Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Director of Nursing
Americare-Arbors
Columbia, MO
09.2018 - 05.2024
Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.
Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Occupational Health Nurse
Caterpillar
Boonviĺe, MO
05.2011 - 01.2018
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Assessed employee needs and provided appropriate educational materials on health promotion topics.
Conducted physicals, immunizations, respirator fit tests and other occupational health services.
Collaborated with management personnel regarding ergonomic design of workstations to reduce risk of musculoskeletal injury.
Advised employers on environmental exposures which may have an effect on employee's health.
Offered information and materials on health-related topics, including smoking cessation programs, flu prevention and proper hand washing.
Performed post offer employment physical exams for new hires according to company policy guidelines.
Provided company health services to employees post-hire, including vaccinations, and drug testing.
Director of Nursing
Americare. Highland Crest
Kirksville, MO
01.2008 - 02.2011
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
Charge Nurse
McKinley Terrace
Decatur, IL
02.2005 - 01.2008
Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
LPN
Prn positions
Rogers, AR
01.2003 - 01.2005
Occupational Health
Bridgestone Firestone
Decatur, IL
01.1995 - 01.2003
Participated in regular safety training sessions provided by the company's occupational health department.
Prepared reports related to occupational health programs or regulatory compliance requirements.
LPN
St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
Decatur, Ill
01.1986 - 01.1995
Worked med surg and PACU
LPN
Allergistatlanta
Houston, TX
01.1984 - 01.1986
LPN
Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
06.1981 - 08.1984
Worked oncology and worked with isolation patients with wounds. Played off. Moved to Texas for a short while.
Education
Diploma Nursing - Nursing
Decatur School of Practical Nursing
Decatur, IL
05-1981
Skills
Pulse oximetry tracking
Samples collection
Educating families
Infection control
Anatomy
Vital signs monitoring
Certification
BLS CPR. CAOHC. Drug screening certified. BAT certified. Trained to teach level one med aides. First Responder Training. Taught blood borne pathogens across the US for Caterpillar
Affiliations
I enjoy reading, traveling, camping, spending time with family and friends.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspire Health Partners
08.2023 - 06.2024
Director of Nursing
Americare-Arbors
09.2018 - 05.2024
Occupational Health Nurse
Caterpillar
05.2011 - 01.2018
Director of Nursing
Americare. Highland Crest
01.2008 - 02.2011
Charge Nurse
McKinley Terrace
02.2005 - 01.2008
LPN
Prn positions
01.2003 - 01.2005
Occupational Health
Bridgestone Firestone
01.1995 - 01.2003
LPN
St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
01.1986 - 01.1995
LPN
Allergistatlanta
01.1984 - 01.1986
LPN
Decatur Memorial Hospital
06.1981 - 08.1984
BLS CPR. CAOHC. Drug screening certified. BAT certified. Trained to teach level one med aides. First Responder Training. Taught blood borne pathogens across the US for Caterpillar