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| Desired Industry: Nurses/Nurses Aids |
SpiderID: 26628 |
| Desired Job Location: Lompoc, California |
Date Posted: 5/10/2009 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
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| Highest Degree Attained: Other |
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Experience:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DR. D. EKSTRUM –LOMPOC, CA 2006-PRESENT
CLINICAL NURSE FOR AESTHETIC PRACTICE
- Execute all procedures associated with non-invasive aesthetic/ cosmetic treatments.
- Knowledge of lasers for hair removal, facial and leg vein treatment and light based therapy for skin enhancement, including advanced knowledge of injection techniques, product use and their application for facial renewal.
- Management and oversight of all clinical aspects of private aesthetic practice.
- Established ongoing relationships with all vendors; company representatives and educators.
- Promoted practice through coordination of seminars held on and off site.
- Organize clinical training; arrange procedures and provide assistance with aesthetic procedures done by the physician.
- Contact clients for private consultation, education and follow up.
- Assign desired procedures and treatments in accordance to client’s preference and suitability.
- Upkeep of all laser and light based therapy equipment.
MARIAN HOME HEALTH –SANTA MARIA, CA 2001-2006
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
- Oversight and coordination of nursing services
- Document Review for Medicare and Agency compliance.
- Developed and maintained ongoing relationships with insurance payers, medical groups, private practice physicians, case managers and discharge planners.
- Aided in developing the skills of staff and maximizing available resources to meet the needs of clients.
- Functioned as a liaison with discharge planners, private practice physicians, Insurance Case Managers.
- Met regularly with area discharge planners to implement and maintain processes ensuring positive patient experience transitioning from inpatient to home
- Member of Administrative Home Health Team comprised of Mangers/Supervisors, Infusion/Pharmacy, Hospice, Education Quality Improvement, Marketing and Contracts
- Highly Familiar with Medicare and Medi-Cal Home Health Guidelines and regulations.
- Met with multidisciplinary patient care team weekly for patient case review
- Met regularly with Administrative team to prepare for successful Accreditation Surveys.
LOMPOC VALLEY HOME HEALTH –LOMPOC, CA 1998-2001
HOME HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
- Provided direct patient care within home setting to medically and socio-economically diverse clients.
- Routinely cared for clients requiring Infusion, wound management, oncology, palliative and terminal care, post surgery care and instruction, transplant patients, diabetic teaching, and cardiac and kidney failure.
- Maintained positive relationships with insurance providers and physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. –LOMPOC, CA 1995-1998
STAFF RN
- Made routine visits and Admission assessments
- Created and implemented care plans concerning patient, family and caregivers; coordinated the established care plans with other modalities.
- Familiar with point of care documentation on laptop.
LOMPOC DISTRICT HOSPITAL (INTENSIVE CARE UNIT) –LOMPOC, CA 1993-1995
PRIMARY NURSE
- Direct patient care and ongoing assessment of patients within the assigned unit.
- Acquired Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Cardiac Life Support certifications.
- Facilitated orientation for new nurses within the unit.
- Contributed in the development of Congestive Heart Failure Standard of Care Policy.
EARLIER CAREER
Lompoc District Hospital –Lompoc, CA
- REGISTERED NURSE (INTENSIVE CARE UNIT) 1993-1995
- TEAM LEADER (MEDICAL/ SURGICAL FLOOR) 1992
- OUTPATIENT DISTRICT HOSPITAL 1985-1988
- NURSE, EMERGENCY ROOM 1985-1988
Marian Medical Center –Santa Maria, CA
- REGISTERED NURSE (LABOR/ DELIVERY AND NURSERY) 1990-1992
Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic
- LVN SUPERVISOR | WELLNESS COORDINATOR 1988-1990
- HEALTH-NET WELLNESS PROGRAMS COORDINATOR (LOMPOC)
Education:
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE | REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM, Cuesta College – San Louis Obispo, CA
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM | CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT PROGRAM, Allan Hancock College – Santa Maria, CA
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2008 Aesthetic Enhancement Institute Advanced Botox and Dermal Filler Injection Training
2006 Cancer Nursing: A solid foundation for practice (36 contact hours).
Aesthetic lasers for Primary Care
Nursing Leadership Academy: Managing Diversity, Hardwiring for Unit Excellence Service, Realizing Staff Potential
2005 Medicare Part D Drug Benefit Nursing Leadership Academy: Toward A Higher Standard of Patient Safety
2004 Case Management certificate, Leading Staff through Change, Essential Skills for Healthcare Managers, and Creating a Service Culture
2002 Home Health Care Management course. ICD-9 Basic Coding course
2000 Pain Management and Restraints. Infection Control for Home Health. PICC Line Insertion and Management
1998 Hospice Care
Skills:
REGISTERED NURSE
ADVANCED CLINICAL AND SUPERVISORY SKILLS
Excellence-focused Registered Nurse, with 26 years of progressive, well rounded experience.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Clinical Supervisor Medicare Accredited Home Health Branch Office, Infusion therapy, Wound Management, Clinical Liaison. Clinical Management of private Medical Aesthetic Practice.
Background Includes: Intensive Care, Labor & Delivery, Outpatient Surgery, Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Medical Aesthetics, and Med/Surge.
Additional Information:
AWARDS AND HONORS
Certificate of Appreciation for Excellent Performance and Outstanding Contribution to Homecare, Hospice and Infusion
ACTIVITIES
Member, Santa Maria Kennel Club
- Visit skilled facilities and assist living facilities as part of a pet therapy group, the Furry Friends.
Former Volunteer / Facilitator, American Cancer Society
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