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Summary

With more than 25 years working in the medical field, my focus has always been patient safety and their well being,  while developing strong working relationships with a multidisciplinary team. I feel very strongly about patient care, advocacy and education.  The skills and knowledge I have acquired from my experience will allow me to add to the team I join.   I enjoy learning and look forward to the knowledge I gain from other specialties.

Skills
  • Triage
  • Emergency medical and trauma care
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Post operative wound care
  • Medication Administration
  • IV initiation and maintenance 
  • IV pumps, feeding pumps 
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric care
  • Life assist devices (IABP, LVADs, ICD, Pacemaker)
  • Multi-system disease processes and treatments
  • Communication
  •  Teamwork
  •  Leadership
  •  Critical Thinking
  • Rapid decision making
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Committed to compliance reporting
  • Budgeting experience
  • Patient advocacy
  • Cultural awareness
Experience
Soliant Healthcare | Atlanta, Georgia Travel Surgical Nurse - Circulating and Scrub 09/2014 - Current

University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, Birmingham, AL: (August 2018-November 2018)
Travel nurse (circulator and scrub) in the Surgical Department of a level 1 trauma center. Procedures include repairs resulting from traumatic injuries - GSW, MVA, stabbings, other violent actions, emergent obstetric deliveries, orthopedic reconstructions, surgical oncology, along with elective general, orthopedic, urological, ENT, gynecological, and transplant surgeries.


UAB Highland Hospital, Birmingham, AL:(April 2018 - August 2018)

Travel nurse (circulator and scrub) in the  surgical department.  Procedures in the following specialties ; orthopedic, general, ENT, urological, gynecological , plastics and surgical oncology.


St. Joseph-Emory Hospital, Atlanta, GA:(January 2018 - April 2018) 

Travel nurse (circulator) in the Cardio-Vascular Department.  Procedures include coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, ventricle assist devices, bental procedures, aortic arch replacement with re-implantations, aortic root replacements. complete circulatory arrest, thoracoscopic lung resections, open lung resections.








Saint Thomas West Hospital, Nashville, TN:(June 2017 - Dec 2017) 

Travel nurse (circulator and scrub) in the Cardio-Thoracic Department. Procedures include:  coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, ventricle assist devices, bental procedures, aortic arch replacement with re-implantations, aortic root replacements, complete circulatory arrest, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, thoracoscopic lung resections, open lung resections, bronchoscopy, mediastinoscopy, esophagoscopy.

 

St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA:(January 2017 - April  2017)    Travel nurse (circulator and scrub)on the Cardio-Thoracic team as well as some general surgical procedures. coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement, thoracoscopic lung procedures, vascular , orthopedic, gynecologic, urological.

 

Saint Thomas West Hospital, Nashville, TN:(April 2016 -December 2016)

 Travel nurse (circulator and scrub) in the Cardio-Thoracic Department. Procedures include:  coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, ventricle assist devices, bental procedures, aortic arch replacement with re-implantations, aortic root replacements, complete circulatory arrest, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, thoracoscopic lung resections, open lung resections, bronchoscopy, mediastinoscopy, esophagoscopy. 


University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, Birmingham, AL: (September 2015 - April 2016) Travel nurse (circulator and scrub) in the Surgical Department of a level 1 trauma center. Procedures include repairs resulting from traumatic injuries - GSW, MVA, stabbings, other violent actions, emergent obstetric deliveries, orthopedic reconstructions, surgical oncology, along with elective general, orthopedic, urological, ENT, gynecological, and transplant surgeries.

 

Saint Thomas West Hospital, Nashville, TN:(April 2015 -September 2015) 

Travel nurse (circulator and scrub) in the Cardio-Thoracic Department. Procedures include:  coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, ventricle assist devices, bental procedures, aortic arch replacement with re-implantations, aortic root replacements, complete circulatory arrest, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, thoracoscopic lung resections, open lung resections, bronchoscopy, mediastinoscopy, esophagoscopy. 


University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, Birmingham, AL: (September 2014 - April 2015) 

Travel nurse (circulator and scrub) in the Cardio-Vascular Department and Thoracic Surgery Department.  coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, ventricle assist devices, aortic arch replacement with re-implantations, complete circulatory arrest, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, thoracoscopic lung resections, open lung resections, bronchoscopy, mediastinoscopy, esophagoscopy.
Gadsden Regional Medical Center | Gadsden, AL Surgical RN - Circulating and Scrub 10/2010 - 09/2014

Circulating and Scrub Nurse with experience in all of the following procedures performed: Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, General, Orthopedic, Gyn, Urology, Plastics, ENT, Neuro.

