Nurse Resume2Free: edit with wordhttp://www.resumes-cover-letters-jobs.comJoe Thurston6692009-08-22T11:08:00Z2009-08-30T11:28:00Z17184098349480711.8106Jane Doe202 Oak Ridge LaneIndianapolis, Indiana 47804(888) 555-1234R0lGODlhzAEKAMT/AMDAwP39/fv7+/r6+vn5+fT09OHh4dnZ2djY2NbW1rGxsZycnJiYmJSUlHx8 fHd3dwAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACH5BAEA AAAALAAAAADMAQoAQAX/ICCOZGmeaKqubOu+cCzPdG3feK7vfO//wKBwSCwaj8ikUjY4LByPqHRK rVqv2Kx2y+16v+CweEwum8/otHrN/joWhwFkTq/b7/i8fs/v+/+AgYKDhIWGh4iJiouMjY6FCQgG BQEAAQUGCAmbnJ2en6ChoqOkpaanqKmqq6ytrq+wsbKztLW2qZKUj7u8vb6/wMHCw8TFjgQEApXG zM3Oz9DR0tPFDQwKBgIAAgYKDA3g4eLj5OXm5+jp6uvs7e7v8PHy8/T19vf4+fr77tfZIgEEIBtI sKDBgwgTKlzIsKHDhxAjSpxIsaLFixgzatzIseNEZUtCihxJsqTJkyiNAoQAADs= OBJECTIVE To further my career in the Nursing Field and to utilize my Nursing skills to the fullest, assisting the physicians in providing the best care possible, patient education, and to be a patient advocate.SUMMARY Proven qualifications to implement highly effective and respected patient care procedures, with emphasis in the area of skin care.Thorough knowledge and excellent knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Able to work well in interdisciplinary team environments, coordinating with physicians, physical therapists, psychiatrists, and other health care professionals.Proficient in general office duties, including Microsoft Office and knowledge of basic business techniques and methods of using standard word processing, spreadsheet, database and other office software and equipment. I have my ACLS certification. I have been employed in the medical field for over 25 years, including positions as nursing assistant and dialysis tech prior to obtaining my RN License. Charge Nurse on Med-Surgical/Pediatric and Cardiac Step down units.Extensive background in wound care, program management, and staff supervision.RELATED EXPERIENCE Nursing Coordinator, Veterans Center Boston, MA 2008 - Present Nurse CoordinatorOversee care for residents at 200-bed, long-term health care facility. Supervise 6 restorative certified nurses’ aids. Duties included Wound Coordinator, and added responsibilities as Charge Nurse, directing resident health care. Maintain all facility records. Supervised (pressure ulcer) recommended assessment, treatment, and followed up with all patients on a continuous basis. Database tracking of statistics, on wound care procedures and follow up reports. Coordinate resident care, working closely with dieticians, physical therapists, and physicians. Serve as liaison between patients, facility, and families. Develop health care plans for patients suffering from bladder, bowel, mobility, contracture, as well as from ulcer related issues. Modified new wound care prevention program that has had a huge effect on a large percentage of patients with bed ulcers from 11% to 5%, and reduced the time necessary for pre-existing conditions to heal. My program is presently being prepared for use after review by upper management. Currently I am introducing a new skin treatment program. Developing new policies, and protocols, determining new equipment needed, selecting and purchasing/leased equipment, and currently carrying out all the training for my pilot program that was approved for expansion and use in all of our other facilities.Subsequently I earned the Employee of the Month by my peers Award. Rhode Island State Hospital 2006 - 2008 Staff NurseStaff Nurse for 200-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital, supervising duties included LPNs and all nursing aides for 30-bed unit.Coordinate all procedures and re-assess documenting my findings, and work with the clinical staff to coordinate a plan of care for use in a variety of psychiatric patients conditions. Carry out monthly reviews of employees as part of quality assurance program. Prepare all reports for the education department for identification of employee needs and training program options.Nursing Therapy Leader, I took the lead for anxiety reduction with varied sessions with patients.Key member of team that included psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, and social workers.Cambridge Area Hospital, Cambridge, MA 2004 - 2006 Staff NurseI performed emergency room assessment and admissions for voluntary admittance and involuntary admittance. My responsibilities as Therapy Leader, Procedures for Care Coordinator, and Patient Awareness. Performed discharge planning, administering medications daily, and supervised all nurses’ aides and LPN’s. Supporting a 20-bed unit. Helped assess all patients for symptoms of suicidal tendencies and I also served as member of the Emergency Response Team. Worked as Nurse Manager for Pediatric Day Care facility providing special needs while in care. Assessments and managed care for children with disabilities needing PT, OT, and ST. Medication administration, immunization updates, and Medicare billing.EDUCATIONEducationBoston College, Boston, MABS in Nursing, 2005 Cambridge Community College, Cambridge, MAAS in Nursing, 1998 Licenses And CertificationsRegistered NurseCPR Certification MembershipsAmerican Nurses AssociationMassachusetts Nurses Association of RN’s