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Theresa Copeland

Theresa Copeland

Niantic,CT

Summary

Comparable Nursing Position

I am a motivated professional with critical thinking proficiency and extensive nursing skills in which I was required to coordinate care of my patients. Recently, I learned of many nursing positions that are available that I am qualified for, and I feel compelled to contact you with my interest. I believe that my professional background and drive make me an ideal candidate for many of these opportunities. As a person who thrives in high pressure and fast paced situations, I strive for positive results through the application of strong leadership abilities. Additionally, I possess an aptitude for optimizing performance and motivating others. In any position, I can visualize success and identify innovative and affective strategies for achieving it.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

NURSING SCHEDULING COORDINATOR

ALLIED COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES
East Windsor, CT
01.2005 - Current
  • Leadership is demonstrated through the development and implementation of a program designed to allow for the care of this patient, therein affording her the ability to reside at home
  • Following the 'Allied Community Health Resources' guidelines, a care management schedule has been established ensuring coordination of patient care
  • This provision of care allows for daily monitoring, evaluating and modification of the patient care plan.

NURSING SUPERVISOR

A&J NURSING PERSONNEL
New Haven, CT
01.1990 - 01.2002
  • Served in the capacity of either charge nurse over the unit, or supervisor over the care of patients at short, intermediate, and long-term care facilities throughout the state of Connecticut
  • Insured that standards of care were successfully met or that they exceeded expectations.

ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR OF NURSES

SOUTH CENTRAL DRUG & ALCOHOL REHAB CT
New Haven, CT
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Worked as consultant and assistant to The Director of Nursing over a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility
  • Participated in the structuring and implementation of this substance abuse treatment program from its rebirth
  • Identified needs of the program and collaborated in its restructuring throughout its infancy to ensure that it met quality assurance standards set by the State of CT.

REGISTERED NURSE

YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
New Haven, CT
01.1978 - 01.1990
  • Staff nurse on an acute Medical surgical unit for 2 years
  • Obtained IV certification and developed excellence in the insertion of IV
  • Charge nurse on Oncology unit for 5 years
  • Became certified in the administration of chemotherapy, and blood products
  • Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with a great deal of deference involving pain management
  • Charge nurse on an AIDs unit for 5 years

SUPPORT GROUP LEADER

ANAD
MILWAUKEE, IL
01.1993
  • Developed and implemented this, first ANAD (eating disorder) Support group in the State of Connecticut
  • Coordinated and ran this eating disorder support group for approximately twenty years
  • Continue to act as a resource person for young boys, girls, older individuals, and their families
  • Continue to offer upon request, education about eating disorders within the schools and throughout the communities within Connecticut.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE in NURSING -

Grand Canyon University
01.2011

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in NURSING -

The University of Bridgeport
01.1977

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (10 years)
  • Management (10 years)
  • Communication (10 years)
  • Scheduling (10 years)
  • Organizational Skills (10 years)
  • Written Communication (10 years)
  • Negotiation (5 years)
  • Leadership
  • Care Planning
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Chart Updating
  • Health Care Consultation
  • Patient Management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Diabetes Management
  • Case Management
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Medical Assessment
  • Family Education
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Medication Distribution
  • Follow-Up Calls
  • Call Triaging
  • Long-Term Care
  • Direct and Indirect Patient Care
  • Strong Medical Ethic
  • Palliative and Pain Management

Groups

  • ANAD/Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders 1996 - 2018
  • American Nurses Association 1998 – 2018
  • APNA-American Psychiatric Nurses Association
  • Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) - April 2010
  • Secretary of Hospitality-Missionary C.O.G.I.C-Present

Awards

Honor Society of Nursing April 2010, awarded for a GPA of 4.0 at GCU.

References

Upon Request

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

NURSING SCHEDULING COORDINATOR

ALLIED COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES
01.2005 - Current

ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR OF NURSES

SOUTH CENTRAL DRUG & ALCOHOL REHAB CT
01.1993 - 01.1997

SUPPORT GROUP LEADER

ANAD
01.1993

NURSING SUPERVISOR

A&J NURSING PERSONNEL
01.1990 - 01.2002

REGISTERED NURSE

YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
01.1978 - 01.1990

MASTER OF SCIENCE in NURSING -

Grand Canyon University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in NURSING -

The University of Bridgeport

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