 

Additional Skills acquired: Superuser, train the trainer for computer charting conversions.
Riverview Regional Medical Center | Gadsden, AL Surgical RN - Circulating and Scrub 06/2006 - 10/2010
Surgical Circulating and Scrub Nurse for the following procedures performed:  Cardiac, Vascular, General, Orthopedic, Urology, Gyn, Minor.
Kamran Cardiology | Anniston, AL Registered Nurse- Physician Assistant 04/2003 - 06/2006

RN in clinic with hospital privileges Patient interviews, History and physicals, Hospital Consults, Hospital Discharges, Coumadin Clinic, Heart Failure Clinic.
Riverview Regional Medical Center | Gadsden, AL LPN - RN 01/2004 - 04/2006
Began working as a LPN in the emergency department and chest pain clinic. Continued to work while finishing RN classes.
Emergency Department duties: Triage, medical and trauma emergencies, multiple organ disease systems. Computer charting, medication administration, patient education. 
Etowah Chemical | Gadsden, AL Clerical Support Staff 04/2002 - 12/2002
Clerical Staff duties included but not limited to the following: Communications, data entry, logistics, inventory control, sales.
Rural Metro Ambulance Service | Gadsden, AL Staff Paramedic advancing into Management 07/1998 - 09/2001
Staff paremedic on an ALS unit: Transport and care of the medical emergency, traumatic emergency, basic life support transport.
 
Public relations representative, Shift leader, Dispatch, Inventory control.
 
Management of 3 county fleet. Duties included - personnel, scheduling, data collection, payroll hour management, insurance and documentation reviews. Special event team for Talladega Super Speedway,Powerboat races,  local festivals and fairs, school sporting events.
 
Leadership, communication, consistency, professionalism, integrity, fair and accurate treatment of staff and patients.
Gadsden Emergency Medical Services | Gadsden, AL Staff Paramedic 02/1997 - 07/1998
Staff paramedic for ALS transport of medical and traumatic emergencies. Basic Life Support transport of the non-emergent patient.
Paramedic | Alabama Staff Paramedic 04/1991 - 02/1997
Staff paramedic for multiple Ambulance services during this time frame. All were ALS transport for the medical and traumatic patients along with non-emergent BLS transport.
Education and Training
Gadsden State Community College | | Gadsden, Alabama, USA ADN-Registered Nurse in Nursing
Gadsden State Community College | | Anniston, AL, USA Certification - LPN in LPN
Gadsden State Community College | | Gadsden, AL, USA AAS in Emergency Medical Services
Activities and Honors
Association of Operating Registered Nurse
 
Recipient of the Nightingale Award
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Summary

High energy professional focused on promoting client satisfaction through exceptional service. Always professional, courteous and reliable. Motivated and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that client satisfaction is achieved.

Highlights
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Positive outlook
  • Flexible
  • Courteous demeanor
  • Energetic work attitude.
  • Team leadership
Experience
02/2013 to 11/2014
Promotional Sales Grandscale Fundraising － Philadelphia, PA

Conducted business to business telephone sales. Utilized strong office skills to oversee workers comp claims, employee social security issues and payroll.
01/1996 to 01/2013
Surgical Nurse OR Staffers － Philadelphiap, PA

Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of patients.Trained 10 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.Provided necessary health education training for patients. Provided high quality surgical nursing care including all aspects of client needs.

01/2000 to 01/2012
Chart Auditor Medisys － PA

Accepted assignments in and around the Philadelphia area. These assignments consisted of direct scheduling with a targeted Medical Practice requesting specific case numbers for review. At the site visit performed HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, determining if site is compliant with established criteria.
01/1994 to 01/1996
Registered Nurse White Deer Run Treatment Center － Allenwood, PA

Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.Provided independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols for drug/alcohol and mental health clients. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources while being a consistent support and listener.
Education
1977
Bachelor of Science: Nursing University of Philadelphia － Philadelphia, PA, USA

Coursework in Acute Care Nursing
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Professional Summary

PROFILE – Compassionate and dedicated RN with over 8 years of health care experience. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and exercising the sound judgment required to improve the quality of patient care. Committed to ensuring each patient receives safe and honest care from their providers.

Licenses

Registered Nurse in state of Connecticut.

Basic Life Support (BLS) 2011- present.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 2012- present.

