Penny J Maddux
Saint Simons Island,Ga.
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 26 years of experience across emergency, hospice, case management, and education. Demonstrated leadership as Team Lead RN and clinical instructor, managing up to 16 patients and mentoring new staff. Skilled in triage, wound care, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Holds multiple certifications and adapts quickly to diverse healthcare environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Charlton Visiting Nursing Services
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Case Manager for home health: Medication, wound care and disease management. I schedule patients daily for skilled nursing visits such as admit, discharge and regular visits. Complete Computer charting and attend Weekly staff meetings.
PRN
Bayview Nursing Home
01.2022 - 10.2022
- I worked PRN all shifts. Filled in where I was needed. Managed an assignment of 15-25 patients completing physical assessments, medications and charting. Keeping Physicians, staff and family notified of changes.
Case Manager
Charlton Visiting Nursing Services
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Case Manager for home health: Medication, wound care and disease management. I schedule patients on a daily basis for skilled nursing visits such as admission, discharge and regular visits. Complete Computer charting and attend Weekly staff meetings.
South East Georgia Health System ER
07.2019 - 08.2020
- I have the flexibility to work shifts that need to be filled. I maintain all my certifications and attend meetings. Maintain a positive attitude and am flexible with assignments and schedule Triage and evaluate patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
PRN
Gila River health care
01.2017 - 06.2019
- After working for GRHC on contract with Acute nursing I accepted a PRN job where I worked 20-40 hours a week as an ER/Charge nurse. I have been with GRHC for 8 years. I work all shifts and have the flexibility to work shifts that need to be filled. I maintain all my certifications and attend meetings. Maintain a positive attitude and am flexible with assignments and schedule Triage and evaluate patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Acute Nursing Solutions
11.2011 - 12.2016
- Work flexible hours 20 –40 hours a week, 8–12-hour shifts On a frequent basis, utilize several areas of nursing as needed for the agency; Maricopa Jails all units, Mental Health, Intake, Med Surge, Emergency Room, Clinical, Tele, Pre Op, and Recovery. Personal and communication skills I have developed over time have assisted in working well with new and unfamiliar medical personnel on a regular basis. Able to adapt quickly and professionally to learn, familiarize with each environment/position to perform to a consistent and competent level.
RN
YMCA Summer Camp
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Supervisor Mary Jo Erickson Conner 413-348-1865 Medical management of Campers and Staff, making sure home meds were taken as scheduled. Triaged and cared for sick or injured campers and staff. Reviewing medical records, allergies, immunizations and other related medical documents.
Case Manager RN
Banner Hospice
11.2010 - 08.2011
- Manager Marrianne Moya Work independently from home to Case manage up to 16 patients supervising care of patients, monitoring medications, wound care, ordering equipment needed for care of patient, education to family and patient, report to hospice team of changes.
Clinical Instructor
Grand Canyon University
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Instructed nursing students in their 2nd semester of nursing school during their clinical rotation at the Mayo Hospital. Assisting in lab rotations for physical assessments, grading papers, communication with other staff members and addressing student and staff concerns.
Team Lead RN
John C Lincoln
08.2008 - 11.2010
- Team Lead RN for the TRAC unit. Supervised ancillary staff on nights, implemented floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. provided necessary health education for patients. Mentored new nurses to our unit. Attended a magnet conference and shared material gathered with co-workers, creating a power point for new grads.
Emergency Room RN
John C Lincoln
05.2005 - 08.2008
- Trained in all areas of the emergency room and was a preceptor for new hired RNs. Kept up all my certifications and attended meetings. Maintain a positive attitude and am flexible with assignments and schedules. I participated in the Trauma group, Improved ER by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement. Triage and evaluate patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Benson Hospital
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Trained in all areas of the emergency room and was a preceptor for newly hired RN's. Kept up all my certifications and attended meetings. Maintain a positive attitude and am flexible with assignments and schedules. I participated in the Trauma group, Improved ER by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement. Triage and evaluate patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Dialysis RN
Gambro Healthcare
10.2005 - 03.2006
- Worked with staff and physicians on clients' cases. Patients and family teach on the disease process. Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management. Trained new staff in dialysis Attended a two-week training course for management of dialysis patients. Dependable and flexible with work assignments and hours.
RN
Sierra Vista Hospital Surg
01.2002 - 07.2005
- Preceptor of new grads both in Med/Surg and Emergency, worked with students attending Cochise college nursing program. Certificate for sexual assault nurse examiner, worked closely with the police departments to obtain evidence and documentation, attend trials on sexual assault cases, educated staff on sexual assault. Kept certifications up to date, ACLS, ENA, NRP, PALS, CPR
Education
BSN - undefined
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2009
Associates - Nursing
Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ01.2001
High School Diploma - General
Coconino
Flagstaff, AZ, US01.1983
Skills
Clinical experience; include Emergency and Triage, Telemetry, Hospice, Dialysis, Mental Health, Jail intake and pre/post-surgical care, case management, clinical instructor for Grand Canyon University, preceptor for John C Lincoln, teaching nursing students and new nursing Graduates
Accomplishments
- Assisted in developing a program for new nursing graduates, JCL TRAC program.
- Completed yearly goals and certificates.
Unemployed Oct 2024 to current
- I took a leave from nursing while I cared for my dad at home on hospice.
- My dad passed July 15, 2026.
Unemployed June 2021- January 2022
I took a break from Nursing to care for my mother while on Hospice.
Timeline
Case Manager
Charlton Visiting Nursing Services
11.2022 - 10.2024
PRN
Bayview Nursing Home
01.2022 - 10.2022
Case Manager
Charlton Visiting Nursing Services
08.2020 - 06.2021
South East Georgia Health System ER
07.2019 - 08.2020
PRN
Gila River health care
01.2017 - 06.2019
RN
YMCA Summer Camp
06.2012 - 07.2012
Acute Nursing Solutions
11.2011 - 12.2016
Case Manager RN
Banner Hospice
11.2010 - 08.2011
Clinical Instructor
Grand Canyon University
01.2010 - 01.2011
Team Lead RN
John C Lincoln
08.2008 - 11.2010
Dialysis RN
Gambro Healthcare
10.2005 - 03.2006
Benson Hospital
08.2005 - 06.2006
Emergency Room RN
John C Lincoln
05.2005 - 08.2008
RN
Sierra Vista Hospital Surg
01.2002 - 07.2005
High School Diploma - General
Coconino
Associates - Nursing
Cochise College
BSN - undefined
Grand Canyon University