Resume 2011

1. Clarion Campbell MSN, RN-BC1020 S. 36th Street #7 Council Bluffs, IA 51501712-789-0223camcj@netins.netObjectiveDedicated registered nurse (RN) with specialty experience in geriatric nursing. Developed strong management, evaluation and planning skills through recent employment as a Director of Nursing Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations, Nursing Scope of practices, budgeting, administration, management and training.Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, to facilitate groups and educational seminars, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.Seeking a professional nursing position at which I can make a positive influence upon the nursing profession that ultimately leads to improved nursing care and improved patient outcomes. Work ExperienceDirector of Nursing 12/2010 – Current: Florence Homes, Omaha, NE. 402-827-6000Objective: Served as the Director of Nursing in a 116 bed non-profit Long Term Care Facility. Managed 65+ staff members. Directly supervised 5 management staff. Ensured staffing met resident needs. Conducted monthly and sometimes bi-monthly employee in-services. Responsibility for budgeting for the nursing department. Key Accomplishments:Successful implementation of a Bowel and Bladder program.Successful implementation of a Restorative Nursing Program.Developed and implemented strategies and policies that was successful in clearing the facility of > 12 state deficiencies. Maintained adequate staffing ratios to meet resident needs while still staying within budget. Successful implementation of a pain management program. Developed skills to successfully investigate incidents. Acted in behave of the administrator during her absence.<br /> Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Coordinator/Care plan coordinator<br /> 08/2010-12/2010: Colonial Manor, Anita, IA. 712-762-3219<br /> Objective: Completed MDS data on all residents on a regular basis<br /> following and maintaining compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations. <br /> Assisted the DON with day-to-day operations and facilitated care plan <br /> meetings weekly. <br /> Key Accomplishments:<br />Part of the team that received only 3 deficiencies with the annual state survey. <br />Self-taught myself the process of MDS 2.0<br />Successfully implemented the change to MDS 3.0<br />Assisted the administrator in directing the home to take a challenge of accepting complex resident. <br />Provided training to staff how to care for the complex patient with a tracheotomy and a feeding tube. <br />Successfully facilitated care planning weekly without orientation to the care-plan process. <br />Successfully managed multiple Medicare skilled patients meeting requirements for continued care. <br />Accepted and facilitated ideas from nursing assistants and nurses implementing their ideas or allowing them control to implement them.<br /> <br /> Nursing Faculty<br />06/2009-07/2010: Kaplan University, Omaha, NE. 402-572-8500<br />Objective: To successfully educate first year nursing students in such a way that led to content retention. <br /> Key Accomplishments:<br />Implemented computer blogging as a pointed assignment. Blogging provoked thought and enhanced IT skills. <br />Acquired skills needed to develop a new orientation program for faculty and Director of Nurses. This skill was acquired by serving on a committee.<br />Successfully implemented a curricular change to clinical rotations every ten weeks throughout my employment. <br />Successfully delivered theory lectures over Medical-Surgical nursing content that promoted student engagement and content retention. <br />Reinstated skills in Long-term care. <br />Coordinated student skills lab learning environment.<br />Provided an example of a positive role model. <br /> <br />Registered Nurse Consultant<br />04/2007-06/2009: VODEC, Council Bluffs, IA. 712-328-2638<br />Objective: To bring the company’s medical components into compliance with Nebraska and Iowa State regulations. <br />Key Accomplishments:<br />Developed medical policies and procedures that the State of Nebraska approved for use. <br />Developed and educated staff with a 20-hour Nebraska Medication Aide course. <br />Implemented strategies that successfully reduced medication errors by 50-percent. <br />Developed and implemented company forms that were uniform across the company and met both Iowa and Nebraska State regulations. <br />Successfully led medical staff in acceptance of new strategies. <br />Facilitated the Nebraska regulation to maintain the company’s program ethics committee. <br />Participated on the safety and quality assurance committees<br />Successfully delivered company-wide training in MANDT, CPR and First-Aid. <br /> Registered Nurse/Training Coordinator<br />12/1997-06/2010: Specialized Support Services, Council Bluffs, IA. 712-323-9824<br />Objective: Oversight of all medical aspects and provide company-wide trainings. <br /> Key Accomplishments:<br />Trained and educated new staff and retrained current staff in the following areas; Diabetes, Nutrition, Mandatory Reporting, CPR and First-Aid, MANDT, Blood borne pathogens, Medication Manager Clinical, Mental Illness, Medication Manager Refresher, and Infectious Diseases. <br />Successful implementation of a program that decreased the number of medication errors made by medication managers. <br />Updated trainings to stay current with OSHA regulations and State/Federal regulations. <br /> Implemented the process to have the Mandatory Reporting training approved by the state of Iowa. <br />Developed and maintained a successful program to track employee training records. <br /> Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse<br /> 1993-2007: Variety of staff nursing positions in both Iowa and Nebraska. <br /> Objective: To develop my skills as a nurse in a variety of healthcare fields.<br /> Key Accomplishments:<br />RN: Clinic Nurse for the USAF (contract): 2006-2007<br />RN: Adult Home-Healthcare for Visiting Nurses Association: 2005-2006<br />RN: Critical Care/Emergency Room Hospital: 1999-2005<br />RN: Pediatric Home-Healthcare for Ultimate Nursing: 1999-1999<br />RN: Long-Term Care: 1998-1999<br />RN: Long-Term Care 1998-1999<br />LPN: Temporary Staffing: Long-Term Care: 1995-1998<br />LPN: Hospital: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Newborn Nursery: 1993-1995<br /> Education<br /> 2007-2009: University of Phoenix; Master of Science in Nursing with a specialty in <br /> Education. <br />Practicum was the development of a Medication Manager course capable of submission to the State of Iowa for authorization to be used to education lay people in medication management for healthcare facilities of 15 beds or less. <br />2005-2007: University of Phoenix; Bachelor of Science in Nursing with an emphasis on Education. <br />1995-1998: Iowa Western Community College; Associates Degree in Nursing. <br /> 1992-1993: Iowa Western Community College; Practical Nursing Program. <br /> Community Involvement<br />2002-Current: Griswold Community School District School Board Member. Served as Board President from 2007-2010. Accomplishments as President; Selected to participate in the Leadership Academy.<br />Led the Board to develop yearly Board goals that aligned with the district’s vision and mission.<br />Developed a superintendent evaluation tool that maintained compliance with state standard.<br />Effectively led discussions that resulted in positive outcomes. <br /> Professional Memberships and Licensures<br />Professional:<br />American Nurses Association: 2007<br />Sigma Theta Tau International: 2008<br />National League for Nursing: 2010<br />Community:<br />Membership to the United Congregational Methodist Church: 1990<br />Licensures:<br />Iowa Board of Nursing Exp: 07/2013 (Number will be given upon serious application.<br />American Heart Association BLS instructor: Exp: 12/2013<br />Gerontology Certification (Passed exam 9/2011, certificate to be mailed). <br /> <br />References upon Request<br />