Nurse Manager or District Manager or Staff Nurse or Assisted Liv

6 Woodland Drive, Hope Valley, RI 02832 [email protected]_______________________________

401-480-0082

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Accomplished clinical, sales and sales management professional with proven exper tise in creating organizational efficiency to enhance staff and patient satisfac tion while maintaining a focus on operating budgets and cost savings. Possesses exceptional ability to assess, plan, and implement strategic approaches to gener ate process improvement. Promotes a team approach to solving problems, coordinat ing tasks, and inspiring a high degree of productivity to overcome challenges an d achieve success. EXPERIENCE The Ark of Life Retreat Center Current- per diem basis Sales Director& Fundraiser/ Presentation Development Writer and sales developer for not-for-profit community and historical outreach project Active telecommuter office up and running Certified USUI Reiki Practitioner Develop and present all Power Point Presentations for community events Write mission and purpose statements and developed brochure for community event s Write concept and aspiration model for community Proficient at all Microsoft Office Applications; Excel, Power Point, Word,Outlo ok, and more THE WESTERLY HOSPITAL, Westerly, RI 2002-2010 SPECIALTY RN Per Diem Specialty Float Staff/Charge Nurse for Emergency Department, Interventi onal Radiology, and Post-Endoscopy Suites. Utilized exceptional technical and communication skills to convince management of the cost saving implications of having professionally trained, certified RNs place PICC lines in lieu of physicians; gained approval and spearheaded PICC tea m development and training, resulting in dramatic bottom line improvement. Leverages clinical and teaching ability to inspire staff to higher levels of pe rformance and critical thinking. Involves nursing staff in evaluation of approp riate patient to procedure assessment. Received Hospital Gem Award for going above and beyond in chart review and fost ering appropriate outcomes BARD PowerPICC trainer and PICC insertion trainer, manager, and team leader

DIANE D. SMITH - PAGE 2 PDI, INC., New Jersey 1997-2002 DIVISION SALES MANAGER Managed scientific sales force of 10 Account Managers in a tri-state area. Devel oped and conducted nationwide critical care educational programs for nurses and ancillary staff. Recruited, hired, and coached staff.

Drove a executive paradigm shift at end-user levels; designed and implemented a n electronic company handbook complete with interactive forms, reference materi als, and ongoing projects. Created a supportive infrastructure ensuring implementation success, resulting in national use and a significant reduction in time and significant cost savings associated with completion and documentation of managerial tasks. Led the creation of a cohesive, high performing team of knowledgeable professio nals harmonized to drive company growth. Received National Manager Excellence Award, Most Valuable Player Award for Team Leadership, and awarded Best in Country for several years running as top Divisi onal Manager. MARINER REHABILITATION SERVICES, New London, CT 1995-1997 EDUCATION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Developed educational programs for nursing and ancillary staff; conducted patien t care workshops for nurses and physical therapists. Developed and conducted tr aining programs for sales representatives, and served as Lead Admissions Coordin ator, driving business for the Northeast Region. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3 M PHARMACEUTICALS, St. Paul, MN PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE Developed a strategic marketing plan resulting in leading the US sales force in antiarrythmic sales for four years. WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL, Providence, RI ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER, HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS Managed a staff of 16 nurses on a 31 bed high-risk obstetrical unit. Designed an d taught an emergency cardiac course to nurses and obstetrical Residents. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF RI, Pawtucket, RI STAFF RN Staff/Charge Nurse on 39 bed Med/Surg Unit. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS AHIMA ACCREDITED INFORMATICS PROGRAM (IN PROCESS) - KAPLAN UNIVERSITY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, magna cum laude - UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING - COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND CERTIFIED PARALEGAL - ROGER WILLIAM UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC/ Certified in PICC Line Device Selection, I nsertion and Management