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Chris Dobbs

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Everett, WA acdx8f@r.postjobfree.com

98201

Objective

I am conscientious and energetic. I will do my best to be an asset to my employer. I always do extra research to ensure that I am prepared for the task at hand. I do really well transferring knowledge to the clinical setting. I am able to demonstrate responsibility and independence; I seek learning opportunities to foster new growth. I am positive and a good team member working with others.

Education

LPN-RN prerequisites BTC Bellingham, WA 2012-2014 GPA 3.7

IV Therapy & Venous Puncture, BTC Bellingham WA 2001 GPA: 4.0

Practical Nursing, BTC Bellingham WA 2001 GPA: 3.6 - received the Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Effort, High Level of Achievement, Outstanding Attitude and Work Habits, High Quality Interpersonal/Leadership Skills.

CNA, BTC Bellingham WA 1986 GPA: 4.0

Ferndale High School, Ferndale WA 1987 GPA: 3.0

Employment History

PeaceHealth Medical Group- Clinical Lead Nurse August 2008-March 2012

Manages day to day suite operations for patients and employees.

Leadership role facilitate suite operations for staff by providing direction, guidance and counseling.

Provide contact and follow up with staff, main point person. Communicates with staff on current information and organizational changes.

Assess needs and implements action plan appropriately.

Staff Coordination- I.e. staff scheduling and coverage, along with payroll.

Performance accountability- daily management. Performance evaluation process- coordinates and processes evaluations for area employees.

Defines areas of specific training needs and coordinates implementation of trainings.

Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in regards to internal proprietary information and patient information.

Worked in many work groups with PHMG: Rooming standardization, chronic disease, process improvement, IM improvement project, Anticoagulation, Workflow standardization

Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood- Lead Nurse June 2006- August 2008

Manages the schedule and flow of patients and nurses, patient education, prepares medications used for surgical procedures, assists the physician with surgical procedures, oversees the recovery room, initiates emergency nursing procedures, phone triage, works closely with the Clinic manager and Medical director to research and implement new services or improvement. I was also an active member of the Quality Assurance and Risk Management team. Proficient use of my IV therapy and Phlebotomy skills.

Walk In Health Clinic- Head Nurse November 2003-February 2006

I was the head nurse in charge of ordering all supplies, patient flow, and vaccines.

Patient care vital signs, injections, charting, rx refills, triage calls

Worked with EKG machines, setting up sterile trays and fields, post procedure care, wound care

Patient education for travel

Please contact Susan Babbitt Office Manager @ 734-2330

Lynden Manor- Charge Nurse October 2001- November 2003

Over saw care of 109 residents along with med aides and caregivers

Medication passing, charting, injections, wound care

Other Trainings

Management Trainings:

Managing commitments and building trust

Difficult conversations

Performance Management

Essential tools for management

Positive Discipline

Situational leadership

Developing Employees

Engagement planning for working teams

A3 lean

5S lean

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