I would put your resume here! Word it how you like and I will make a file that can be seen properly on the internet! You can see mine as an example below. You can have your address and telephone numbers on this password protected resume if you want to although I do not have them on mine

PETER MENTZ
Email: - peter@nursetraveler.org

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To utilize my nursing and management skills an an ER travel assignment

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

  • Critical Care RN with emphasis on Cardiovascular Surgery and Emergency Department.
  • Trained in many computer software packages including most Microsoft products, Meditech and medical charting systems.
  • Wide knowledge of a variety of Ventilators, Monitoring systems and other equipment for the ER and ICU settings offering minimal orientation needs
  • Well rounded ER nurse with experience which includes Charge, Triage, Trauma, Fast Track, Cardiac care and all other areas of the ER.

PERSONAL SKILLS

  • Reliable, dedicated and responsible
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong leadership and managerial abilities
  • Capable of building good client and staff rapport
  • Ability to accomplish goals within time and budget constraints
  • Excellent teaching skills
  • Good problem-solving capabilities
  • Flexible
  • Computer literate

CAREER HISTORY

January 10, 2005– May 15, 2005

THERACARE STAFFING, NY, NY

·          RN, Kaiser Hospital, West Los Angeles, CA – Emergency Department

·          Travel Assignment

September 20, 2004 – January 7, 2005

THERACARE STAFFING, NY, NY

·          RN, Kaiser Hospital, Panorama City, CA – Emergency Department

·          Travel Assignment

June 13, 2004 –August 27, 2004

SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING, ORLANDO, FL

·          RN, Heart of Florida Regional Hospital, Davenport, FL – Emergency Department

·          Local Contract

May 15, 2004 – June 5, 2004

EMERGPLUS, HAMILTON, ONTARIO.

·          RN, Hamilton Health Sciences Center, Hamilton, Ontario – Emergency Department

·          Local Contract

February 5, 2004 - May 6, 2004

HEALTHONE STAFFING, SACRAMENTO, CA

·          RN, Dameron Hospital, Stockton, CA – Emergency Department

·          Travel assignment

January 5, 2004 – January 30, 2004

PULSE HEALTHCARE STAFFING, SACRAMENTO, CA

·          RN, Delta Sutter Hospital, Antioch, CA – Emergency Department

·          Travel Assignment

November 4, 2003 until May 6, 2004

PULSE HEALTHCARE STAFFING & HEALTHONE STAFFING, SACRAMENTO, CA

·          Part time independent nurse recruiter for both Travel Nursing  agencies

September 7, 2003 – October 31, 2003

PRESTIGE HEALTHCARE RESOURCES, BOCA RATON, FL

·          RN, Los Robles Medical Center, Thousand Oaks, CA – Emergency Department

·          Travel Assignment

June 23, 2003 – August 23, 2003

PRESTIGE HEALTHCARE RESOURCES, BOCA RATON, FL

·          RN, Gulf Coast Medical Center, Panama City, FL – Emergency Department

·          Travel Assignment

Mar 24, 2003 – June 21, 2003

RN NETWORK, BOCA RATON, FL

·          RN, Delray Beach Medical Center, Delray Beach, FL. – Emergency Department

·          Travel Assignment

Dec 12, 2002- March 12, 2003

CODEBLUE NURSING AGENCY, SACRAMENTO, CA

·          RN, Parkview Hospital, Riverside CA Emergency department

·          Travel assignment

Oct 2002 – Dec 2002

MERCY HOSPITAL, BAKERSFIELD, CA

·          RN Coordinator, Emergency Room (Travel Assignment)

·          Responsible for care of patients in the Emergency Room

·          Shift management functions and responsibilities

July 2002 – Sept 2002

EMERG-PLUS NURSING AGENCY, HAMILTON, ONTARIO

·          RN, Emergency Rooms throughout Hamilton.

·          Responsible for the care of patients in the Emergency Department

1999 – May 2002

HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITAL, ORLANDO, FLORIDA.

