myrlene reeves
Defuniak Springs
Summary
graduated practical nursing in 1972 and worked in doctor's offices until 1981. i then began work at Ft Walton Beach Med center as a staff nurse on a med -surg floor. i went back to nursing school and became a registered nurse in 1987. i cont to work as charge nurse on the same floor and remained in that position for 20 years, i then moved to IV Infusion and Out patient Surgery. where i worked for nine more years, the last position i held there was manager in OPS. i retired in 2010 and had started prn at Healthmark Reg Med Center in ICU> ER and mostly Pacu. i left there in 2012 and have worked prn at Doctors memorial Hosp in Bonifay for the past 20 months. My duties there consisted of charge, ER and ICU. i also have been PRN for Ambient HOME Health Iv infusion Services since Sept 2010. i am working 36-48 hours weekly now at Doctor's Memorial Hospital. nite shift.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
registered nurse
Ft walton beach med center
FWB
10.1981 - 11.2010
Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.Supervised <number> nurses, managed review process and ensured compliance with NMC / GMC regulations.Completed <number> hours of clinical work in <specialty>.Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.Managed (how many?)-member nursing and medical support team. care for 20 bed med surg floor with 4 nurses.Simultaneously served as lead health care provider and office manager of family clinic.Evaluated patients with asthma, appendicitis and hernias.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Trained 10 student nurses to provide top-quality patient care.Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Held responsibility for primary care, case management and medication management.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Education
Associate of Science - nursing
Gulf coast Com. College
1987
Skills
- Trained in in-patient and out-patient care
- Talented in minor surgery assistance
- Specimen collection/processing proficiency
- OR and ER experience
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Mobility assistance
- IV drug therapy management
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Infection control standards expert
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pharmacology, phlebotomy, triple lumen, CVP, 12-Lead EKG, ventilator care, intravenous therapy, Bennett 7600 Ventilator, PALS, Medisoft
- Diabetes, hospice and stroke patient care
- Health and wellness expertise
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
Certification
i have rn license # 1753752, i also have ACLS and Pals. i was Chemo certified and Picc certification, but due to not using these skills, i let them lapse.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification <year to present>CPR certified through American Heart AssociationBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification <year to present>
Timeline
registered nurse
Ft walton beach med center
10.1981 - 11.2010
Associate of Science - nursing
Gulf coast Com. College