Nursing and pharmaceutical professional RN-BSN who combines clinical knowledge,leadership and management skills in medical and healthcare environments. Recognized for strong verbal and written
skills used in problem solving and increasing patient satisfaction.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Reimbursement Manager
Covance ( Now Part Of Labcorp)
09.2015 - 04.2022
Delivered impactful in-person presentations throughout the country to physicians and health care providers and pharmaceutical representatives
Provided detailed reimbursement information on drugs for Amgen and Astellas
Handled any difficulties that medical staff had getting reimbursement for patients
Pharmaceutical Sales and Management
GlaxoSmitheKline Pharmaceuticals
01.1990 - 06.2010
Senior Executive Account Manager
Oncology 2003-2010
Managed large geographic territory presenting oncology products to teaching based hospitals and rural oncologists
Instructed physicians in use of oncology products utilizing top thought leaders from major cancer institutions
Hospital selling to pharmacy directors
Instructed and worked closely with cardiac surgeons and hospital staff to identify and treat heparin induced thrombocytopenia
Senior Executive Manager
1998-2002
Managed 16 sales representatives to achieve their quarterly sales goals and also their professional growth with in the company
Responsible for instruction in selling skills, performance reviews and team building
Sales Representative
1990-1997
Managing a large geographic territory covering all specialties of physicians including family practice,surgeons, internists and psychiatrists
Launched numerous pharmaceutical products
Nurse Manager
University Of Minnesota Hospital
10.1987 - 06.1989
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Managed 77 nurses and medical stall in 1700-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
The unit I managed was the the designated aids unit and other medical patients such as post transplant and gastric bypass
Registered Nurse
Veterans Medical Center
06.1976 - 09.1987
Oncology Nurse Specialist
Established an outpatient infusion area
Worked closely with physicians treating and managing inpatients and outpatient clinic