PAULINE THOMPSON RN, BSN 149 Henry St, Windsor, CT, 06095. Tel: (860) 805-7992 E-mail: ppt41@yahoo.com PROFILE Highly skilled career professional with more than 20 years practical experience in hospital and primary care environments. Goal directed, results oriented professional with a strong medical background and education. Self motivated, adaptable, shows initiative and focus. Areas of strength include: Comprehensive Medical/ Nursing knowledge Problem solving/decision making Flexible/assertive/adaptable Documentation/writing EXPERIENCE Nurse Consultant (2013-present) Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigation Section, Hartford, CT Monitors and survey hospitals, nursing homes to ensure appropriate care is administered Staff RN (2011-2013) Endoscopy Unit, St Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Hartford, CT Administered moderate sedation, blood transfusions and IV hydration. Assisted with endoscopic procedures. Primary nurse for the patient during admission and recovery process. Accountable for and provide patient care during the period of moderate sedation RN Team Leader (2006-2011) Comprehensive Breast Health Center, St Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Hartford, CT Established in patient support including assessment, counseling, education, lab work, documentation and administration of treatment procedures. Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage, appointment scheduling, and patient referral. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality Staff RN (2001-2005) Medical/Orthopedic Unit, St Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Hartford, CT Caring for acute orthopedic and medical patients. Held additional responsibility as shift charge nurse overseeing patient care, staff assignment, emergency response Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans. Member of performance improvement committee, along with preceptor duties instructing new nurses. Staff RN (2000-2001) Travel nurse, Cross Country Staffing Agency Operating room, multiple assignments in various hospitals Staff RN (1997-2000) Operating Room, Sand Lake Hospital, Orlando, Florida OR nurse assisting in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention. Overseeing the maintenance and sterilization of OR supplies and surgical teams, and assist in operative procedures Staff RN (1994-1996) Operating Room, Newington Children’s Hospital, Newington, CT OR nurse caring for pediatric patients undergoing surgical intervention Staff RN Travel Nurse (1989-1993) Operating Room, Tawam Hospital, United Arab Emirates and King Khalid National Guard Hospital, Saudi Arabia RN Travel nurse assignments. Operating room nurse caring for Saudi patients undergoing surgical procedures. Working with diverse surgical team. Preceptor for new nurses RN (1986-1989) OR nurse, Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, England Geriatric/Medical Ward, Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, England, Direct patient care to geriatric patients EDUCATION RN Diploma 1986 Russells Hall Hospital School of Nursing, Dudley, England Bachelor Science of Nursing 2008 Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List University of Hartford Bloomfield, CT Currently pursuing Master’s Public Health with Community Health Education Focus REFERENCES Available upon request