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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE VIRGINIA VETERAN S HOSPITAL Richmond, VA Registered Nurse December 2010 Present Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions of up to 20 patients per day Developed and direct a rotational system in managing the care of patients in the department Coordinate workforce management objectives with a focus on individual, departmental, and hospital-wide initiatives Lead and mentored 10 newly licensed nurses in developing and achieving professional expertise Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment THE CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER Charleston, SC Assistant Nurse July 2006 November 2010 Assisted physicians in taking blood pressure, measuring heartbeat, and recording vitals in physical examinations Collaborated with 4 other nursing staff in maintaining a calm environment in caring for patients Supervised the admission of patients in emergency cases and directed the transferring of patients from their locations to the hospital via ambulance Commended by supervisors for handling difficult situations involving both patients and their families EDUCATION CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY Washington, DC Master of Science Degree in Nursing, June 2006 GPA: 3.62 Vice President, National Student Nursing Association, 2004-2006 JOLIET UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL Bachelor of Science in Nursing, June 2002 CERTIFICATIONS Progressive Care Certified Nurse Certification (PCCN) Member, District of Columbia Nurses Association (DCNA).