• Job Target: nurse practitioner
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• Seeking: Full-Time
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EDUCATION Masters of Science as Nurse Practitioner 1995-1998 Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Three-year scholarship winner from the Association of Operating Room Nurses Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1986-1994 Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI Graduated Magna Cum Laude. EMPLOYMENT 2008 to Current Oregon Region Manager Employee Health Services Responsible for operations of seven EHS offices. Currently we have a staff of sixteen. Our department interacts with every Providence department in the state of Oregon. My department covers new hire on-boarding, immunizations, Workersí Compensation, Employee safety are responsible for keeping the records information for 16,000 employees. After I started we improved our flu vaccination numbers by 30%. I have revamped the BBFE program to increase efficiency, decrease cost and keep the exposed employee at the bedside. I sit on many committees and workgroups. I have initiated weekly phone conversations with each of the outlying sites to try to improve communication. I also initiated monthly phone meetings with all of my nursing staff to increase the feeling of team membership and decrease isolation. Currently my budget is on target. 2006-2008 Legacy Health System Portland, OR Co-teach the internship program, training new nurses to be OR nurses. Surgical Services Education and Quality Improvement Develop competencies, self learning modules and orientation plans for use in OR, PACU, Endoscopy, Same Day Services and Central Supply across the systems five hospitals. Responsible for risk oversight for Surgical Services. Participate in the root cause analysis program for surgical services incidents. Member of the five system wide unit quality counsels. Serve on the SCIP committee for Surgical Services, Developed the SCIP Best Practice Bundle. Sept. 2005- July 2006 Ashland Occupational Health, Ashland, OR Nurse Practitioner, Primary practitioner for a small occupational medicine and travel medicine clinic. I presented luncheon programs to local businesses for education and to increase usage of our program.   August 1999-Sept. 2005 Asante Health System Three Rivers Community Hospital Grants Pass, OR Employee Health Nurse Practitioner I provided medical care for on-the-job injuries and minor acute illnesses, perform pre-employment physicals and administer the Workerís Compensation Program. Participated in various hospital wide committees Chair of Injury Review committee, member of the Safety Committee, Infection Control Committee and Emergency management Committee. Ran the professional staff pool during disasters. August 1998-1999 Rogue Valley Medical Center Medford, OR Clinical Nurse Specialist Designed an orientation program that integrated clinical competencies and desirable attributes. Represented my department at both the RVMC Infection Control Committee and the joint RVMC and Providence Medical Center Infection Control Committee. BLS instructor. August 1987- 1998 Hinsdale Hospital Lead RN Operating Room and Clinical Nurse III Position required frequent interfacing with physicians and members of other departments. Responsible for equipment, supplies and personnel for the General, Gyne, Plastics and Dental services. Completed performance reviews for the "Gen-Gyne" team and night staff. I handled the budget and ordering as needed for the areas I was responsible for. Formed the Laser Safety Committee and functioned as itís chair and Laser Safety Officer for ten years. I was also a member of the house-wide products and equipment standardization committee. We reduced duplication of products while negotiating contracts that were cost saving as well as increasing quality. Member of the Clinical Ladderís Committee that encouraged career growth and development among nurses. I was one of only two administrative RNs to achieve Clinical Nurse Excellence Award. 1982-1987 Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL Staff Nurse Functioned as a preceptor as well as staff nurse. I was appointed the Laser Safety Officer. Cross- trained to the Recovery Room and pre-admission testing services Previously I have fifteen years as an Operating Room Technician Skills Excellent communications skills Excellent Nursing skills Strong knowledge of A & P after years in the OR Ability to form cordial relationships with physicians and patients Adaptability Computer skills

Job Target

nurse practitioner