Head Nurse

Objective

In search of a Head Nurse position in spirited construction projects where I may well establish
my vast experience and get expertise in this region.

Work Experience

Joseph Health Clinic, New York
Head Nurse (2002 - Present)
Charge Nurse

• Independently provides counseling and health education services to students and staff; serves as member of crisis.
• Intervention team; provides assessment of medical problems.
• Determines need for physician or medical care; performs basic evaluative procedures and tests; performs primary first aid; ensures that controlled drugs are properly stored.
• Makes referralls and follows up on health needs; provides counseling on health related issues; maintains accurate medical records.
• Writes reports; may administer medication; may administer routine tests or exam; performs related duties as required.
• Provides counseling and health services to students.
• Serves as member of crisis intervention team.
• Provides assessment of medical problems.
• Determines need for physician or first aid services.

Medical Center, Boston, MA
Floor Nurse (2001)

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to independently apply nursing principles, techniques and standards; considerable knowledge of specialized patient/client care applicable to nursing assignment;
• Considerable knowledge of medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; knowledge of general and mental health conditions and treatment. Interventions through utilization of assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, health planning, implementation and reevaluation.
• Knowledge of adult learning and family systems theory; knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals, community resources and providers.
• Ability to act as a role model to health care staff; supervisory ability.

Education

• B.Sc. in Nursing, Mesa Nursing College, Colorado, 1976

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nursing.
• Knowledge of nursing administration.
• Considerable interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communication skills