DEBRA ELMORE-NESHEIM
14110 GRAND PRE ROAD #23, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906 612-865-3494
OKAZE333@HOTMAIL.COM
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will enable me to serve while using my strong organizational skills,
educational background, advanced critical thinking and guidance skills while providing
quality program development, research and leadership within a mission-minded
organization.
EXPERIENCE
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD 03/2014 – present
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Pediatric Senior Clinical Research Nurse/Nurse Educator
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Educating staff including organization of in-services, completion of competencies,
patient education training and new employee orientation and more
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Educating pediatric patients and families including medication administration,
wound/incision care, and venous access device care and more
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Acting as Team Leader and Charge Nurse during assigned shifts
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All responsibilities listed below for position of Pediatric Clinical Research Nurse
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD 03/2013 – 03/2014
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Pediatric Clinical Research Nurse
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Supporting protocol implementation, data collection, continuity of care, human
subject’s protection and dissemination of clinical research findings
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Providing clinical patient-focused care that is family-centered and culturallysensitive
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Utilizing advanced critical thinking and nursing skills to assess, plan, perform and
evaluate nursing care and education for patients and their families who are
participants in biomedical research
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Documenting observations, identifying trends and important findings, and effectively
communicating the information to the research and nursing teams while
implementing interventions based on findings
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Representing my unit in a patient education-focused Shared Governance Committee
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Incorporating evidence-based practice into my nursing care, projects, and research
participation
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Acting as Primary Nurse for the Lab of Host Diseases (LDH) stem cell and bone
marrow transplant patient in an outpatient setting
Washburn/Bayfield School Districts, Washburn & Bayfield, WI 11/2011 – 3/2013
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School Nurse Substitute
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Promoting health and safety in a school environment while providing student
patient-focused care that is family-centered and culturally-sensitive
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Documenting observations, identifying trends and important findings, and effectively
communicating the information to the school staff, patient families and primary care
providers while implementing interventions based on findings
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Performing initial and repeat assessments during student visits (including g-tube
feedings, injuries, illnesses, and emergencies) and intervening with potential health
problems (diabetes, behavioral, and more)
Utilizing advanced critical thinking and nursing skills to assess, plan, perform, and
evaluate nursing care for patients and parents
Education for students and parents on self-care and self-advocacy
Memorial Medical Center, Ashland, WI 02/2011 – 11/2011
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Emergency Department Nurse
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Utilizing advanced critical thinking and nursing skills to assess, plan, perform, and
evaluate nursing care for patients while providing direct acute and trauma care in an
ER setting
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Documenting observations, identifying trends and important findings and effectively
communicating the information to the medical teams while implementing
interventions based on findings
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Performing initial and repeat assessments during ER visit
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Educating patients about cares and treatment upon discharge or admission
Red Cliff Community Health Center, Bayfield, WI  10/2009 -12/2010
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Maternal Child Health Nurse, Prenatal Care Coordinator, WIC Nurse
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Providing education to Native American prenatal teens, women and family members
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Providing education to Health Center and Early Childhood Center staffs
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Developing community health programs, such as ECC Fluoride Varnish and Doula
programs
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Administering screenings for perinatal depression, smoking and alcohol use
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Coordinating, planning, administering and collaborating on immunization clinics,
health fairs and support groups
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Delegating, guiding and coordinating the work of nursing staff and support personnel
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Maintaining case management records and documentation to personalize and adjust
needed interventions for clients
University of MN Children’s Hospital –Fairview, Minneapolis  11/2006 – 10/2009
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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse
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Providing direct family-centered and culturally-sensitive patient care to children and
infants in an ICU setting
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Administering medications, collecting specimens, assisting doctors during in-room
procedures, advocating for patients and families
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Utilizing advanced critical thinking and nursing skills to assess, plan, perform, and
evaluate nursing care and education for patients and their families
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Documenting observations, identifying trends and important findings and effectively
communicating the information to the medical and nursing teams while
implementing interventions based on findings
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Delegating, guiding and coordinating the work of nursing staff and support personnel
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Incorporating evidence-based practice into my nursing care and research
participation
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University of MN Medical Center-Fairview, Minneapolis 08/2006 – 11/2006
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Emergency Department Nurse
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Utilizing advanced critical thinking and nursing skills to assess, plan, perform, and
evaluate nursing care for patients while providing direct acute and trauma care in an
ER setting
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Documenting observations, identifying trends and important findings and effectively
communicating the information to the medical teams while implementing
interventions based on findings
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Performing initial and repeat assessments during ER visit
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Educating patients about cares and treatment upon discharge or admission
University of MN Children’s Hospital-Fairview, Minneapolis 08/2005 – 08/2006
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Pediatric Nurse (Medical/Surgical)
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Providing direct family-centered and culturally-sensitive patient care to children and
infants in an inpatient setting
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Utilizing advanced critical thinking and nursing skills to assess, plan, perform, and
evaluate nursing care and education for patients and their families
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Attending daily rounds to discuss patient status and treatment with multidisciplinary teams
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Documenting observations, identifying trends and important findings, and effectively
communicating the information to the medical and nursing teams while
implementing interventions based on findings
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Delegating, guiding and coordinating the work of nursing staff and support personnel
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Mentoring less-experienced nurses and nursing students during their pediatric
clinicals and orientations
University of MN Medical Center-Fairview 11/1997 – 08/2005
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Emergency Department Unit Coordinator
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Delegating and coordinating doctor’s orders to appropriate nursing staff and support
personnel
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Computerized ordering of lab tests & radiological exams
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Entering patient data & diagnosis into electronic records system
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Adhering to patient confidentiality rule
EDUCATION/DEGREES
Concordia University  Masters in Public Health Present-2016 (expected)
University of Minnesota  Bachelor of Science, Nursing 2002-2005
University of Minnesota  Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology 1997-2005
University of Minnesota  Bachelor of Science, Mortuary Science 1997-2001
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
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Currently hold an active, current nursing license through Wisconsin
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Currently certified in BLS, PALS, TNCC and ENPC
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Completed NIH 2-day course on Clinical Research Nursing Fundamentals
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Contracted out as a Wellness Coach designing, implementing and evaluating learning
experiences for clients in order to acquire, maintain and increase their knowledge of
physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing
Served as a Funeral Director delegating, guiding and coordinating staff and families
Held management positions with Caribou Coffee Company and Denver Center for the
Performing Arts, which included developing, coordinating and evaluating staff
Trained in Touchpoints, Centering Pregnancy, Centering Parenting teaching models
Participated in medical mission trips to Peru and Tanzania
References Available Upon Request