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Barbara L. Asher, RN, BSN 27751 Bloomfield Drive Lathrup Village, MI 48076 (248) 990-7775 Cell Imaginejwl999@att.net OBJECTIVE: Registered Nurse EDUCATION: Wayne State University College of Nursing (Detroit, MI) Collaborate Degree Program CD-2 (2nd Bachelor’s Degree/BS Nursing) 15 Month accelerated course of study; 64 credits. September, 1994 through December, 1995; BSN conferred December 14, 1995 Oakland University Division of Continuing Education (Rochester, MI) ABA approved Legal Assistant Diploma Program. Concentration in Litigation/Research specialty sequence. Diploma awarded May, 1994. Lawrence Technological University (Southfield, MI) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Magna Cum Laude, 1987. Oakland Community College (Union Lake, MI). 1976-1978: Dental Hygiene. Madonna University (Livonia, MI). 1973-1975: Nursing Major. QUALIFICATIONS: Current Michigan RN License, ACLS, BLS Nursing Skills: Assessment of patients utilizing physical and psychosocial assessment skills, diagnostic data, and medical evaluations. Ability to determine effectiveness of care provided as related to short and long term patient goals. Performance of nursing actions and medical orders to meet complex needs of patients and significant others; taking into account their age, specific psychosocial and educational needs. Accuracy in documenting care provided and patient response to care in appropriate form on patient’s record. Ability to respond in emergency situations. Thorough understanding and implementation of nursing process and clinical pathways. General Skills: *Accountable for care given by non licensed personnel *Professional approach to nursing duties *Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team * Well developed oral and written communication skills *Desire for quality and excellence; careful attention to detail; client centered care *Excellent organizing, prioritizing, and analytic and critical thinking skills * Decision making and ability to function independently. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Karmanos Cacer Institutuee , Infusion Nurse, Providence Hospital, Case Manager Select Specialty Hospital, Woodward Hills Nursing Center, Oakland Regional Hospital, Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital - held several temporary positions at these facilities during 2007 through 2010 while caring for my elderly father. Experience at these sites included Med/Surg, Long Term Care and PACU. Fresenius Dialysis Clinic - (Detroit, MI) From November 2006 - December 2006 held full time position as Dialysis RN providing care and treatment to chronic renal patients in outpatient clinic. Hemodialysis/Blood Therapies. DMC/MIOSH -Michigan Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (Madison Heights, MI) From August 2006 - November 2006. Midnights. Care given to pre and post operative orthopedic patients. Allergy Clinic - (Royal Oak, MI) Filled in for permanent staff member on vacation during the summer. Henry Ford Health System/Community Care Services (Detroit NW Dialysis) From May 2004 - October 2005 FT RN Dialysis Clinic care and treatment to chronic renal patients in outpatient setting. Hemodialysis. William Beaumont Hospital (Royal Oak, MI) February, 1999 - January, 2004 held FT position as Clinical Nurse II CPCU (Coronary Progressive Care Unit). Cardiac Step Down. Oakwood Health Care System (Dearborn, MI) June, 1998 - January - 1999. FT position as RN, CCU (Coronary Care Unit). St. Joseph Mercy Hospital-Oakland (Pontiac, MI) March, 1998 - June 1998, FT position as RN Case Manager, Medical Cardiology, Telemetry Unit. Henry Ford Health System/Community Care Services (Detroit NW Dialysis) June 1996 - March 1998 FT RN Blood Therapies/Hemodialysis in outpatient setting. Horizon Health Care Corporation (Clarkston, MI) Following graduation from WSU, held position as Charge Nurse in extended care/rehabilitation facility Ameritech/SBC (Detroit MI) From 1979 - 1994 held varios senior level clerical/administrative positions providing support to large professional groups.

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