* * * * * 500 East Newkirk Street * Tuscola, IL 61953 * 217.493.0021 (CELL) * fw9139b4@wes tpost.net Objective: To make a difference to in people's lives for the better my need is to obtain a nursing position that is a benefit to those who need support though medical inte rvention, socially, spiritually, and physically, utilizing my formal education a nd experiences that will provide me the opportunity for professional growth, per sonal satisfaction, spiritual happiness, and a stronger commitment to the commun ity. Qualifications: *The ability to convey a warm yet professional image and easily establish a rapp ort with people from multi-cultural backgrounds. *Ambitious, adventurous, and goal-oriented. *Resourceful problem solver with a talent for identifying needs and presenting e ffective solutions. *Decisive with a unique blend of healthcare experience. Work History:
Health Professionals Ltd(HPL)
2004-2010 RN, Site Manager Working in a Jail environment will prepare most anyone to control their emotions when being yelled at as a lady on the street, or when there is blood or a body hanging from the ceiling. They all need help and they usually all end up saying thank you. These souls are sick people physically when they come to the jail and I never know what I am going to see come though the SALLY port door. I have alw ays relied on my nursing practice to make the right choice. Canterbury Ridge (Emeritus Corporation), Urbana, IL 2004- 2004 Resident Services Director(DON) My duties for this assisted living facility include that of a Director of Nursin g. I manage 8-5 nurses and 8 CNA's, handle the preparation for survey, hiring, i n-service training, budget, scheduling, resident assessments, assist in marketin g and sales, along with the day to day operations of the facility in the absence of the Administrative Director. I work in a team environment making sure the fa cility functions within the state regulations set-up by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Champaign County Jail (Wexford Healthcare), Urbana IL 20003- 2004 Staff RN My major role as a nurse included, medication management and set-up, STD testing , physicals, and individual assessment for sick call. I worked autonomously proc essing the inmate's medical needs and in a team concept with their multi dimensi onal needs in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health regulatio ns, and the jail policies. CIMRO Medical Management, Champaign, IL 2000 - 2002 Reconsideration Coordinator I was responsible for the facilitation of effective peer review of board certifi ed physician, using effective communication, tact, patience, and to establish po sitive interpersonal relationships with physicians and hospital liaisons. I wor ked independently and in a team concept that draws from my clinical background a s a nurse. I was responsible for prioritizing caseload and plan to meet time fr ames. Hilltop Convalescent Center, Charleston, IL 2000 - 2000 StaffRN I was responsible for all treatment and medications for the residents. Charting and documentation of all Medicaid required profiles, therapies, activities and treatments for patients. Notification to physicians of all labs, drug refills, and change of condition affecting the health and quality of life, and the discha rge and admission of any patient in my immediate care for that day. This provid ed me the opportunity to develop good organizational skills and the ability to h andle stress. Nursing Solutions, Champaign, IL 1999 - 2000 RN My responsibilities for this position were the same as in Hilltop Convalescent C enter with the exception I had to learn to think on my feet since every job was at a different long-term care facility. Carle Clinic, Urbana, IL 1996 - 1999 RN My responsibilities in the clinic setting were to assist in all the clinical and administrative duties for 3 geriatric physicians, 2 NPs, 2 PAs, and one Interna l Medicine physician. Handle all implementation of office protocol, changes, an d student teaching. Manage all patient phone calls and incoming nursing home fa xes and calls. Interrupt all INR labs and to adjust medication of coumadin acco rding to each doctor's protocol. Assist in the Geriatric Rounding Service when needed. Education *BSN, Mennonite College of Nursing (aka IL State University), Bloomington, IL (1 995) *Parkland College, Completed Nursing Prerequisites (1990 - 1993) *BS, Eastern IL University, Charleston, IL (1975) *Ricks College (aka Brigham Young University Idaho), Completed Prerequisites, Re xburg, Idaho (1971 - 1973) References: Sue Swain RN, HPL Site Manger, Champaign Co. Jail 1-217-384-1267