Charlene Speaks
Columbia,USA
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with a history of increasing responsibility. Proven innovative roles in dynamic performance-oriented organizations. Resourceful, decisive and dependable hands-on leader who is focused with a clear vision to effectively provide quality healthcare solutions.
Knowledgeable community care case manager with solid history of managing complex caseloads and providing comprehensive support to diverse client populations. Proven ability to assess client needs and develop tailored action plans that drive positive outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager, Cardiology Clinic/INVESTED Clinical Trial Nurse
WJB Dorn VA Medical Center
07.2015 - Current
- Responsible for Providing case management to cardiac patients in the outpatient cardiology clinic, cardiac rehab charge RN, oversee daily operations of Cardiac Rehab for our veterans.
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions required to meet the veteran’s health and human services.
- I am the lead RN for the INVESTED Clinical Research Trial for FY 2018.
- The INVESTED Clinical Research Trail is the influenza vaccine among decompensated heart failure Veterans.
- The INVESTED Clinical Research trail is a multi-center study with the goal of 30 Veterans receiving the vaccine.
- I am also one of the lead RN for the EMPEROR Clinical Research study FY 2019.
- The EMPEROR Clinical Research.
- Lead nurse for the Medicine Clinic quarterly newsletter and birthday committee.
- Co-author of the DHEC Fact Sheet for Veteran's Mental Health and Substance use in SC: 2015-2017 BRFSS Analysis.
Staff Nurse, PACU
WJB Dorn VA Medical Center
07.2015 - Current
- Responsible for providing overall hospital medical care and teaching classes to post-surgical military veterans.
- Self directs in the provision of education, consultation, and communication of findings to medical center management and staff.
- Participates in opportunities for process improvement.
RN (Part Time Staff)
Providence Hospital Northeast
02.2001 - Current
- Responsible for providing overall care for children and adults in areas of critical care, ED, medical/surgical and orthopedics.
- Duties also include charge nurse duties, PI project participation, and preceptor for new hire nurses.
Adjunct Clinical/Laboratory Instructor
South University
02.2014 - 08.2015
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
University of South Carolina
08.2013 - 12.2014
RN (Same Day Surgery)/PACU & Pre-Admission
Moncrief Army Hospital
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Responsibilities included charge nurse duties, PI projects, documentation specialist using Essentris.
- Areas of responsibility included pre-admission, same day surgery, post-surgery/recovery.
RN, Cath Lab/PCU/Med Surgical, Tele/Rehab/PACU
Palmetto Baptist Medical/Richland Memorial Hospital
02.2002 - 10.2011
- Assessed patients’ overall physical condition upon admission, administered medications and labs as ordered.
- Scheduled appointments with providers.
RN/PRN Staff
Medical Staffing Network
07.1999 - 12.2010
- Travel Nurse
Education
MSN - Informatics
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBSN - undefined
Kaplan University
Chicago, ILAS Degree - Registered Nurse
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SCDiploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SCSkills
- Nursing care administration
- Implementation of care strategies
- Compliance with nursing policies and procedures
- Patient documentation
- Inter-professional electronic health record management
- Experienced in navigating CPRS
- Strategic leadership
- Collaborative teamwork
- Building professional connections
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Case Manager, Cardiology Clinic/INVESTED Clinical Trial Nurse
WJB Dorn VA Medical Center
07.2015 - Current
Staff Nurse, PACU
WJB Dorn VA Medical Center
07.2015 - Current
Adjunct Clinical/Laboratory Instructor
South University
02.2014 - 08.2015
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
University of South Carolina
08.2013 - 12.2014
RN (Same Day Surgery)/PACU & Pre-Admission
Moncrief Army Hospital
08.2010 - 06.2014
RN, Cath Lab/PCU/Med Surgical, Tele/Rehab/PACU
Palmetto Baptist Medical/Richland Memorial Hospital
02.2002 - 10.2011
RN (Part Time Staff)
Providence Hospital Northeast
02.2001 - Current
RN/PRN Staff
Medical Staffing Network
07.1999 - 12.2010
BSN - undefined
Kaplan University
AS Degree - Registered Nurse
Midlands Technical College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Midlands Technical College
MSN - Informatics
Walden University
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Qualified through education, experience, training, professional licensure and successful track record. Intensive medical services requiring mature judgment and use of complex practice skills and interventions. Increased responsibility associated with establishing reasonable priorities and communicating clear direction. Defines and attends to professional practice issues and conceptual knowledge. Shares information with staff via a management style marked by conscientious delegation and a knowledgeable approach., Administers nursing care to assigned groups of patients, implements plan of care in compliance with nursing policies and procedures. Accurately documents patient care in an inter-professional electronic health record. Very resourceful to staff in regard to CPRS navigation. Demonstrates leadership skills using a diverse range of experience in various disciplines and product categories. Displays a team approach and relationship building with physicians and staff., Participates in the professional development of colleagues through teaching and mentoring. Ability to provide training, orientation, consulting, and guidance within specialization of practice. Willingly works as a member of a team in all assignments and makes caring for the Veteran priority. Highly capable of providing innovative solutions and critical support to diverse technology and professional management services. Able to manage time and resources to meet deadlines and finalize multiple projects.
Recognition Honors
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude – Kaplan University
- Treasurer, Midlands Technical College Nursing Class
- VA LEAD Graduate 2018
- VA Yellow Belt Certification 2019
- VA Silver Nurse Ambassador 2020
- Palmetto Gold Recipient 2020