1. Marsha Cooper
10877 Parchment Court - Waldorf, MD 20603
niyahsanaa2@hotmail.com
(240) 472-5331
OBJECTIVE: To secure a Full-Time position as Clinical Nurse/Assistant Director of Nursing
CAREER PROFILE: Experienced and qualified registered nurse with 15 years in healthcare as a Clinical
Nurse (Medical/ Surgical, Orthopedic/Neurology, Home Health and Assistant Director of Nursing in a Skilled
and Long Term Care Setting. Looking for a challenging position to utilize my skills and proficiency in a well
established health organization. Possess good customer care service, ability to generate sound judgment
and work with different personalities. Dedicated, compassionate, detail oriented , strong technical skills and
committed to providing quality healthcare service.
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - SNF and LTC
Genesis Healthcare - Waldorf, MD
June 2008 to March 2015
* Administration of medications (oral, sublingual, subcutaneous, I.M. IV), inhalation/nebulization therapy,
initiate and monitor intravenous therapy as well as maintenance of (femoral, sub-clavian, port-a- cath),
maintain and removal of PICC lines, PCP pumps, and wound care management (surgical, decubitus,
skin tears, lacerations, infections), catheterization, nasogastric/gastrostomy tube.
* Provide bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre and post surgery patients.
* Coordinate medical records, chart patient progress, record V.S., collaborate with other members of the
healthcare team (physicians, social workers, rehab., laboratory technicians, dietician).
* Carries out physicians orders in a timely manner. Prepares patients equipment and aids physicians
during examinations or treatments.
* Monitoring, recording and reporting abnormal vital signs, symptons and/or change in residents condition
and reporting to the attending physician in a timely manner.
* Make daily rounds to determine unit functioning and evaluate needs and concerns to ensure residents
and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which
recognizes the individuals needs and rights
* Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing and evaluating of various
programs within the unit to achieve patient goals.
* Working knowledge of healthcare software. Proficient in entry, accessing, retrieving patient data,
creating customized reports and care plans.
* Functions at a professional nursing level using both administrative leadership and clinical expertise.
* Collaborates with the Director of Nursing in maintaining adequate nursing coverage. Participates and/or
assist HR in the interviewing and selection of nursing personnel.
* Assesses the work performance of nursing personnel as it relates to their job description and updating
annual evaluations.
* Assist supervisors in monitoring completeness and appropriateness of nursing staff documentation.
* Implements the process of progressive counseling and when necessary, recommends or initiates
disciplinary action based on the Center's and/or nursing policies and procedures.
* Encourages nursing staff to perform their jobs to the fullest of their potential and provides professional
guidance and supervision to both professional and non-professional unit staff.
* Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate
resident's care plan. Assist to ensure physicians make monthly and/or prn visits as required.
* Assisting nursing staff in codes and transferring unstable residents to the emergency room for evaluation
and treatment.
* Conducts periodic meetings with staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing,
implementing and evaluating ways to achieve patient care goals.
* Identifies educational needs of the staff and plans with the staff Nurse Practice Educator a program to
meet their needs. Demonstrates, teaches and evaluates nursing skills utilized in direct customer care.
* Participates in weekly CAR, Utilization Mangement and Clinical Meetings, Nursing Committees. Prepares
written reports, review records and participates in needed data collection as indicated. Analize audit

2. results and implement recommendations.
* Updates weekly Wound Management Reports, MMDS, 672/802, Care Plans, Monthly/Weekly Audits and
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collaborates with the Dietician during Weekly/Monthly Weights. Submits requests for the budget.
* Ensures that the center adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes.
Travel Nurse - Clinical Nurse II, (Medical/Surgical)
Health Pro Inc.- Clinton MD, January 2007 - September 2013
* Responsible for managing the care of patients experiencing general medical conditions or surgical pro-
cedures (pre/post).
* Works closely with physicins in specialities as Neurology, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Vascular,
Oncology, Urology, Internal Medicine, G.I., Cardiology and Thoracic.
* Initiate and monitor intravenous therapy (peripheral, femoral, sub-clavian, port-a-cath, PCP pumps).
* Conducts ongoing assessments and performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physicians in an
accurate and timely manner.
* Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing interventions
and progress towards problem resolution.
* Works collaboratively with other members of the team to develop individualized plan of patient care.
* Adheres to policies and procedures of the facility. Exhibits a high level of professionalism and
communicates respectfully and effectively with patients, families, visitors and all facility staff and
physicians.
* Knowledgeable of medical terminology and patient monitoring. Utilize various technical equipment for
patient care.
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment, good organizational and problem solving skills.
Field Nurse
Americare Home Health Care - Falls Church, VA - February 2003 to May 2008
* Provides skilled nursing services to individuals in their place of residence, such as wound care
(surgical, decubitus, skin tear, lacerations, infections), catheterization, injections, I.V.therapy, teaching
and evaluation of patients response to teaching. Obtain routine blood specimens for laboratory tests.
* Conducts initial assessment of patients referred to Agency to obtain and document health status and
history, including pertinent social or educational background. Documents and maintains patients
record (s) of services rendered.
* Reviews doctors orders and prepares treatment plans for patients. Evaluates patient needs and
initiates appropriate referrals. Coordinates treatment plans with other care givers such as home health
aides, physical therapists and social worker.
* Discusses progress of patient (s) with physicians to determine when the patient should be referred for
further evaluation and treatment.
* Conducts supervisory visits of patients to evaluate services and performance of home health aides.
Assisted Head Combat Field Nurse, Lieutenant
U.S. Army Reserve Nurse Corp -Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC
December 1997 to January 2003
* Encourages nursing staff to perform their jobs to the fullest of their potential and provides professional
guidance and supervision to both professional and non-professional unit staff.
* Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing and and evaluating the
outcome of the plan of care with the patient/family/caregiver.
* Makes frequent patient rounds to determine unit function and evaluate needs and concerns.
* Observes the patient for changes in condition and reports these changes to the attending physician and
appropriate interdisciplinary team members.
* Initiates the implementation of orders for medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
* Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities to ensure that patient care needs are
appropriately met. Provides for discharge planning and document in medical records.

