Michael Edwards
Girard,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with proven success and expertise in patient care and managing and maintaining teamwork in multiple prisons. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Pa Department of Corrections SCI Mercer & SCI Albion
2009.01 - Current
- Perform as CHCA in their absence
- Supervise staff nurses by evaluating the performance of nursing services and impose discipline as necessary
- Insure there is adequate nursing staff coverage on a rotating basis
- Conduct meetings with subordinate staff
- Review, investigate and respond to inmate grievances
- Actively participate in the ACA accreditation process.
Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Team
2005.01 - Current
- Attend continuing education training on disaster response
- Respond to areas where there is a temporary need for additional medical resources
- Participate in drills and actual deployments for medical assistance.
Registered Nurse
Cambridge Springs / Mercer, Pennsylvania
2005.01 - 2009.01
- Perform as a charge nurse, staff nurse or an assessment coordinator providing nursing care and treatment services in a commonwealth facility
- Provide general and specialized nursing care and treatment to inmates
- Maintain accurate medical records on inmates
- Maintain records of all controlled substances and narcotics
- Administer medications and treatments, immunizations and tuberculin and other testing and screenings
- Respond to medical emergencies
- Perform assessment and administer emergency medical treatment.
CVICU Registered Nurse
Saint Vincent Health System
2004.01 - 2007.01
- Work with high acuity patients in a very fast-paced environment to prescribe, delegate, coordinate and deliver patient care
- Maintain safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations
- Supervise care delivered by the patient care team, coordinate the plan of care, educate patients and staff, and collaborate with other disciplines.
Paramedic / Flight Medic
Emergycare
1996.01 - 2002.01
- Assess, treat, and transport sick and injured patients to the appropriate facility
- Maintain landing zone safety and security
- Teach BTLS and landing zone safety.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Mercyhurst College
01.2004
Paramedic Certification -
Emergycare
01.1992
Associate Degree in Architectural Drafting -
Triangle Institute of Technology
01.1985
Skills
- Physical and Psychological Evaluations
- Customer Service
- Nursing staff management
- Planning and scheduling
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Pa Department of Corrections SCI Mercer & SCI Albion
2009.01 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Team
2005.01 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cambridge Springs / Mercer, Pennsylvania
2005.01 - 2009.01
CVICU Registered Nurse
Saint Vincent Health System
2004.01 - 2007.01
Paramedic / Flight Medic
Emergycare
1996.01 - 2002.01
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Mercyhurst College
Paramedic Certification -
Emergycare
Associate Degree in Architectural Drafting -
Triangle Institute of Technology
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