  • Charge Nurse. Emergency Room
  • Responsible for the care of patients in the Emergency Department
  • Shift management functions and responsibilities.

             August – September 2001 – 6 week Leave of Absence from Health Central

·          Guest Lecturer at Aga Khan University and Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
teaching a Critical Care and Emergency Nursing program.

1998 - 1999

ORANGE COUNTY CORRECTIONS MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, ORLANDO, FLORIDA.

  • RN Manager
  • Responsible for the Medical care of Inmates.
  • Managed a department which included 59 RN's, LPN's and MA's
  • Responsible for all management functions including Hiring, evaluations, education, terminations, budgets and scheduling
  • Responsible for data collection and computerization of the data
  • Responsible for Quality Assurance and Chart Audits
  • Member of Management, Medical Records, Pharmacy and Therapeutics and Quality Assurance committees

1997 - 1998

COLUMBIA PARK MEDICAL CENTER, ORLANDO, FLORIDA.

  • Registered Nurse
  • Responsible for the care of post open-heart and vascular surgical patients.

1989 - 1997

ST. MICHAELS HOSPITAL, TORONTO, ONTARIO.

  • Charge Nurse – Cardiovascular ICU.
  • Responsible for the care of post open-heart surgical patients.
  • Managed unit on night shift, responsible for staff evaluations and staff scheduling.
  • Member of hospital wide cardiac arrest team.
  • Patient and family teaching with regard to their illnesses and recovery

1987 - 1989

FOOTHILLS HOSPITAL, CALGARY, ALBERTA

  • Charge Nurse – Cardiovascular ICU
  • Responsible for the care of post open-heart surgical patients.
  • Member of new products and staff education committee.

1985 - 1987

WECK, DIVISION OF SQUIBB (CANADA)

  • Sales Representative
  • Territory - North Toronto and Manitoba.
  • Sold operating microscopes and surgical instruments to hospitals.
  • Made presentations to physicians, nurses, administration and purchasing agents
  • Often worked in operating rooms in-servicing and educating doctors and nurses.
  • Increased sales volume by 85 - 100% per year.
  • National Sales leader in 4 out of 6 product categories.
  • Developed excellent customer rapport.

1981 - 1985

MOLNLYKE INC. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

  • US Mid West Sales Manager (1983-1985)
  • Promoted to management position based in Chicago.
  • Responsible for hiring, training and management of sales representatives.
  • Hired nursing consultants and trained them to provide product in-service programs.
  • Worked closely with International product managers.
  • Involved with corporate budgeting and setting sales quotas.
  • Sales Representative (1981-1983)
  • Territory - Western Ontario
  • Sold Benefits Incontinence management system, dressings and OR drapes.
  • Made presentations to administrators and nurses in hospitals and nursing homes.

1977 - 1981

SOUTH BAY HOSPITAL, REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA

  • Nurse Manager
  • Manager of 8 bed Critical Care Unit, General Surgery and Medicine.
  • Responsible for budget, hiring, staffing, evaluations and day-to-day running.
  • Upgraded unit with purchase of new equipment and monitoring system.
  • Developed new policies and procedures manual.
  • Taught part of in-house ICU course.
  • Member of committees for Nurse Managers, Staff Education, Infection Control and New Products.

 

1974 - 1977

TORONTO WESTERN HOSPITAL, TORONTO, ONTARIO

  • Registered Nurse
  • Responsible for the care of surgical, medical and cardiovascular patients.
  • Teaching of both families and patients.

1974

HAREFIELD HOSPITAL, LONDON, ENGLAND

  • Registered Nurse
  • RN in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

EDUCATION

ACLS, PALS, BCLS and MICN certified

1988 – 2004   Completed a variety of Critical Care and Emergency Department educational programs.

1982 - 1987
Multiple sales and Marketing courses, including Xerox and Dale Carnegie.

1975 - 1997
Multiple Critical Care and nursing administration courses.

1971 - 1973
Harefield and Mount Vernon School of Nursing.
London, England. 3 year RN Training Program
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NURSE LICENSURE

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