Robin Pearson-Boothe
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
As a seasoned nurse and a driven student, leveraging studies in Nursing education, I am seeking real-world experience as Nurse educator. Offer strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Residential Nurse
OUR SUMMER PLACE, INC
08.2017 - Current
- Responsible for monitoring and maintaining health of dual-diagnosed special needs adults.
- Teach medication aide class to resident counselors.
- Provide initial and ongoing medication aide certification for all employees.
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Patient Care Coordinator
BON SECOURS ONCOLOGY
09.2006 - Current
- Provide education, scheduling, and navigation throughout continuum for patients with cancer.
- Services range from diagnostics to treatment, with concierge approach.
- Review each step of patient care and made proactive adjustments to avert issues.
- Establish rapport and relationships with patients and external partners to cross-train and support medical staff.
Visiting nurse
BON SECOURS HOME CARE
11.1992 - 08.2006
- Home health and Hospice nurse and eventual promotion to Hospice Coordinator.
- Maintained high standard of care and grew hospice program for next three years.
- Promoted to Clinical Manager for home health and hospice and was responsible for three locations.
- Maintained licensure and JCAHO certification.
- Prepared agency for successful transition into Prospective Payment System.
- Developed clinical pathways and implemented computerized scheduling.
- Integrated hospice and palliative care into assisted living, nursing homes and acute care hospitals.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
- Seeking direct patient care, changed positions within Bon Secours to patient care/education coordinator for colon and rectal services.
Staff nurse
CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL
05.1982 - 05.1991
- On medical surgical unit with primary care responsibilities for three years.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Acting head nurse for six months.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse
STAFFING POOL
11.1981 - 02.1982
- Worked as staff relief for local area nursing homes.
- Accepted permanent position with local hospital.
Head nurse
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH, CENTER NORFOLK
09.1979 - 08.1981
- Managed sixteen bed psychiatric unit for ten to thirteen year olds.
- Responsible for program development, policies and procedures and JCAHO accreditation.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
PORTSMOUTH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
05.1977 - 09.1979
- Supervisor for 110 bed psychiatric hospital.
- Duties included medication administration and monitoring, one on one counseling and group therapy.
- Assigned each member of team with specific daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Education
Master of Science Nursing - Nursing Education
Liberty University
03.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
08.2016 - 05.2018
Diploma Registered Nurse -
Portsmouth General School of Nursing
08.1974 - 05.1977
High School Diploma -
Western Branch High School
09.1970 - 06.1974
Skills
Patient assessment and treatment
Support and education
Established nursing procedures
Physician communication
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
Oncology Certified Nurse: December 2020-December 2024
Basic Life Support: Expires 05/22
I volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps of Portsmouth, Va and this exposes me to a wide range of experiences, particularly in public health. I have been a member since 2006.
I presented my graduate research on Flipped-learning to Liberty University and Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing in May of 2021.
Affiliations
Cancer Coalition of Virginia
Oncology Nurses Society
Association of community Cancer Centers
Timeline
Master of Science Nursing - Nursing Education
Liberty University
03.2019 - 05.2021
Residential Nurse
OUR SUMMER PLACE, INC
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
08.2016 - 05.2018
Patient Care Coordinator
BON SECOURS ONCOLOGY
09.2006 - Current
Visiting nurse
BON SECOURS HOME CARE
11.1992 - 08.2006
Staff nurse
CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL
05.1982 - 05.1991
Registered Nurse
STAFFING POOL
11.1981 - 02.1982
Head nurse
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH, CENTER NORFOLK
09.1979 - 08.1981
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
PORTSMOUTH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
05.1977 - 09.1979
Diploma Registered Nurse -
Portsmouth General School of Nursing
08.1974 - 05.1977
High School Diploma -
Western Branch High School
09.1970 - 06.1974