Janet Etherton

Endoscopy Clinical Supervisor from February 2011-January 2024.

• Responsible for 24-hour management of the Endoscopy/GI department
• Led my team to successful Joint Commission surveys
• Interviewed and hired new staff and performed annual evaluations
• Developed staff schedules and assigned shifts
• Assigned staff roles on a day to day basis depending on type of procedure, patient acuity, and census
• Coordinated procedures with doctors, endoscopy team, and anesthesia
• Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Assured accurate payroll via Kronos
• Ordered special order supplies and office supplies
• Supervised the procurement and maintenance of equipment and supplies
• Coordinated training and in-services for staff
• Obtained quotes for capital purchases and wrote justifications
• Reviewed and update policies and procedures

Endoscopy RN / Relief Charge RN from January 1994-February 2011.

• Care of patients with different acuity levels
• Administered moderate sedation and established IV lines
• Assisted doctors and endoscopy technician during the procedure
• Participated in different roles such as RN or a tech during the procedure
• Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Advocated for the patients
• Demonstrated empathy and care for the patients and families while providing excellent patient care
• Helped maintain educational records and certificates for the staff along with daily logs for equipment
• Assisted in making the daily staffing schedule

IMC RN from September 1990-January 1994.

• Cared for intermediate, telemetry and medical surgical patients
• Observed and recorded patient behavior
• Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Established treatment plans
• Operated medical equipment
• Supervised licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nurse assistants (CNAs)
• Performed diagnostic tests
• Treated medical emergencies, such as heart attacks and strokes, as well as recovered post-operative patients
• Administered medications and treatments

Correctional RN

• Provided physical and mental healthcare for detainees and inmates
• Administered medications, therapeutic agents, and treatments ordered by a physician
• Assisted with medical and/or minor surgical procedures
• Obtained specimen's for diagnostic testing
• Obtained blood samples for DUI's and assessed prisoners brought into the booking area for injuries, need for medical treatment and/or medications

Dialysis RN

• Managed the care of patients who had impaired kidney function
• Checked and recorded vital signs before, during and after the dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions
• Ensured the hemodialysis treatment was safe and effective
• Established vascular access into the AV fistula, AV graft or catheter for the hemodialysis treatment

Auditor

• Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough audits and identifying discrepancies in financial statements.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
• Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.

SNMH Lions Burn Care Center RN

• Care for patients that have experienced various degrees of burn trauma due to contact with fire, chemicals, oil or electricity
• Daily debridement of burn wounds and dressing changes
• Care for patients with different acuity levels
• Administered medications and treatments ordered by the physician
• Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Established treatment plans
• Operated medical equipment