Skill Highlights
  • Chart auditing
  • Critical Care
  • End of life care
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Time management/ organizational skills
  • Vascular care
  • Infection control
  • Skilled cardiac care nurse
Professional Experience
ICU RN 06/2012 to Current YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL Hartford, CT

Sound, ethical and independent decision making within medical protocols in a critical care role. Patient chart auditing to prevent documentation errors, liaise between the staff RNs and managers about discrepancies. Patient Safety Falls Committee included patient audits and rewarding staff RNs for proper safety habits.
06/2012 to Current Medical Inensive Care Unit CT
Cardiac Cath Lab RN 11/2011 to 06/2012 ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL, Hoffman Heart Institute Hartford, CT

Assisted Interventional Cardiologists in invasive procedures to help maintain the health of the patient's major arteries. Involved circulating, scrubbing in under sterile technique and recording procedures in great detail.

Registered Nurse 11/2011 to 05/2012 Hoffman Heart Institute, St. Francis Hospital Hartford, CT
  • Aiding interventional cardiologists with angiogram, angioplasty procedures, temporary pacemakers, and balloon pump insertion.
ICU RN 06/2011 to 10/2011 MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL Hartford, CT

Provided critical care to patients with multi-organ system failure. Focused on safe and effective care.

ICU RN 08/2007 to 05/2011 Bliss 11I, Medical Intensive Care Unit Hartford, CT
  • Exceptional care to the critically ill patient population. Charge RN role responsibilities, teaching, and assisting with rapid response calls when a patient falls ill on the floor units.
01/2004 to 05/2011 HARTFORD HOSPITAL Hartford, CT
Surgical Nurse on General Surgery Unit 10/2005 to 08/2007 Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT
  • Post-operative surgical care, teaching patients the process of recovery.
Patient Care Assistant on Post Angiogram and Angioplasty/ Chest Pain Unit 10/2004 to 10/2005 Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT
  • Assisted patients with their restrictions after procedures. Included behavioral and emotional support and supervision for the cardiac population of patients.
Patient Care Assistant on Neurotrauma, ENT and SDU 01/2004 to 10/2004 Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT
  • Treated and supported patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
Education and Training
Select One: Nursing 5/2003 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY New Haven, CT

Minor in Public Health/ Wellness

Member of Kappa Gamma sorority

Member of Greek Life Society
Associate: Science - Registered Nursing 2005 GOODWIN COLLEGE East Hartford, CT

Dean's List
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Professional Summary

Sixteen years as registered nurse with twelve years of critical care experience working in acute care high acuity work environments.

Certifications and Licenses

License of Registered Nurse in Georgia and California

License of Registered Nurse in Illinois (pending)

NIH certified

CCRN

ACLS and BLS certified

Skill Highlights
  • Skilled critical care nurse in medical, surgical and cardiac, oncology, bone marrow transplant, neuro-vascular and critically ill obstetric patients
  • Familiar with multiple ventilator modes as well as HFOV
  • Management and interpretation of PA catheters
  • CRRT
  • Competent in IABP therapy
  • Charge nurse
  • Member of rapid response team
  • Preceptor for new staff members as well as nursing students in their senior practicum
  • Mentor
Professional Experience
November 2006 to Current
Northside Hospital Atlanta, Georgia ICU Nurse
  • Patient population includes includes medical, surgical, cardiac, neurology, oncology, bone marrow transplant, vascular and critically ill obstetrics
  • Responsible for 1-2 critically ill patients in a busy ICU
  • Communicate with the patients, families and health care team with a primary focus on patient outcomes
  • Serves as relief charge nurse and member of rapid response team
  • Preceptor for new staff members including experienced nurses, new graduates and senior practicum students
  • Mentor
July 2012 to October 2012
American Mobile Nursing CCU RN

