RN or not hospital or not home care

Education: BSN - University of Virginia I have been a Registered Nurse for over 20 years. In September of 2003 I left the field of nursing to pursue a sales career, with the goal of ultimately obtaining a position as a pharmaceutical/medical sales representative. I have been in sales ever since, working as a Sales Representative/Office Manager in real estate and mortgage. I am now looking to get back into nursing and use my many years of experience along with my strong interpersonal and clinical skills. I am a strong team player and consider myself to be both a big picture and small picture person. Nursing Supervisor (March 08 to March 09) Gainesville Health and Rehab Center Staff Nurse (Sept 01 to Aug 03 & Feb 91 to Aug 00) Prince William Hospital Manassas, Virginia * R.N. on high acuity Level II plus neonatal intensive care unit. * Attendance of all high-risk deliveries for neonatal resuscitations. * Manager (Charge Nurse) of staff and unit on frequent basis. * Stabilization and management of neonates receiving mechanical ventilation, C-PAP, oxyhood and other forms of oxygen therapy. * Responsible of maintenance of central lines including UAC's, UVC's, PICC and A-lines as well as peripheral IV's. Responsible for neonates receiving pressor drips, hyperalimentation, multiple IV antibiotics and peripheral IV therapy. Education: BSN - University of Virginia * Professional Experience: I have been a Registered Nurse for over 20 years. In November of 2003, I left the field of nursing to pursue a sales career with the goal of ultimately obtaining a position as a pharmaceutical/medical sales representative. I have * Responsible for care of VLBW infants (24+ weeks and neonates with multi-system needs). * Assist with sterile and surgical procedures and neonatal transport. * Cross training and extensive in well-newborn and transitional care nursery. * Triage care of newborn infants. * Responsible for patie nt education and discharge teaching for post-partum mothers. * Float to pediatric uni t on per diem basis. * Certifications: CPR, NALS. Registered Nurse (Jun 01 to Sep 01) Georgetown University Hospital Washington D.C. Provided and managed the skilled care of severely ill infants in a highly acute, specialized Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Registered Nurse (Jan 01 to May 01) Pediatric Services of America Orlando, Florida Provided skilled nursing care to acutely and/or chronically ill patients in the home care setting

Staff Nurse (Feb 91 to Aug 00) Prince William Hospital Manassas, Virginia Rn on a high acuity Level II plus neonatal intensive care unit providing in well-newborn and transition care nursery as required and defined by previous experience and work described above for Prince William Hospital. Branch Manager/Customer Service Director May 89 to Dec 90) Norrell Health Care Rockville, MD Responsibilities include but not limited to: * Management of temporary nursing agency providing staffing to hospitals, acute care, sub-acute care, hospice, and long-term care facilities as well as comprehensive home care to clients in the Washington-Metropolitan area. * All marketing efforts: including, but not limited to, hospitals, HMO's, doctor's offices and various other types of medical practices, skilled nursing homes, private duty settings, etc. * Procurement of new accounts, as well as maintenance and service of all existing accounts. * Management of all office operational functions. * Supervision of all office and temporary personnel. * Case management of all home care cases. * Supervision of maintenance of all office records and files. References Available Upon Request Karen S. Lind 8424 Holstein Pony Court Gainesville, VA 20155 (703) 753-8448 Home (703) 625-0693 Cell