Linda Capps
Litchfield,New Hampshire
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with thorough understanding of Ambulatory and In-Patient care,
Case Management and Occupational Health. Skilled at developing comprehensive pre- and post-treatment plans for quality healthcare and best outcomes. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health Center Manager, RN
Premise Health
Manchester, New Hampshire
09.2018 - Current
- Manages a single nurse occupational health center at BAE Systems in Manchester, NH with off-site MD support.
- Assesses/treats and reports work-related injuries to the Department of Labor and client's Managed Claims Services, acting as a Liaison/Case Manager to assure proper treatment and limited lost work days.
- Provides nursing care and support to all employees.
- Participates in strategic planning initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare services offered by the health center.
- Provides engagement activities related to health and wellness
- Creates reports detailing key metrics related to patient visits, financial performance, operational effectiveness.
- Monitors inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment used in daily operations of the health center; orders medical and office supplies as needed.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Catholic Medical Center
Manchester, New Hampshire
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Assessed, treated, educated patients on a busy 30 bed Cardiovascular Surgical Step-Down Unit
- Reported any abnormal findings or changes in patient's conditions to the attending physician immediately while precepting orientees.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members such as physicians, other nurses, technicians, case managers to provide quality care.
- Acted as patient advocate, mentor and nurse advocate to a young nursing staff
Clinical Nurse II, RN Case Manager
Elliot Hospital
Manchester, NH
03.2011 - 03.2016
- Transitioned from Charge Nurse to Rn Case Manager on Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
Independent Nurse Consultant
Siddharth Services
Manchester, NH
08.2011 - 03.2014
- Worked for an area agency for the State of NH's Developmental Disabilities Services. Nurse trainer for home providers of 20 developmentally delayed adults.
- Provided face to face assessment to clients and education to home providers, reviewed monthly medication logs for accuracy and ensured client safety and adherence to state regulations.
- ...Other responsibilities per request.
Anticoagulation Nurse
Dartmouth Hitchcock
Manchester, NH
01.2009 - 03.2011
- Scheduled first-time and frequent follow up appointments for 180 patients requiring anticoagulation
- Performed PT/INR testing and dosing adjustments, maintaining monthly in-range INR levels at 80%
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Performed QA testing on medical equipment & supplies and ordered supplies
- Maintained accurate ICD and CPT coding for billing
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rivier University
Nashua, NH06.2004
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Attention to detail in Instruction & Documentation
- Autonomous with Personal Accountability
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Emergency Interventions
- Honest and Dependable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient & Nurse Advocate
- Problem & Conflict Resolution
- Proficient in EPIC, OHM-EMR, NETCLAIMS
- Quality Assurance
- Referencing Protocol and Procedure
- Reliable and Responsible
Certification
- Nursing License # 053453-21 Expires Feb 7 2026
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Expires Jan 2026
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Professionals Expires Feb 2025
- Previously certified in ACLS, Anticoagulation Therapy and Progressive Care Nursing (PCCN)
Memberships
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN)
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- American Association on Intellectual & Developmental Delays (AAIDD)
References
- Danielle English FNP-C, St Joseph Primary Care
- Further references available on request
Timeline
Occupational Health Center Manager, RN
Premise Health
09.2018 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Catholic Medical Center
03.2016 - 09.2018
Independent Nurse Consultant
Siddharth Services
08.2011 - 03.2014
Clinical Nurse II, RN Case Manager
Elliot Hospital
03.2011 - 03.2016
Anticoagulation Nurse
Dartmouth Hitchcock
01.2009 - 03.2011
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rivier University