Cheryl Ekenes
Wrangell
Summary
Professional nurse with 28 years of management experience in acute care, home health, nursing education, and retail. Seeking to utilize my knowledge and experience to provide culturally competent care to diverse populations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse Long Term Care and Outpatient Services
Wrangell Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Live Review Educator and NCLEX Specialist
ATI Nursing Education
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Nurse educator and NCLEX specialist preparing nurses to be successful when sitting for their state licensure exam.
Charge Nurse and New Hire Preceptor
White River Health Center
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
University Of Arkansas Community College
03.2021 - 04.2024
- Actively participated in ongoing curriculum review processes, ensuring relevance and alignment with current nursing practice standards.
Full time faculty
Missouri Southern State University
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Nursing instructor in a BSN program with a focus on adult health and clinical skills
- Clinical instructor in acute care setting
- Heavily involved in curriculum revision.
Program Manager
Ozarka College
07.2010 - 08.2020
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
Staff Nurse Home Health
North Arkansas Home Care
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Provided direct patient care, admitted patients, constructed care plans, coordinated care with specialty services and the primary care physician.
Staff Nurse-ICU
Baxter County Medical Center
12.2007 - 09.2008
- My duties included direct patient care in a critical care setting
- Trauma nurse certified.
Loss Prevention Regional Manager
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
04.1991 - 07.2001
- Responsible for minimizing fiscal losses to all Wal-Marts and Sam’s Clubs in Alaska and the city of Seattle.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify patterns, trends, and areas of concern related to theft or fraud within the store environment.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing Administration -
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas01.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas01.2013
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Ozarka College
Melbourne, Arkansas01.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Ozarka College
Melbourne, Arkansas01.2006
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 08/31/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 08/31/25
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 2025
- Emergency Medical Tech, 03/31/26
- Nurse Educator Institute graduate, North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education, 2016
- Alaska Registered Nurse, 218060
- Arkansas Registered Nurse, 080280
Timeline
Staff Nurse Long Term Care and Outpatient Services
Wrangell Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Live Review Educator and NCLEX Specialist
ATI Nursing Education
10.2021 - 04.2024
Charge Nurse and New Hire Preceptor
White River Health Center
07.2021 - 04.2024
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
University Of Arkansas Community College
03.2021 - 04.2024
Full time faculty
Missouri Southern State University
09.2020 - 06.2021
Program Manager
Ozarka College
07.2010 - 08.2020
Staff Nurse Home Health
North Arkansas Home Care
07.2008 - 07.2012
Staff Nurse-ICU
Baxter County Medical Center
12.2007 - 09.2008
Loss Prevention Regional Manager
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
04.1991 - 07.2001
Master of Science in Nursing Administration -
Arkansas Tech University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Arkansas Tech University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Ozarka College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Ozarka College
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