EPIC
Francois Champagne
Colbert,GA
Summary
I am an experienced Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Saint Mary's Hospital, where I’ve enhanced nursing satisfaction and patient care through effective leadership and mentoring. I hold certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and I excel at fostering teamwork. With four years of hands-on patient care and advocacy in medical-surgical and acute care settings, I’m proficient in a wide range of nursing skills, including managing feeding pumps, placing NG tubes, and providing wound care. Additionally, I have a strong background in implementing policies and protocols to meet core measures and improve patient outcomes. I am seeking a full-time position that presents professional challenges and allows me to leverage my interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Saint Mary's Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Landmark Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Research Associate
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Developed and cultivated retroviruses for transfection of avian species.
- Performed analytical testing for potential drug candidates.
Research Associate
Synageva Biopharma
06.2010 - 06.2015
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Coordinated scheduling of manufacturing staff.
- Developed pilot scale manufacturing processes for production of new pharmaceutical products.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA2020
Associate of Applied Science - Biotechnology
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA2010
Skills
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Long-Term Care
Accomplishments
- Team lead of manufacturing department from phase 1 clinical trials through commercial release of the medication "Kanuma".
- Successfully planned and completed a Thru-Hike of the Appalachian trail in 2016
Certification
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
Software
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Saint Mary's Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Landmark Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2022
Research Associate
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
06.2015 - 09.2015
Research Associate
Synageva Biopharma
06.2010 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Athens Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Biotechnology
Athens Technical College
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
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