COLLEEN NEWTON

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

I am a hardworking, dependable and loyal employee. In my employment history you will see I have completed 27 years of services at the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center before I retired almost 10 years ago. I am very flexible as you can as evidence by the different positions I have held. I am seeking employment from home for data entry I have worked with X-Cel and other databases. I am open to try other jobs that can be completed at home.

Overview

Work History

Chief Nurse Executive

Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center

Corpus Christi, TX

2/1/2000 - 10/01/14

Oversaw 120 nurses and aids to provide care to Intellectually Developmentally Disabled persons.
Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations related to nursing practice.
Oversaw recruitment, retention, training, and development of nurses and other healthcare staff.
Engaged actively in community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting health awareness among local residents.

Infirmary Supervisor

Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center

Corpus Christi, TX

1/1/95 - 1/31/00

Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Performed employee vaccinations and on the job injuries and maintained a datebase for 800+ employees.
Directed and supervised team of 30 employees in daily operations.
Worked with all departments to ensure proper care of residents.
Coordinated hurricane evacuation procedures.

RN Floor Nurse

Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center

Corpus Christi, TX

08/01/91 - 12/31/94

Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
Assisted in safe transportation of individuals during hurricane evacuations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX

09-1996

Bachelor of Arts - RN

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX

09-1991

Skills

Patient Safety
Staff Development
Cultural Competency

Quality Improvement
Maintain multiple databases to track residents illness/injuries, staff work injuries and vaccinations and QA data

Timeline

Chief Nurse Executive

Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center

2/1/2000 - 10/01/14

Infirmary Supervisor

Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center

1/1/95 - 1/31/00

RN Floor Nurse

Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center

08/01/91 - 12/31/94

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Bachelor of Arts - RN

Del Mar College