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Managed a full-time position as an ICU registered nurse. Responsible to a group of critical care patients for a designated time frame implementing the Nursing Process and therapeutic use of self. Directed and oversaw the care of caregivers via delegation, coordination, supervision, validation, and evaluation. Managed a full-time position in the Emergency Department as an IV-Certified LPN while going to school full-time bridging to RN. Cross-trained in Health & Rehab, Med Surg, and Community Medical as a nurse, scriptionist, and transcriptionist. Physician orders read and applied in a competent and efficient manner. Safety ongoing with medications distributed according to physician’s orders. Provided quality care for each group of patients. Practiced efficiency with medical terminology. Collaborated with lab, radiology, and respiratory therapy. Worked as a team to accomplish a common goal in each department. Began employment with GRH as an ER tech, Published several feature articles in the hospital’s newsletter for administration.

CELEBRATIONS COORDINATOR, PRESS-REGISTER, MOBILE, AL -- 2000-2006Launched the newly added, “Celebrations” section. Increased incoming revenue by nearly $450,000 within less than three years. Managed Press-Register’s wedding, engagement, and anniversary announcements.

VICE-PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER, MAGNOLIA PUBLICATIONS, INC., HATTIESBURG, MS -- 1996-1999Assisted in developing corporation. Launched and published newly created, “Outdoors in Mississippi”. Managed business account, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Recruited and supervised full-time and contract labor. In addition, edited, “Questions & Answers about Business Ethics: Running an Ethical and Successful Business”, a book utilized by several universities.

ADVERTISING SALE EXECUTIVE, HATTIESBURG AMERICAN, HATTIESBURG, MS -- 1993-1995Implemented island advertising on the Mutual Fund page extended front and back; increased revenue by an additional $31,200/yr. Led in sales all but one month tied beginning with the first month of employment.

REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER, SALES EXECUTIVE, ASSISTANT MANAGER GEORGE COUNTY TIMES, LUCEDALE, MS 1980-1990Reported local news, events, and special features.Administered public opinion polls. Marketed advertising. Developed advertising strategies and campaigns. Created and designed ads. Assembled pages in layout.