Susan (Jill) Mechem Wichita, KS 67204 E-mail: jm135eb58@westpost.

net Objective Working with the public in the medical field with potential for advancement. Thi s could be dealing directly with patients/clients and utilizing previous skills and knowledge with continued learning. Good communication and support with other medical personnel and staff members. Working regular PT-FT hours, preferably th ree 12 hour day shifts and no nights. I would like to stay in the Wichita, Kansa s area. Prefer smaller hospitals, health department, clinic, or correctional set ting. This could be negotiable for the right position, location, benefits and sa lary. Qualifications Have some experience in most areas that deal with patient care, much of this has been with medical/surgical patients, emergency department patients, some ICU pa tients and clinical patients. I received my Bachelors of Science in Nursing at S outhwestern College in 1999. BLS-renewal date 02/12. For several years was parttime house supervisor at a rural hospital. I worked with nursing agencies for ab out four years at various hospitals and medical facilities. Reliability and punc tuality are some strong attributes I'll bring to the work place. Most recently I 've been working in a correctional setting, from 07/08 -01/11. Education 1998-1999 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas . 1995-1996 RN with associates in applied Science, Butler Co. Comm. College, El Do rado, Kansas. 1990-1991 LPN, Wichita Area Vocational Technical School, Wichita, Kansas

Relevant Experience 2008-2011 RN, BSN, Correct Care Solutions, El Dorado Correctional Facility, El D orado, Kansas. Working in a busy clinic setting that was responsible for the hea lth care needs of between 1,200-1,500 inmates. Some of the duties included picki ng up sick call slips, triaging sick calls, emergent seen ASAP, urgent to be see n during my shift or 12 hours and the non urgent to be seen in 24 hours except w eekends. The sick call was for the entire facility. Every ER call for all area h ad to be seen immediately. Responding with emergency equipment to the site of al l signal medicals, these could be inmates, visitors or staff. Mental health roun ds and responding to possible new mental health issues and getting crisis level placement if needed. Doing various procedures and assisting the ARNP's and physi cian with procedures as needed. Noting all the ARNP and physicians orders for th e day. 2008 RN, BSN, Newton Medical Center, Newton, Kansas October 15, 07-February 29, 08. Working on a busy Medical Unit this included assessments, implementing care, cont. monitoring, doing and assisting with procedures/treatments, giving medica tions, evaluation and education. Communicating with patients, families and other staff members.

2007 RN, BSN, Intelistaf, Wichita, Kansas March, 12, 07, Working as per diem sta ff includes working on a daily basis and/or a contract basis as a Registered Nur se. Worked per diem for Anthony Hospital in Anthony, KS August 07. This was a cr itical access hospital and included covering the ED and working the Med/Surg are a. Worked for 10 weeks at Select Specialty Hospital in Wichita, KS, 5/07-7/07. T his was a long term acute care hospital. Worked for 4 weeks at Memorial Hospital in Mcpherson, KS, 3/12/7-4/8/7. This was on a General Med/Surg unit. Also, work ed per diem at Newton Medical Center, Newton, KS and William Newton Hospital, Wi nfield, KS. 2006 RN, BSN, Springview Manor, Conway Springs, KS June 29, 06-Currently (PRN). Working as active director of nursing and as staff RN. Some duties include overs eeing residents, staff members, reviewing charts, & doing MSDS's. 2006 RN, BSN, Galachia Heart Hospital, Wichita, KS April 3, 06-May 26, 06, Assis ted with putting together a new Emergency Department. This included completing a nd preparing ENA modules for employees and many other educational processes. Rec eiving supplies and equipment and implementing them into the department. 2006 RN, BSN, Emerald, Health Services, Santa Monica, CA Jan. 1-Feb. 11, 06, Bak ersfield, CA. Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Receiving ED patients, assessing, i mplementing care, cont. monitoring, giving medications, doing treatments, evalua tion and education. Communicating with patients, families and other staff member s. 2005 RN, BSN, Trustaff, Cincinnati, OH May-August, 05, Blythe, CA. Palo Verde Ho spital. Working in the ED doing patient triage, assessments, delivery of care, e valuation and education. Assisting and utilizing other staff members as needed. 2003-2005 RN, BSN, All About Staffing, Sunrise, FL, Nov., 03-March, 05, Wichita, KS. Wesley Medical Center. The nursing duties were primarily the same as stated above. All charting and medication administration was done electronically. Acti ve in helping to implement new E-mar system. 2003 RN, BSN, Intelistaf Agency, Wichita, KS. Sept., 03-Nov., 03, Wichita, KS. T his included floating to several different medical facilities on a as needed bas is, Our lady of the Lords Rehab. Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital, Riverside Hospital, and Wesley Medical Center. The nursing duties were primarily the same as stated above. 1991-2003 LPN/RN, BSN, St. Lukes Hospital that merged into Sumner Regional Medic al Center, Wellington, KS. The responsibilities were the same as listed above in cluding part-time house supervisor. As an LPN I assisted the RN's in specialty a reas. Other Experience I worked as A Nursing Assistant soon after graduating from High School and conti nued to pursue my education in the nursing field while raising a family until my current Bachelor of Science Degree. My cumulative grade point average was 3.539 4. I've had many certifications in the past including IV therapy as an LPN, TNCC

, ENPC, ACLS, NALS, PALS and the certifications that are currently active. Drivi ng forces in my nursing career are Compassion, Empathy, Patience, and Caring. Ge nerally in my life they are responsibility, loyalty, commitment, honor, honesty, and strong family values. Nursing is a very special job that I take great pride in and believe you can make a difference. I will be an asset to your facility.

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