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Beth Howell

Annapolis,MD

Summary

Hardworking and dedicated nurse with experience that includes work on both the front end of disease and illness prevention and also conversely, providing critical care nursing to those suffering with disease and illness consequences.

Passionate nurse who desires to give back to the community. Founder of the Maryland chapter of Girls on the Run and nurse volunteer traveling to Haiti on two medical missions.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Wellness Nurse

Peak Health
Washington DC Metropolitan Area
12.2009 - Current
  • Met individually with patients for 30-60 minutes as frequently as every 4 months.
  • Extensive instruction with lifestyle choices, lab work interpretation and evaluation, sub maximal fitness test, body composition analysis.
  • Utilized Active listening skills
  • Practical , individualized and collaborative goal setting ,
  • Wholistic approach to helping patients become the healthiest version that they can be.

Nurse Educator and Manager

Anne Arundel Eye Center
Annapolis, MD
06.2019 - Current
  • Supervise and motivate a team of skilled technicians in a busy Medical Opthalmology office
  • Strong emphasis on team building and creating a positive work environment
  • Follow ups with challenging or time intensive patients for education
  • Provide input on long range projects and strategic planning.

Director

Girls On The Run Annapolis
Annapolis, MD
06.2004 - 06.2020
  • I started the Maryland chapter of Girls on the Run . Our mission statement is " to prepare girls for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living"
  • Developed and submitted a 501(c)3 application.
  • Duties include grant writing, mentoring, planning and implementing programs, processing data concerning target population, training and supervising personnel, marketing, public speaking, health education and budgeting. * The first class had 16 girls and the chapter has annexed 2 counties and has over 500 girls a season.

Critical Care Nurse

Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, MD
03.1992 - 10.1999
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

University Of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore , MD
03.1988 - 03.1992

Neuro trauma ICU nurse.

  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, neuro assessments vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation , ICP monitors and chest tubes.
  • Promoted to Full Partner staff nurse: and as such trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

Staff Registered Nurse

Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, MD
02.1987 - 03.1988

Orthopedic Unit _ total hip/knee unit

  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.


Community Health Nurse

Visiting Nurse Association Of Washington DC
Washington DC
02.1986 - 02.1987
  • Managed case load of homebound patients in washington dc. Submitted required documentation of paper work.

Staff Registered Nurse, ICU

Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA
07.1982 - 02.1986
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.

Staff Registered Nurse

Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church , VA
07.1982 - 07.1983
  • Medical Unit
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical College of Virginia/VCU
Richmond, VA
05.1982

Skills

  • Well rounded both in disease prevention and treatment
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Assessment skills
  • Effective listening skills
  • Collaborative goal setting
  • Physical assessment and prioritizing skills
  • Positive team building skills
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Case management
  • Health and Wellness Management

interests

I enjoy cycling, paddle boarding and spending time with my husband , 3 adult children and Buttermilk and Biscuit ( our cat and dog ).

coursework of Interest

Foundations of Critical Care Nursing -Fairfax Hospital

Foundations of Trauma and Neurotrauma Nursing - UMMS Shock Trauma

12 lead EKG interpretation- Anne Arundel Medical Center

ACLS

Instructor: Management of ICP/Head Injuries Anne Arundel Medical Center

Understanding Adolescents -Anne Arundel Community college

Partnership for a Healthier America Summit -2013

ASCRS /ASOA annual meetings

Timeline

Nurse Educator and Manager

Anne Arundel Eye Center
06.2019 - Current

Corporate Wellness Nurse

Peak Health
12.2009 - Current

Director

Girls On The Run Annapolis
06.2004 - 06.2020

Critical Care Nurse

Anne Arundel Medical Center
03.1992 - 10.1999

Critical Care Registered Nurse

University Of Maryland Medical System
03.1988 - 03.1992

Staff Registered Nurse

Anne Arundel Medical Center
02.1987 - 03.1988

Community Health Nurse

Visiting Nurse Association Of Washington DC
02.1986 - 02.1987

Staff Registered Nurse, ICU

Fairfax Hospital
07.1982 - 02.1986

Staff Registered Nurse

Fairfax Hospital
07.1982 - 07.1983

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical College of Virginia/VCU
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