Governed full-scope clinical services including intake process, admissions, coordination and delivery of care, regulatory compliance, staffing, in-service training programs, competency evaluations, and documentation.

         Partnered with Administrative Officer on acceptance of new patient referrals and development of Plans of Correction.

         Steered quality assurance checks and reports encompassing medical records, client surveys, grievance logs, incident reports, infection logs, and program evaluations.

Corizon Health Care, Detention Center, Reno Nevada, 10/2012 to 04/2013

Intake Registered Nurse

         Conducted health screenings, physicals, and assessments on newly-booked inmates and decisively ordered lab tests as needed.

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         Examined, diagnosed, and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, closely monitored acute conditions (e.g. detoxification from narcotics or barbiturates and/or alcohol), and dispensed medications.

Maxim Home HealthCare Services, Reno, Nevada, 07/2012 to 10/2012

Case Manager

         Evaluated patients requiring services and performed in-home skilled nursing functions as ordered by physician.

         Developed and implemented nursing care plans, administered sterile wound care including dressing changes and use of Wound-Vac, and scheduled patient admissions and discharges.

Maxim Home HealthCare Services, Tucson Arizona, 10/2010 to 07/2012

Clinical Supervisor

         Conducted in-home evaluations and admissions of patients, generated plans of care, supervised licensed nurses, and provided comprehensive patient education.

         Performed bimonthly recertification visits on patients and authorized drug refills.

HealthSouth Home Health, Tucson, Arizona, 10/2009 - 10/2010

Director

         Applied dynamic leadership talents toward managing and coordinating physical and occupational therapists, nurses, and home healthcare aides.

         Diligently enforced HIPAA compliance, continuous improvement efforts, and cost-effective budgetary control.

         Delegated assignments to nurses and promoted accountability, team cohesiveness, and quality of care.

United Physicians Hospital (UPH), Tucson Arizona, 06/2006 to 10/2009

Clinical Leader (Charge Nurse)

         Promoted from initial role as Staff RN based on exceptional performance in all facets of nursing care spanning assessment, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

         Delegated staff assignments and administered annual performance evaluations.

         Guided nurses and CNAs in dealing with difficult patients or performing specific procedures.

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center (Maxim Staffing), Sierra Vista, Arizona, 12/2005 to 06/2006

Health South Rehab Hospital, Tucson Arizona, 01/2003- 6/2006

Staff RN

         Proficiently cared for patients while seamlessly liaising with physicians to ensure patient safety and comprehension of treatment plans.

Alterra Wynwood Assisted Living, Tucson Arizona, 10/2001 to 12/2002

Health Care Coordinator

         Directed, coordinated, mentored, and motivated quality-driven team of CNAs, LPNs, and RNs.

         Assessed residents to determine specific needs and fostered unified relationships with patients family members.

         Maximized patient safety as member of Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Safety, and Case Management committees.

         Processed monthly reports to track healthcare delivery performance and adherence to standards.

         Demonstrated excellent clinical acumen in assisting doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.

         Evaluated monthly inventory and replenished administrative and medical supplies as necessary.

Lassen Indian Health Center, Susanville, California, 10/1998 to 10/2001

Clinical Manager

         Promoted from initial role as RN and tasked with orchestrating clinical operations and directing LPNs.

         Joined forces with management team in planning, writing, revising, and implementing policies and procedures.

Prior Background:

Registered Nurse I / Supervisor, High Desert State Prison, Susanville, California

Supervising Nurse, California Correctional Center & California Correctional Institute

Graduate of Burge School of Nursing, Springfield, Missouri