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Independently manage sales across 5 states in four different product lines within the Schumacher portfolio.Responsible for full sales cycle from initiation to completion. Foster and build relationships with current and new clientele.

Super Float, Bone Marrow TransplantCreated interactive educational bulletin boards for both patients and nursing staff.Participated in unit-based committee, rewriting policies and developed training protocols for orienting new nursing staffCreated an easy to use document of what to do for new critical care nursesImproved efficiency through optimizing workflow in multiple unitsExhibited adaptability through the use of different computer programs in specialty unitsLed organizational change initiatives within hospital concerning documentation, policies, and equipmentEducated new staff nurses and graduates on unit policies, equipment, workflowVersatile and flexible – Learned and maintained skills to work in every unit of the hospital.Created easy-to-use documents for new hires and new graduate RNs with unit routines and policiesLed nursing unit as Charge Nurse – Managed 32-bed multi-tiered unit, functioned as liaison between hospital administration, physicians, and nursing staff.Problem-solved for nursing staff, resolving issues and concerns with patients, families, and physicians

Adapted to new critical care work environment and staff every eveningProvided support to nursing staffPerformed all critical care nursing duties required for each ICU specialtyCreated and maintained rapport with staffing agency to ensure frequency of contracts

Acted as a resource for other contract nurses and new graduates when needed.Supported multiple nursing units during a 12-hour shift

Involved as an integral part of physician rounds in planning patient care.Maintained flexibility with other staff members in scheduling with rotating 12-hour shiftProvided emotional support and education to patients and families regarding cardiac surgery and postoperative careEstablished relationships with hospital and medical staff to maintain contract