3. * Implementing and supervising inservice training schedules of assigned personnel utilizing competency
based evaluations. Ensures that staff have the necessary credentials and receive adequate training
to perform assigned responsibilities. Mentor and assist newly assignd officers, enlisted soliders and
civilians.
* Ensure that staff are compliant with credentials, drill attendance, weigh-in, APT, Birth Audits.
* Prepare's Officer Evluation Reports (OER), and Non-Commission Officer Evaluation Reports (NCOER).
* Assist staff with administration of medications, inhalation therapy, intravenous therapy ( peripheral,
femoral, sub-clavian, port-a-cath) PCP pumps, care and wound care management.
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Clinical Nurse II
Medical/Surgical Unit - Fort Washington Medical Center, Fort Washington, MD
January 1992 to December 1999
Clinical Nurse II
Medical/Surgical Unit - Greater S.E. Community Hospital, Washington, DC
May 1994 to March 1996
* Assess patient care needs and plan individualized patient care. Implement nursing intervention and
evaluate results. Document patient response to nursing care. Conduct patient and family teaching and
counseling.
* Provide care to critically ill, pre/post patients in medical/surgical setting. Carries out physicians orders
in a timely manner.
* Work closely with physicians in specialities as Neurology, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Vascular,
Thoracic, Urology, Internal Medicine, G.I., Cardiology and Oncology.
* Initiate and monitor intravenous therapy (peripheral, femoral, sub-clavian, port-a- cath, PCP pumps).
* Serves as charge nurse, responsible for making patient care assignments/conferences, resource
clinician for staff, staff assignments and supervision of licensed and unlicensed staff.
* Utilize various technical equipment for patient care.
* Coordinates discharge procedures - home health needs and nursing home placement.
* Orient new staff (graduate nurses, R.N./L.P.N, med/surg technicians).
HISTORY:
Clinical Nurse II - Orthopedic/Neurology Unit - Greater S.E. Community Hospital, Washington, DC
February 1987 to April 1994
* Responsible for providing care to pre/post operative patients.
* Manage complex patient situations - Multiple Trauma, Joint Replacement, Back Pain (use of pelvic
traction), Laminectomy with fusions, Arthroscopic Surgery (knee, shoulder); Care of patients following
amputations (above and below the knee), Fractures (inter/external fixation), Cast, Braces.
* Care of patients following crainiotomy, stroke, seizures, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, paraplegics.
Medical Secretary - Transcriptionists - Department of Health, Education and Welfare - Washington, DC -
January 1980 to July1982
Secretary, Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights - Washington, DC - October 1978 to December 1979
Medical Transcriptionist - Dr. Robert Linn - Washington, DC - April 1977 to August 1978
Billing Officer
Children's Hospital National Medical Center - Washington, DC - June 1970 to January 1977
LICENSURE: State of Maryland - RN096944
EDUCATION: BSN - Bowie State University, Bowie MD
Associate in Nursing - Prince George's Community College - Largo, MD
SKILLS: Proficient in I.V. Insertion and Maintenance, Draw Blood, Colostomy Care, PICC Line
Removal, Wound Care, NG/GT Insertion and Placement, Clinical Documentation,
Computer Literate - PCC (proficient in entry, accessing,retrieving patient data,

4. creating customized reports and care plans), Pulse Oximetry Monitor,
Communication, Observation and Problem Solving Skills.
CERTIFICATION: CPR - 11/30/16
Dysrhythia Interpretation - 2012
COMMITTEES: Nurse Pharmacy Liaison - Medication Policy and Procedures