Cheryl Reid
323-256-4587
OBJECTIVE
To obtain experience that will allow me to broaden my knowledge and skills as a registered nurse, which will enhance my career goals pertaining to this profession.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
· 20 years experience in the health care industry. (ICU, ER, Telemetry, Home Health, PACU, OB Clinic,
Hospital Computer Programmer/Trainer).
· Highly organized, dedicated with a positive mental attitude.
· Self- starter, as well as team player.
· Demonstrate leadership ability, integrity and managerial /supervisory skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse:
· Provide direct patient care, keep legal documents, maintain adequate communicate among patient care staff and family.
· Administer medications as prescribed, monitor labs.
· Serve as liaison between patient doctor and ancillary.
· Provide teaching to patient and family on procedures and disease process.
· Develop and follow through on patient care plans.
· Provide counseling, guidance and appropriate materials for patient families.
Computer Program Trainer:
Consult and educate staff on best computer program for particular facility.
Home Care Supervisor:
· Help orient, and supervise clinical staff on management of patient care.
· Assess patient admission for proper patient care
· Assign staff to case load based on qualifications of staff and geographical location.
· Conduct regular patient care conference for multi-disciplinary coordination of care.
· Evaluate quality assurance activities.
EDUCATION
BS Degree, Nursing 1982
University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC.
Certificate, The Business of Business
UCLA, Los Angeles CA
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
RN, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Houston, TX 1982-1984
RN, Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte, NC 1984-1989
Clinical Trail Studies, Upjohn Pharmaceutical, 1985-1987
Computer Programmer/ Trainer, American Express, Charlotte, NC 1989-1990
Home Health Supervisor, Partners Home Health, Charlotte, NC 1990-1992
Travel RN, Critical Care, St. Thomas Hospital, St. Thomas, VI 1992-1993
Staff RN, Critical Care, Cedars Medical Center, Miami, FL 1993-1998
Registry RN, Critical Care, Professional Staffing, Los Angeles, CA 1999- 2007
RN, PACU, (Cosmetic/Plastics) Brighten Surgical Center, Beverly Hills, CA 2000- 2007
Supervisor RN, PACU, (Outpatient) Lapeer Surgery Center, Beverly Hills, CA 2006- present