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• Industry: Nursing Resumes

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163 Woodbridge Avenue Sewaren, NJ. 07077 March 23rd.2009 NJ. Dear Sir/Madam, Please find attachment; Resume for the position of a Director of Nursing as advertised. This letter is intended to express my interest for this or applicable positions within your company. As indicated on my resume; I am a registered nurse in the state of New Jersey. I also hold the following certifications in the medical field: ACLS, BLS, Telemetry, Wound Care Certification, currently working on Infection Control Certification and Masters Degree in the area of Geriatrics. I am seeking this opportunity to allow for continued challenging responsibilities, and expansion of knowledge and skills in the area of nursing. It is my belief that a position within your company will provide me with the opportunity to accomplish my goals this area. I look forward to an opportunity to interview with you soonest. Sincerely Yoursí Sharon Chioma Nwanne SHARON CHIOMA NWANNE 163 WOODBRIDGE AVENUE ï SEWAREN, NJ 07077 ï PHONE (732) 277-9508 ï E-MAIL NWANNECH@AOL.COM, SNWANNE@YAHOO.COM OBJECTIVE Seeking a position as a Director of Nursing EDUCATION  M.H.A/Gerontology University of Phoenix in Progress; Graduation date August 2009  B.S.N in Nursing 2004 Seton Hall University, South Orange NJ  O.D. Optometry 1993 Abia State University, Nigeria AREAS OF EXPERTISE Teaching, Mentoring, and Leadership. Staff management/supervision. Patient and Staff education. Quality Assurance, Budget Administration and good organizational skills. Excellent verbal communication skills. Use of Microsoft word, excel and power point. CERTIFICATIONS Infection Control Course 2008 (waiting for certification) W.C.C. Wound Care Certification- 2007 (WCEI) Sharp Debridement Course- 2007 (Infinitus) ACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)- 2008 BLS Certified Instructor (Basic Life Support)- 2007 Telemetry Certified- 2007 Phlebotomy and EKG Certification- 2003 IV Certification- 2005 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Wound Care Manager Care One, Pulmonary Unit (LTACH) Perth Amboy NJ Dec 2006-Present  Development of Job Description.  Formulation of new policies and protocols to enhance Quality Assurance.  Development of Skin and Wound Care Program.  Development of Skin and Wound Care Formulary.  Working with interdisciplinary team to bring about effective care of patients.  Recommend treatment and supportive equipment to improve wound healing  Review environmental and nutritional factors that impede healing of wounds.  Development of documentation and assessment forms used by the hospital.  Education of staff and MDís on current and evidence based wound care practices.  Liaison with Sales Rep.  Effective management of cost of suppliers and equipment for wound care.  Development of Plan of Care for effective wound healing.  Currently involved with NJHA in Collaborative Work in Pressure Ulcer Prevention. (Recently presented with a plaque Sept; 2008) Director, Nursing Clinical Services (PharmCare USA) Edison NJ Sept 2007-Present.  Clinical Liaison between the pharmacy and vendor homes  Development of protocols and clinical development  Monitoring of policies in place.  Provision of BLS and CPR courses to staff.  Nursing consultant in liaison with Director of pharmacy in facilitating and monitoring all nursing and clinical standards. Nurse Supervisor Care One, Pulmonary Unit (LTACH) Perth Amboy NJ Dec 2005-Dec 2006  Effective admission and discharge planning of patients.  Development of plan of care from admission to discharge with involvement of patient, significant other or family.  Ability to use good clinical judgment in assessment and documentation of patient care.  Provided direct care with emphasis on meeting both physical and emotional needs of patients.  Administered IV fluids, medications and antibiotics and observe for any reactions and side effects.  Employ sharp analytical and problem solving skills in assessing patients for skin integrity, lung sounds, monitoring of patients on ventilator, wounds and dressing changes.  Delegate assignments and supervise efforts of nursing staff as charge nurse (1 year role). Nursing Supervisor Care One Hamilton, New Jersey Jan 2005-Dec 2005  Nursing Supervisor per diem position- Coordination of care in 250 bedded facilities, Long Term care, Acute Care and Alzheimerís unit.  Delegation of assignment and supervision of nursing staff.  Staff development and clinical resource person to nursing staff. Clinical Nurse; Various Nursing Agencies Feb. 2005- Present  Oxford Agency; Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Hamilton, NJ  Medical Staffing; Morris Memorial Hospital, Medsurg. Telemetry  Phoenix; RWJH. New Brunswick, NJ. Trinitas;Telemetry, Surgical Oncology  Maxime; Saint Maryís hospital Hoboken, Medsurg. Telemetry ,Pulmonary unit Clinical Nurse Mount Sinai Hospital NY Dec 2004-Dec 2005  Care for patients on 42 bed Cardiac Telemetry floor  Full body assessment, documentation, IV therapy, wound care, venipuncture, and other various procedures.  Assessment of patients on the monitor, pre-post care, cardiac catheterization.  Patient and family education. Professor/Head of Department Abia State University, Nigeria Sept 1995- Nov 2002  Education and mentoring of students in the College of Optometry and health science  Clinical Coordinator of Optometry clinic  Clinical orientation of students/Academic Adviser to fresh men  Academic development of staff and fellow professors.  Community outreach in the villages, reduction of incidence of cataracts, glaucoma and amblyopia in the community.  Implementation of good use of ocular devices.  Author, ìCommon Eye Diseasesî 1999 Member of New York Board of Nursing Ass. Member of New Jersey Board of Nursing Ass. Member NAWC (National Alliance of Wound Care) REFERENCES Will be furnished upon request.

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