Nurse/Occupational Helath

Opportunity where I can utilize my vast nursing clinical and management experience and skills.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

GWU/ITT-BOS, Doha, Qatar
Charge Nurse October 2009 - Present
• Provide 24 hour a day/7 days per week oversight, coverage and accountability for the ASG-QA-TMC.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care for troops in the clinic and host nation medical facilities.
• Acts as liaison between patient/family and host nation health care personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively.
• Plans, Implements and Evaluates clinic processes to ensure efficient delivery of health care services.
• Directs and oversees day to day activities of TMC in accordance with Army Regulations/Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provides direct supervision for Registered Nurse team and ancillary staff.
• Procures equipment needed for clinic and provide applicable training for medical staff
• Provide on-going training and evaluation of competency of nursing staff.
• Designated Sexual Assault Clinical Provider ( SACP)
• Actively involved in Mass Casualty Plan/Training as a First Responder
• Attend Management activities and Meetings
• Experienced with a variety of healthcare models/concepts to ensure high quality, Evidenced Base care is provided.

Department of Veterans Affairs, Mobile, AL, United States
Registered Nurse III (Primary Care/Mental Health) August 2007 – July 2009
• Provided care for adult patients, rotating between primary care and mental health care.
• Prioritized care based on patient acuity, identified needs, implemented treatment protocols.
• Functioned effectively in Charge Nurse role requiring the application of problem solving skills.
• Evaluated practice of self and others against professional standards of practice and relevant regulations (JCAHO, CARF, OSHA, ANA) and took action to improve compliance.

Department of Veterans Affairs, Dothan, AL, United States
Registered NurseIII /Clinic Coordinator November 2003 – August 2007
• Provided 24 hour/day 7 days/week accountability and responsibility for day to day functions of
Community Based Outpatient Mental Health clinic serving AL, GA and FL catchment area, with over 2500 veterans assigned.
• Provided direct supervision of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social worker, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Services Representatives and ancillary staff.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Nursing 1989
University of Mobile, Mobile, AL, United States
Dual Concentration: Administration/Management and Adult Health
G.P.A 3.73

Bachelor of Science, Nursing 1984
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

Hours towards Doctorate, Health Care Administration
Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE May 1989-November 2003
• Ventiv Health U.S. Sales, Inc./Bayer, Dothan, AL, United States
Anti-Infective Sales Specialist
• Pharmacia & Upjohn, Memphis, TN, United States
• Sales Representative
• Roberts Brothers, Inc., Mobile, AL, United States
Real Estate Agent (3.5 Million Dollar Producer)
• Mobile County Public School System, Mobile, AL, United States
Case Manager
• Searcy Hospital, Mt. Vernon, AL, United States
Staff Development Instructor
• Bishop State Community College, Mobile, AL, United States
Instructor
• Providence Hospital Center for Life Decision, Mobile, AL, United States
Nurse Manager
• United States Air Force, Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, United States
Registered Nurse (First Lieutenant) May 1985 – August 1989
As the shift leader, assumed responsibility for directing and supervising military and civilian medical personnel on a 30-bed multi-service unit.