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Work History
Education
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Credentials
Certification
Communityvolunteerhealthactivities
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Wendy C. Harrington

Short Pump,VA

Summary

Successfully employed as a registered nurse

Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.

Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.

Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

A committed student eager to leverage exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in a professional setting. Possesses experience in data entry and money handling. Capable of quickly memorizing product details and fostering strong customer relationships.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.

Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.

Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infection Preventionist and Employee Health Nurse

Vibra Hospital & Select Specialty Hospital
10.2010 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: Select Medical Hospital corporation purchased facility June 2023
  • Vibra corporation assumed control from Kindred corporation
  • Developed, led and managed infection prevention and employee health programs for a 60 bed LTACH Hospital
  • Ensured facility compliance with local, state, and federal infection control (IC) regulations
  • Initiated several IC preventative measures that reduced healthcare infections (HAI) rates below national targets
  • Diagnosed and controlled multiple MDRO disease outbreaks
  • Effectively developed and managed the Employee Health program, and provided routine health screening, job related injury care, vaccinations, N-95 respirator fitting and instruction
  • Previous administrative manager for Workers Compensation and housekeeping services
  • Spearheaded facility’s efforts to detect, control, and manage COVID-19 pandemic
  • Select Medical Hospital corporation purchased facility June 2023
  • Vibra corporation assumed control from Kindred corporation

Registered Nurse (Contractor)

Fort Pickett Army base
Blackstone, USA
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Cared for the acute health care needs of adult Afghan refugees/evacuees and also administered adult and pediatric vaccinations
  • Served as advanced practice RN in acute triage clinic

Registered Nurse Immunizer

CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Worked with CVS team to screen and administer COVID-19 vaccines to adults and children in a variety of health care settings

Assistant Director of Nursing and promoted to Director of Nursing

Parham Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
Richmond, USA
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Nurse Administrator for 180 bed SNIF
  • Provided leadership for skilled nursing facility and was responsible for ensuing quality of patient care
  • Improved staffing system which reduced overtime usage and staff turnover rates
  • Coordinated quality measures to meet standards of safe patient care

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Saint Francis Medical Center
Midlothian, USA
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • CNS for medical-surgical unit
  • Implemented new pain management initiative
  • Provided ongoing nursing education, new employee orientation, and chaired Nursing Education Committee

Charge and Staff RN

Apalachee Center
Tallahassee, USA
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Provided direct patient care to clients with a variety of acute mental health emergencies
  • Supervised nursing staff ensuring standards of patient care, safe staffing levels, and compliance with unit protocols and policies

Clinical Supervisor and CNS, Heart Lung Transplant Unit

Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, USA
01.1998 - 01.2004
  • Clinical nurse supervisor for 28 bed Heart-Lung Transplant Unit
  • Provided unit management of nursing and support weekend staff
  • Developed and provided a variety of educational programs
  • Participant in IRB approved research studies

Head of Service, Surgical Division

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Medical Centre
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.1991 - 01.1997
  • Senior administrator for seven adult and pediatric surgical units, 40 suite operating rooms and PACUs, and epilepsy monitoring unit
  • Provided leadership for planning and execution of several facility renovations and major constructions
  • Developed and maintained division’s budgets within target goal
  • Active participant in research studies and facility’s IRB
  • Authored and implemented division’s Surgical Standard of Care and Quality Care program guidelines

Director of Nursing Services

Security Forces Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.1990 - 12.1990
  • Senior nurse administrator for 600 bed Saudi military hospital
  • Led multinational staff caring for patients receiving in and outpatient services
  • Initiated development and implementation of standards of patient care and hospital’s first Quality Assurance programs
  • Spearheaded facility’s emergency preparedness including hospital evacuation during Gulf War crisis

Education

MSN -

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
01.1984

BSN -

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
01.1980

Associate Degree - Applied Science

Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL
01.1975

Skills

  • Please see resume

Credentials

  • MSN
  • ACNS-BC
  • RN

Certification

  • Certified by ANCC as an Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist, 01/01/09, Present
  • BSL, Currently certified
  • ACLS and PALS, Previously certified

Communityvolunteerhealthactivities

Actively involved as member of Virginia Medical Reserve Corp in community health initiatives such as COVID screening and immunizations, 11/01/23, Present, Volunteer nurse for various assignments

Additionalemploymenthistory

1975-1990 available upon request

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse (Contractor)

Fort Pickett Army base
09.2021 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse Immunizer

CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 04.2021

Infection Preventionist and Employee Health Nurse

Vibra Hospital & Select Specialty Hospital
10.2010 - 12.2023

Assistant Director of Nursing and promoted to Director of Nursing

Parham Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 12.2010

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2009

Charge and Staff RN

Apalachee Center
01.2004 - 01.2007

Clinical Supervisor and CNS, Heart Lung Transplant Unit

Baylor University Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2004

Head of Service, Surgical Division

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Medical Centre
01.1991 - 01.1997

Director of Nursing Services

Security Forces Hospital
01.1990 - 12.1990
  • Certified by ANCC as an Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist, 01/01/09, Present
  • BSL, Currently certified
  • ACLS and PALS, Previously certified

MSN -

University of Tennessee

BSN -

University of Tennessee

Associate Degree - Applied Science

Tallahassee Community College
Wendy C. Harrington