Travel nurse contract in CCU at Los Angeles Medical Center during short leave of absence
January 2009 to January 2010
South Fulton Medical Center East Point, Georgia ICU Nurse
  • Responsible for 2-3 critically ill complex patients in busy urban ICU or CCU
January 2005 to July 2006
Respond Medical Birmingham, AL Critical care nurse
  • Able to adapt to new environments and quickly learn the system in multiple ICU's, CCU's and Cardiac cath environments while continuing to utilize professionalism, communication, analytical skills as well as always focusing on patient outcomes.
  • Step Down ICU, Medical Surgical and Cardiac.
August 2002 to October 2004
Northside Hospital Atlanta, Georgia Intermediate ICU nurse
  • Responsible for 3-4 intermediate patients newly transferred from the ICU or Emergency Room.
January 2000 to August 2002
Northside Hospital Atlanta, Georgia Nurse Clinician
  • Designed and implemented, alongside management and quality department, a new unit in the hospital to facilitate an ever growing emergency department to admit and initiate treatment while waiting for a bed in the hospital as well as filling the needs in an ever expanding Interventional Radiology department to care for the post intervention patient.
  • Responsible for implementing a new orientation and education program for the new Short Stay Unit.
  • Researched and implemented, along with management and quality department, monitoring and reporting quality indicators to the hospital system and Joint Commission.
January 1998 to August 2002
Northside Hospital Atlanta, Georgia Nurse Clinician
  • Clinical Educator for busy 43 bed GI medical and Colorectal Surgery Unit
  • Responsible for implementing a new orientation program as well as continuing education designed specifically for the GI medical and Colorectal surgery patients.
  • Monitored and reported compliance with quality and performance indicators within the hospital system as well as Joint Commission.
  • Organized and participated in two Joint Commission Survey's on unit with excellent reviews.
  • Participated in Community education with the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
  • Performed relief charge nurse duties.
  • Acted as interim assistant to the manager during periods of unit management vacancies.
January 1997 to January 1998
Northside Hospital Atlanta, Georgia Medical and Surgical Nurse
Education and Training
1997
Dekalb College
Clarkston, GA Nursing
Accomplishments
  • Nursing Excellence Awards Atlanta Journal Constitution, nomination 2010
  • Shared Governance, Executive Council for Education 2002-2004
  • Northside Hospital Miami-Yoga Teacher Training Course 2002
  • Affiliated with Northside Hospital's previous Planetree philosophy co-established an in house yoga program for employees 2001
  • Clinical Excellence Awards, Runner up 1999 Northside Hospital
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Professional Summary
Responsible Registered Nurse with strong clinical and people skills providing nursing care to a high standard demonstrated by 26 years of experience in a variety of health care settings.
Skills
  • Ears/Nose/Throat expertise, removal of foreign bodies and ear syringing.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Trend care/ Medtech software competent
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Natural leader
Work History
Registered Nurse, 02/2012 to 11/2014
 Springlands Retirement Village – Blenheim
I worked for this establishment for 3 years covering night duties in charge of 24 hospital level residents, villas, care studios and apartments. I was the only trained member of staff on duty, based in the hospital wing and had 3 health care assistants under my supervision. My key responsibilities included: Settling the clients for the night, ensuring they were comfortable and pain free and had access to their call bells, administration of medications and monitoring subcutaneous fluids and syringe drivers, regular repositioning and pressure area monitoring and restraint enabler monitoring. As with all aged care facilities clients would often fall, sometimes causing injuries to themselves. This involved accurate assessment, treatment and documentation and sometimes the need for hospitalisation. Office duties included: allocation of staff and organisation of client plans for the following day, assessment planning and evaluation of care plans and the addition of short term care plans as necessary and organisation and partial completion of necessary documents prior to GP visits. Sadly there were times a client would die and I would be directly responsible in their after care, including contacting the relatives, faxing the GP and pharmacy and completing the necessary legal documents. I am aware of the importance of following policies and procedures and adhering to the health and safety and infection control policies.
Registered Nurse, 01/2014 to Current
 Medibank Health Solutions – Wellington
