Penny Strum
Iron Station,NC
Summary
High-performing RN dedicated to promotion of healthy lifestyles and risk factor reduction in patient populations. Experienced in leadership, acute care, health coaching, clinical compliance, process improvement, and customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Health RN/Compliance Implementation
Novant Health, Inc
Charlotte , North Carolina
04.2021 - Current
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
Clinical Operations Supervisor Corporate Health
Novant Health, Inc
Charlotte , NC
12.2016 - 04.2021
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for clinical operations.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper clinical operations procedures.
- Coordinated activities among multiple departments to ensure efficient workflow.
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Devised training programs to close gaps in nurse and staffs' competencies.
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Novant Health Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Charlotte, NC
07.2005 - 01.2019
- Implement care plans in patients with chronic and acute health problems including MI, arrhythmia's, asthma, diabetes, and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Assess and recruit candidates for outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
- Performed initial assessment and facilitated on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
Lead Health & Wellness Partner
Novant Health Corporate Health
Charlotte, NC
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Assess, design, and implement plans for department specific process improvement
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare team
- Trained new and current staff on clinical skill and quality control
- Trained, coached, and mentored staff on all clinical processes
- Monitored continued competence of staff
- Developed and rolled out new policies.
Health & Wellness Partner
Novant Health Corporate Health
Charlotte, NC
10.2011 - 12.2015
- Assess, design, and implement plans for department specific process improvement
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare team
- Trained new and current staff on clinical skill and quality control
- Trained, coached, and mentored staff on all clinical processes
- Monitored continued competence of staff
- Developed and rolled out new policies.
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital
Charlotte, NC
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to unit/shift.
Preventive Cardiology RN and Clinic Lead
Novant Health Heart and Wellness
Charlotte, NC
10.2006 - 03.2011
- Counseled and educated patients on medications, diet, disease process, symptoms, exercise, lipids, and disease management
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts
- Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues
- Certified equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety
- Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department.
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
Charlotte, NC
07.2004 - 06.2007
- Closely monitored acute conditions including Congestive Heart Failure, myocardial infarction, COPD exacerbation, and arrhythmias
- Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting EKG's, laboratory results, and vital sign changes
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
01.2013
Diploma - Nursing
Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing
01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Health Fitness and Biology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte08-1999
Skills
- Accomplished leader
- Strong clinical judgment
- Staff training/development
- Conflict resolution
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- Quality Improvement
- Managing deadlines
- Guidelines and compliance
Certification
- BLS
- Certified Health Coach
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Timeline
Corporate Health RN/Compliance Implementation
Novant Health, Inc
04.2021 - Current
Clinical Operations Supervisor Corporate Health
Novant Health, Inc
12.2016 - 04.2021
Lead Health & Wellness Partner
Novant Health Corporate Health
12.2015 - 12.2016
Health & Wellness Partner
Novant Health Corporate Health
10.2011 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital
03.2011 - 03.2013
Preventive Cardiology RN and Clinic Lead
Novant Health Heart and Wellness
10.2006 - 03.2011
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Novant Health Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
07.2005 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
07.2004 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Diploma - Nursing
Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Health Fitness and Biology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
- BLS
- Certified Health Coach
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
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