Experience

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  HCA

  • CJW Medical Center

  • Quality Data Specialist, Registered Nurse

    • Mar 2014 - Present
    • CJW Medical Center

    Collect, analyze, and interpret clinical data and contribute to quality performance measurements to improve clinical processes and patient outcome. Review patient medical records in Meditech and upload data into NCDR’s ACTION-GWTG Registry within established deadlines.Provided care to cardiac and medical-surgical patients in 40-bed Telemetry Unit. Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Demonstrated critical thinking and used clinical judgment in evaluating activities to establish priorities, and meet / exceed patient care needs. Administered medication, monitored Heparin drips, performed blood transfusions, peritoneal dialysis, EKGs and bladder scans, assessed vital signs, applied cardiac monitors, inserted IVs and Foley catheters, interviewed patients for admission and prepared them for discharge. Charted on patient care in Meditech computer program. Worked collaboratively with hospitalists, specialists, PT/OT, speech pathologists, and case managers to achieve optimal patient care.

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  Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Center

  • CNA / Nurse Tech II

    • Sep 2012 - Oct 2013

    Provided care to adult neuro, cardiac, and orthopedic patients recovering from CVA, cardiac, back, hip, and knee surgery, including amputations. Assessed vital signs, performed procedures, assisted with meals, made beds, and answered call bells. Trained in VS, glucometer operation, bladder scans, 12-lead EKG, heme stool testing, bedside INR testing, urine collection, lifts, slides, and the CPM machine. Charted VS, procedure results, I&Os, and meal consumption in Medilinks computer program.

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  CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.

  • Marketing Director

    • Dec 2006 - Apr 2009

     Developed and implemented marketing plan resulting in 20% sales increase for shopping mall during 2008’s recessive economy. Up 9% first quarter of 2009; #1 out of 86 centers. Managed promotions and events, working directly with key retail store managers to boost sales for Spring, Back-to-School and Holiday seasons.  Exceeded sponsorship goal by 208% through selling in-mall ad space and securing the premiere customer service center sponsorship.  Cultivated a 19% increase in positive publicity in 2007 and a 43% increase in 2008. Created presentations and delivered information to corporate executives at annual property reviews and to retail store managers at semi-annual manager meetings.  Prepared monthly reports, including sales analysis, inventories, cash flow and budget variance.

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  Carl Zeiss

  • Marketing Manager

    • Dec 1996 - Nov 2003

     Worked closely with vice president of U.S. headquarters of world-renown consumer optics manufacturer in building the marketing department from a staff of 2 to 8 associates.  Strongly contributed to company’s growth of 600% in 7 years by developing and implementing marketing plans and successfully managing multi-million dollar budgets.  Managed development and coordination of a million dollar ISO-9001 certified quality assurance education and reward program for optical retailers and laboratories across the U.S.  Coordinated successful trade show program resulting in trip to headquarters in Germany to consult on European trade show. Managed creation of 90 pieces of sales collateral for various lens, coating and lab equipment products, promotions and programs, and the creation of 50 logo-branded merchandise products.  Strengthened retailer and distributor co-op programs resulting in an 80% redemption rate. Created presentations and trained new sales, marketing and customer service associates on the company’s vision and presented marketing plans at national and regional sales meetings.

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  Midlothian Hotel Limited Partnership, Inc.

  • Director of Sales

    • Dec 1994 - Dec 1996

     Developed and implemented marketing plan for Comfort Inn property by researching customer segments, the competition, and revenue-generating opportunities.  Analyzed occupancy and rate history to create corporate sales incentive program, generating over $1/2 million in revenue and exceeding goal by 17%.  Enhanced property’s image by coordinating a photo shoot and creating new brochures and ads.