I possess a strong desire to continue and advance my career and development in nursing after 10 years working in hospice. Key Attributes:Compassionate care giverExcellent administrative skillsStrong medication administration backgroundExcellent management of nursing compliance programsExperienceCenter for Hospice Care SEPT 2008 – PRESENTPrimary Care NurseEnd of life palliative and hospice caregiver. Member of interdisciplinary group that maintains continuity and coordination of a care plan. Maintains medication and caseload management and requirements for up to 6 patients daily.Applies community nursing principles and practices using digital clinical record keeping. Teaches basic nursing care to patients, family, hospice aids and volunteers.William W. Backus Hospital JUN 2006 – SEP 2008Registered NurseResponsible for nursing care and medication administration of large oncology ward. Lauded for compassionate communication and rapport with patients and families. Efficient and accurate assessment of patient needs for positive outcomes of patient care. William W. Backus Hospital AUG 2003 – AUG 2005Patient Care TechnicianMonitored vital signs, collected specimens, and performed dressing changes.Nursing care of colostomy, ileostomy, and decubitus care. Shadowed/ assisted oncology nurses to hone assessment and patient management skills.Eastern CT Cardiology Group JUN 2001 – AUG 2003Medical Assistant Performed EKG and pacemaker checks, obtained vital signs and documented in patient records. United States Army JAN 2006 – JAN 2007Specialist - MedicProudly served country in various locations as a combat medic. Earned several awards and ribbons including an Army Commendation Medal and 3 Army Achievement medals.Education and Additional InformationUniversity of Connecticut – Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 20062016 Awardee of the Florence Nightingale Award