I am sent referals through Medibank Health Solutions from insurance companies, to visit clients in their own homes and undertake a paramedical assessment for life insurance purposes. Once I recieve the referal, I have to contact the client within 24 hours and make an appointment to visit them at their convenience.
This includes taking bloods for health screening, full health questionnaire and vital signs recordings.
Registered Nurse, 01/2009 to 02/2012
 After Hours GP Service – Blenheim
I worked evening and weekend duties in a busy after hours GP service In this role I learnt to make quick and accurate assessments of incoming patients, including both physical and mental health conditions. Time management is crucial in this job.  I had to accurately assess and gather information so I could prioritize injuries based on medical need. Document of medical history was entered into the computer through Medtech software. I had to ascertain allergies and current medications ,obtain height, weight, body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure. Once the patient was seen by the doctor, I was given a treatment plan to follow. This included: splinting, bandaging, wound dressings, suturing, wax removal, vaccinations, health advice such as smoking cessation, inhaler techniques and general medical advice.
Registered Primary Health Nurse, 07/2010 to 03/2012
 Lister Court Doctors Surgery – Blenheim
I worked as a casual practice nurse for a group of doctors in a very busy GP surgery. During this time I became competent in the application of the following clinical skills: wound care, ear syringing, vaccinations, administration of medications, preparation and assistance with minor surgery, collection of specimens, venepuncture, vital sign monitoring, tympanography, plastering, ECG monitoring, teaching breast self examination, pregnancy testing and counselling, giving dietary advice, and health promotion. I provided consultations in nurse-led clinics including: well women, diabetes reviews, smoking cessation, health checks, cardio-vascular assessment and asthma advise. I realise how important it is to enhance a patients understanding of their health issues so that the best possible outcome can be achieved.
Registered Nurse- Emergency, 05/2006 to Current
 Medimax Ambulance Services – Nelson
For the past eight years, I have been working for Medimax, a Nelson based ambulance service. I have attended mainly motorcross events, but also dance parties, A & P shows, rodeos and  the national speedboat racing. I enjoy the variety and have dealt with many different types of injuries. I have had to learn to assess and plan patient care in often very difficult environments and conditions.  The most common injuries I have tended at the motorcross events are mainly head, fractures to the arms/legs and pelvic/abdominal injuries.  Part of my role is to organise transport for the patient from site, often via helicopter due to the rural location, but at the same time, care for the needs of the people close to the injured person in a sensitive and sympathetic manner. Nursing ‘in the field,' I am often first on the scene; this is where my experience is invaluable as the initial assessment, planning and implementation of care.
Skills and Abilities: -Advanced first aid skills- Excellent Communication Skills- Thorough attention to detail - Ability to work with a variety of people of diverse population - Manage sensitive and confidential information - Ability to take initiative and work with little or no supervision - Capacity to perform under pressure in high stress environment.
Registered Surgical Nurse, 04/2003 to 06/2004
 Nelson Marlborough District Health – Blenheim
This was my first nursing position in New Zealand. In a busy 36 bedded surgical ward caring for clients receiving a variety of both general elective and emergency surgical procedures. The nursing role included educating patients on surgical procedures. Providing preoperative, inter-operative and post operative care to patients. Managing pain and documenting patient's responses to nursing and other interventions. Discharging patients and organising follow up care. Maintaining patient's physical and psychosocial health. Monitoring safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
Education
Enrolled Nurse Level 2: General Nursing, 1988
 Southmead School of Nursing - Bristol United Kingdom
Registered Nurse Level 1: General Nursing, 1994
 Tor and South West College of Nursing - Exeter. Devon. United Kingdom
Certifications
  • APC Number 152127. Expires 31 December 2015
  • NZNO Membership number 1
  • Palliative Care Guidelines - 11/14
  • CPR Update - 06/14
  • NZNC- Code of Conduct Training - 06/14
  • MOH- Infection Prevention and Control - 06/14
  • Niki T34 Syringe Driver - 06/14
  • Foundation Course in Cultural Competency - 05/14
  • Comprehensive First Aid - 05/14
  • Syringe Driver Competency - 05/13
  • Women's Refuge-Steps to freedom - 06/12
  • Introduction to Contraception - 05/12
  • ICOMET Immunisation online update - 10/11
  • CPR update - 11/11

