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JANICE EDWARDS-CLARKE, MSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Staatsburg,NY
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Certified medical-surgical nurse with over 19 years clinical experience delivering best-practice nursing care to a diverse population with multiple acute and chronic healthcare needs. Effective written and oral communication skills, knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration, focused on optimizing patient care and support while effectively managing utilization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
08.2004 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Provided quality nursing care to diverse population with acute and chronic, complex health care needs.
- Performed charge nurse duties while simultaneously caring for a group of 6-9 patients with multiple health issues
- Mentored and oriented new nurses, precepted graduating seniors.
Nursing Supervisor
Renaissance Rehabilitation And Nursing Care Center
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Ensured adequate staff was available each shift.
- Ensured adequate supplies available for effective care for residents.
Health Ministry Director
Poughkeepsie SDA Church
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Planned and executed health care programs for congregation and local community.
- Liaised with the pastor regarding needs of congregants
- Planned and executed quarterly meetings with with health ministry team, ensuring highest level of integrity with regard to professionalism and privacy.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Health Care Systems
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2014
Certification in Faith Community Nursing
Adventist Health Care Education Institute
Comus, Maryland08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
- Strong clinical judgement
- Wound care management
- Basic telemetry monitoring
- Acute care expertise
- Computerized charting
- Effective team member
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing
Interests
Cooking
Walking
Sewing
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Renaissance Rehabilitation And Nursing Care Center
03.2016 - 01.2017
Health Ministry Director
Poughkeepsie SDA Church
01.2012 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
08.2004 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing, Health Care Systems
Loyola University New Orleans
Certification in Faith Community Nursing
Adventist Health Care Education Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At New Paltz
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
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