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Objective
To obtain a position that is challenging and will allow me to utilize my knowledge, leadership
skills, and experience in creative ways to guide the staff, patients, and/or students while
further developing my nursing career.
Qualification Summary
More than fourteen years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to various
patient populations. Over five years experience in leadership as a Hospital Supervisor and
Emergency Department Manager. Possess the ability to work well as part of a dedicated
team of professionals to ensure the delivery of quality patient care.
Licensure/Certifications
RN License: 4704236205
ACLS
PALS
BLS
TNCC
NRP
S.T.A.B.L.E
ABLS online
Professional Experience
North Ottawa Community Hospital, Grand Haven, MI
Nurse Manager Emergency Department
June
2014-Present
Responsible for all functions of the Emergency Department and oversight of staff
Duties include but not limited to payroll, scheduling, interviewing and hiring of staff,
continuing education for nursing staff, process improvement and performance improvement,
budgeting, and collaboration with physicians
Emergency Room Nurse, House Supervisor
August
2011-June 2014
Is responsible for overseeing hospital operations during the off shifts.
Serves as Incident Commander and implements disaster protocols.
Adjusts staffing based on census and HPPD in an effort to maintain cost effective
operations.
Provides nursing care to patients of all ages within the Emergency Department.
House Supervisor
January 2011- October 2012
Is a representative for the hospital leadership team, risk and compliance, patient relations,
and communication departments during the off shift hours of operations.
Is responsible for the coordination of resource staff placement throughout hospital to assist
with staffing needs in a cost effective and efficient manner.
Initiates disaster plans and represents the hospital incident commander until disaster
response team arrives. Assists the ED with activation of the HERT team and coordinates care
of the contaminated patient with the HERT dispatcher.
Diffuses problems and addresses patient/family/staff concerns and issues as needed while
maintaining strictest levels of confidentiality.
Provided nursing care to cardiovascular and thoracic telemetry patients, including preoperative CABG patients, post-operative vascular surgery patients, post-operative
thoracotomy patients, and post heart cath patients.
Responsible for nursing assessment and proper delegation of tasks.
Responsible for interpretation and monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
Education
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1998-2002
Holly High School, Holly, MI
High School Diploma, 1993-1998
Professional Memberships
Member, Emergency Nurses Association, June 2010-Present.