Derek Whitney Copple
Texas City,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive nursing and customer engagement experience. Proven track record in leading teams and improving patient care while effectively managing sales negotiations and building client relationships in various healthcare and sales settings. Seeking a teaching position focused on health education or nursing with a diverse student population.
Overview
1
1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
New Car Sales Consultant
Subaru Of Clear Lake
Houston, Texas
11.2025 - Current
- Engaged customers to understand their vehicle needs and preferences.
- Demonstrated vehicle features and benefits during test drives.
- Assisted customers in completing financing applications and paperwork.
- Maintained knowledge of current Subaru models and promotions.
- Built lasting relationships with customers through follow-up communication.
- Utilized CRM systems to track customer interactions and leads.
- Managed sales negotiations and financing options.
Registered Nurse
Advanced Healthcare Home Health and Coastal Hospice
Garden Grove, CA
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Admission of Hospice and Home Health Patients
- Provide Direct care to Home Health and Hospice Patients
- Supervising RN (LVN, CHHA)
- Provide Postmortem and Death Visits
Front End Cashier
Grocery Outlet
Blythe, CA
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Retirement job
- Stocking
- Customer Service
Professor of Nursing
Palo Verde College
01.1996 - 06.2024
- I provide instruction in the following courses: Licensed Vocational Nursing, Phlebotomy, Certified Nursing Assistant Course, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses, IV Therapy, Home Health Aide
- Developed curriculum for nursing courses based on current healthcare standards.
- Led classroom discussions to enhance student understanding of nursing principles.
- Mentored nursing students through clinical practice and professional development.
Patient Care Coordinator
Hurst Physical Therapy
Blythe, CA
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Responsible for all Public Relations and Marketing
- Assisted with Patient Referrals
- Assisted with Planned Home Health Development
Registered nurse
Southwest Nursing Service
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Registry Staff RN, in all clinical areas. Most frequently ER, ICU, Telemetry, Outpatient Surgery, Medical Surgical, Cardiology, Oncology and Home Health.
Chief nursing officer
Palo Verde Hospital
Blythe, CA
01.1992 - 01.2002
- Responsible for all facets of Patient Care
- Completed JCAHO survey visits with no Type I deficiencies in Patient Care Areas
- Developed effective staffing tool, satisfactory with JCAHO, and new state regulations.
- Was successful in nurse recruitment, going from 60% contract staff to 20%
- Ensured Title 22 compliance
- Responsible for Pharmacy and Dietary Departments as well as Nursing Departments
- Maintained budgetary goals for all Nursing, Pharmacy and Dietary Departments
Emergency Department Director
Palo Verde Hospital
Blythe, CA
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Responsible for all Emergency Department Staff
- Coordinated Physician Schedule
- Implemented staffing plan, policies and procedures, completed employee evaluations.
- Met all conditions of participation and JCAHO
- 150 miles to nearest Trauma Center. Therefore, all critical patients within area were treated at Palo Verde and stabilized then transferred to nearest trauma center.
- Conducted Staff In-Services and Training
- Staff nurse 2 days a week. Hands-on care provided to all age groups from infants to geriatrics.
Home Health Director/Nurse
Palo Verde Hospital
Blythe, CA
03.1996 - 03.1998
- Responsible for off-site Home Health Agency and staff
- Tripled home Health visits while maintaining solid productivity numbers
- Expanded service area into Arizona, becoming first dual state home Health Agency
- Conducted Community Forums regarding Home Health Services
- Passed JCAHO survey with no deficiencies
- Increased profits by 20%
- Conducted Home Health visits performing care to the geriatric population
- Provided Patient Education to families dealing with patients in the homecare setting
RN III
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Staff nurse in Outpatient Surgery Department
- Helped with scheduling of surgical cases
- Assistant to Physicians with patients needing special procedures
- Floated to GI Lab and Pain Management Centers
- Large percentage of patients are over the age of 65.
House Supervisor
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
Banning, CA
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Administrative responsibilities including assisting in managing nursing staff and nursing care
- Liaison between Medical Staff and Nursing. Next shift staffing on Acuity and HPPD system
- Responsible for all after hours administrative issues
Registered Nurse
Columbia Nursing Services
01.1990 - 01.1993
- One-year assignment at high Desert Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility. Both Skilled and Sub Acute Units. Home Health Cases
Emergency Department Director
Palo Verde hospital
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Responsible for Complete oversight of Emergency Services
- JCAHO compliance, CMS Compliance and State of California Compliance
- Customer Service/Patient Satisfaction
- ER Physician Satisfaction
Rn Cardiac Pavillion
Desert Regional Medical Center
01.1990 - 01.1992
Education
Professor of Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nursing, Phlebotomy, Certified Nursing Assistant Course, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses, IV Therapy, Home Health Aide
PaloVerde College
06-2024
ADN - Nursing
College of The Desert
Palm Desert California01-1990
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Product demonstration
- Financing assistance
- CRM utilization
- Sales negotiation
- Vehicle inspection
Certification
- Texas, 1210077, 12/17/27
Hobbies and Interests
- Past Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Faith
- Past President Blythe Kiwanis Club
- Married for 33 years, wife also RN
- Member and Past President, Blythe Area Chamber of Commerce
- Retired Nursing Faculty at Palo Verde College after 21 years
- Member of the Health Advisory Committee in Blythe
- City of Blythe Planning Commission (2003-2009)
- President, Palo Verde Healthcare District (2006-2009)
- State Field Director, Miss California Organization (2010-2024)
Related Courses
- Certified Dementia Care Practitioner, CDP 247767
- Director of Staff Development, FOUR D Success Academy
- Emergency Department Certification, Crafton Hills College
- TNCC, expired
- Basic Critical Care Course, Desert Regional Medical Center
- EKG Interpretation, Desert Regional Medical Center
- Zinger Miller Management Training Program
- Studor- Group-Customer Satisfaction; Turning Customer Service into the Bottom Line
- CPR, Current
- Sim Training, Healthcare Workforce
Timeline
New Car Sales Consultant
Subaru Of Clear Lake
11.2025 - Current
Front End Cashier
Grocery Outlet
01.2025 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse
Advanced Healthcare Home Health and Coastal Hospice
05.2023 - 10.2025
Patient Care Coordinator
Hurst Physical Therapy
01.2003 - 01.2005
Registered nurse
Southwest Nursing Service
01.2002 - 01.2005
Emergency Department Director
Palo Verde Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1999
Home Health Director/Nurse
Palo Verde Hospital
03.1996 - 03.1998
Professor of Nursing
Palo Verde College
01.1996 - 06.2024
RN III
Eisenhower Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.1996
Chief nursing officer
Palo Verde Hospital
01.1992 - 01.2002
House Supervisor
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1994
Registered Nurse
Columbia Nursing Services
01.1990 - 01.1993
Emergency Department Director
Palo Verde hospital
01.1990 - 01.1992
Rn Cardiac Pavillion
Desert Regional Medical Center
01.1990 - 01.1992
Professor of Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nursing, Phlebotomy, Certified Nursing Assistant Course, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses, IV Therapy, Home Health Aide
PaloVerde College
ADN - Nursing
College of The Desert