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objective

exploring career opportunities to utilize healthcare, patient treatment, general surgery, physician support, organizational and communications abilities in a challenging assignment with utilization review at the new york campus, va medical center.

career profile

ø  many years of surgical, nursing and management experience in highly demanding environments.

ø  msn, bs and aas degrees in nursing.

ø  basic life support and advanced cardiac life support certifications.

ø  medical-surgical board certified by anc.

ø  results-oriented with emphasis on obtaining full utilization of resources to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

ø  skilled and experienced in supervisory responsibilities.

ø  proven capacity in communications, organization and communication.

ø  strengths in continuous improvement.

ø  expertise in advanced patient treatment methodologies.

ø  strong background in surgical nursing services.

ø  outstanding capacity to complete critical projects on time.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

professional experience

new york veterans affairs medical center, new york, ny                                                             2009 - present

nursing supervisor

       after-hours support for inpatient, outpatient, operating room, respiratory department and sterile supply.

       maintain practice standards, adhere to national regulations and maintain staffing ratio.

       conduct random audits to ensure observance of standards and admit patients into facility.

ralph h. johnson veterans affairs medical center, charleston, sc                                                   2004 - 2009

nursing supervisor

       see above position for description.

education

university of phoenix, phoenix, az, master of science, nursing, 2009

lehman college, city university of new york, bronx, ny, bachelor of science, nursing, 1996

hostos community college, bronx, ny, associate of applied science, nursing, 1972

other experience

lincoln hospital medical center                                                                                                                       

head nurse, pediatric intensive care unit, 1980 - 1999

medical-surgical/pediatric staff nurse, 1978 - 1980

ob/gyn staff nurse/nurse in charge, 1972 - 1978

professional affiliations

american nurse association

south carolina nurses association

reserve officer association

military experience

united states army reserve, major                                                                                              1986 - present

weight control office head nurse

patient care coordinator, 2004 - 2009

staff nurse/nurse in charge in medical-surgical, 2000 - 2004