 


 

     
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Professional Summary
Compassionate, energetic and motivated, fully credentialed LPN with 24 years of Orthopedic experience as a Surgical/Office Nurse. 
Leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care.
Licenses
Licensed Practical Nurse in New Mexico, Arizona, Michigan (Active)
 
Licensed Practical Nurse in Texas & Colorado (Inactive)
 
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2016-2018 for Adult/Child/Infant
Certification #740
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Skill Highlights
  • 39 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse
  • 23 Years Orthopedic Surgical / Office Nurse
  • EMR
  • Clinical Expertise
  • Supervisory Duties
  • ICD-10 / CPT Coding
  • Pre / Post op Teaching
  • Strong Medical Ethic
  • Work Independently
  • Charge of Flu Clinics
Professional Experience
Bone and Joint Center of Southern New Mexico September 2015 to December 2015 LPN- Orthopedic Office Nurse
Las Cruces, NM
  • EMR
  • Roomed patients, Vital statistics, Medical history, Data entry
  • Assisted with Casts and Splints
  • Suture / Staple removal, Dressing changes
  • Application of DME
  • Authorizations and Scheduling Procedures
  • Inventory of supplies
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients
Summit Health January 2013 to March 2016 LPN- Health and Wellness Nurse
Novi, MI
  • Charge Of WalMart Flu Clinics In Sierra Vista, Arizona.
  • 40-45 Injections In 5 hrs Clinic Time.
  • Worked Independently.
  • Health Screening For Administration Of Influenza Injections.
  • Provided Necessary Health Education Training For Patients.
The CORE Institute August 2010 to December 2011 LPN- Orthopedic Office Nurse
Prescott, AZ
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records, EMR.
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Roomed patients / Casting / Splints Dressing Changes/Suture Removal Authorizations / Scheduling Appointments, Tests and Procedures
  • Office Closed In Prescott, Arizona on December 31, 2011.
Rim Country Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery July 2004 to December 2009 LPN- Private Orthopedic Surgical / Office Nurse
Payson, AZ
  • Surgical Tech / First Assist
  • Coordinated Instruments / Equipment Needed for Surgical Cases
  • ER Call / Hospital Rounds with Surgeon
  • Office Nurse
  • Office manager
  • Surgery Scheduler / Appointments / Procedures
  • Authorizations
  • Dressing Changes / Suture and Staple Removal
  • Assisted with Casts / Splints
  • Application of DME'S
  • ICD-9 / CPT Coding
  • Pre / Post op Teaching
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • IBM Computer / Athena Program / EMR /PACS for X-rays
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatment.
  • Instrumental in the success of the Orthopedic practice and Sports program.​
Dry Creek Surgery Center March 2004 to July 2004 LPN- Orthopedic Coordinator
Englewood, CO
  • In charge of all orthopedic surgical equipment.
  • Performed weekly inventory of all orthopedic supplies.
  • Surgical Tech / First Assist for Orthopedics and Plastics Surgical cases.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
  • High level of personal accountability.
Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery October 1998 to December 2003 LPN- Private Orthopedic Surgical / Office Nurse
Amarillo, TX
  • Same Nursing Responsibilities as 2004-2009
  • TRAUMA CALL with Orthopedic Surgeon for LEVEL 1 Trauma Hospitals, Northwest Texas & Baptist Hospitals.
  • Surgical Tech / First Assist
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Southwest Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery August 1996 to May 1998 LPN- Private Orthopedic Surgical / Office Nurse
Pampa, TX
  • Same nursing responsibilities as listed from 2004-2009.
  • Columbia Medical Center for all surgeries.
LPN- Kent Orthopedics & Associates June 1995 to August 1996 Orthopedic Office Nurse
Grand Rapids, MI
  • Worked for five Orthopedic Surgeons in four different specialties: Sports Medicine, Total Joints, Spine & Pediatrics.
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
  • Roomed patients.
  • Cast Tech / Application of Braces.
  • Pre / Post op Teaching.
  • Suture / Staple removal, Dressing changes
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Authorizations / Scheduled Procedures
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Evaluated 50-100 patients per day.
Brighton Bone & Joint Clinic August 1990 to June 1995 LPN- Private Orthopedic Surgical / Office Nurse
Brighton, CO
  • Assisted in opening new Orthopedic Practice for one surgeon.
  • Instrumental in the hiring process of new employee's.
  • Billing/Insurance claims ICD-9 / CPT Coding 
  • Surgical / Office Nurse
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Dr. Cheryl Sales July 1986 to August 1989 LPN- Private Surgical Technologist / First Assist
Grand Rapids, MI
  • Dr. Sales owned all of her own surgical instruments and I was responsible for keeping all equipment in excellent working condition.
  • Ordered medical supplies / New instruments.
  • Inventory Meeting's with medical/surgical representatives.
  • Meeting's with Orthopedic Surgical Representatives.
  • Surgical Tech for Dr. Sales
  • Started my life long career as an orthopedic nurse from this date forward.
Home Health Agency January 1982 to April 1986 LPN- Home Health Nurse
Grand Rapids, MI
  • Home Health Nurse for cancer patients, multiple sclerosis and worked in hospitals on the medical / surgical units.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
  • Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans
  • Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. for patients.
Metropolitan Hospital July 1977 to August 1981 LPN- Medical / Surgical Nurse
Grand Rapids, MI
  • Team leader on a medical / surgical floor, responsible for 20-25 patients and 2 nurses aids.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
  • Managed team of medical support personnel.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients.
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
  • Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
  • Patient care for 10-12 patients per shift.
  • Medication nurse for 25-40 patients.
  • Telemetry
  • Willing to work on other specialties units as needed.
Education and Training
1977 Licensed Practical Nurse: Junior College of Practical Nursing (GRCC): Nursing Grand Rapids, MI, USA Nursing Attended numerous skills work shops for Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeons and their assistants over the past 23 years

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