Organized Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/MSN with over 20 years of experience in clinical care, leadership, business development and pharmaceutical sales. Self-directed and able to articulate goals using facilitation leadership style. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through time management, prioritization, and clinical research.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, MSN
The Women's Village Of Mobile
Mobile, AL
06.2022 - Current
Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
Responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
Provided anticipatory guidance to antepartum patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, therapeutic medication regimen, and nutrition.
Provided high level of quality care to laboring women.
Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy, inhalers, birth control, therapeutic weight management for variety of different health conditions.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Springhill Medical Center
Mobile, AL
01.2013 - 06.2022
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Director of Healthcare Services
Interim HealthCare
Panama City, FL
05.2012 - 01.2013
Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs.
Maintained up-to-date information in electronic medical records software.
Kept records of expenses and monitored budget while recommending opportunities for cost savings.
Monitored and notified senior management on expenditures and plans concerning budget and fiscal matters.
Developed and updated department goals and achievements throughout fiscal year.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
CEO, Owner
Kanoe Services Government Contracting
Panama City, FL
05.2009 - 05.2012
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Field Sales Representative
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Pensacola, FL
03.1999 - 03.2009
Traveled throughout assigned territory to leverage leads and visit existing customers.
Maintained responsibility physician accounts within assigned territory, consistently touching base to assess needs and satisfaction.
Forecasted sales, developing and evaluating various methods of customer interaction.
Conducted research to monitor market conditions and industry competitors.
Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
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