Elder Care in Santa Barbara, California

David Strand RN 836 Anacapa St # 162, Santa Barbara 93102 [email protected] 805-883-... I’m thrilled to fulfill a dream of moving to Santa Barbara where I have created both roots and community. I am passionate about nursing as it gives me opportunity to both perform evidence based care while promoting disease prevention. I am a perfect candidate to work in Home Health or an outpatient Clinic or in SB because not only has my 8 years working as a Home Health RN / Case Manager familiarized me with your patient population, I’ve been inside their homes where the entire family has been my patient. I have instructed children to perform wound care on grandparents as well have performed many IV infusions and venipunctures on clients from Montecito mansions to sober livings. With strong interpersonal skills and a terrific ability to get along Doctors and staff, I promote trust, respect and collaboration in all my endeavors. Further, competing in a tennis circuit I developed the capacity to focus under pressure. Teaching English in the Middle East I honed my ability to be culturally sensitive. Owning and operating a workout and yoga studio has given me in-depth experience in working with others as well as motivating and responding to the needs of individuals. Finally, my volunteer work facilitating bereavement support groups, taught me the significance of active listening. My experience, education and clinical practice have provided me with an outstanding knowledge of acute patient care, family relations and staff dynamics. • Eight years of extensive patient care in Home Health settings. Further experience in PACU, Neurology and Post Surgery hospital units as well as floating to an Oncology Infusion Center and Hyperbaric Chamber Clinic. I also case managed patients in Casa Esperanza administering IV and wound care therapies at that facility. • Case Managed at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care Santa Barbara for three years where I saw a need for and developed a patient admissions template for new nurses. • Received the Sopman Humanitarian Award based on my work on the post cardiac surgery unit at Toronto General Hospital. • Case Manager for 5 years at Glendale Adventist Medical Center where, because of my superior computer skills, management appointed me to take other nurses out on visits to instruct them on ‘point of care charting’. My strong sense of empathy and exceptional organizational skills, combined with my ability to work well under pressure, will enable me to make a substantial contribution to any health care team. Healthfully, David Strand RN David Strand RN pg 2 Career Objectives: Be a committed staff RN and team player in a challenging and dynamic Clinic providing evidence based care to a diverse population. I wish to advance my career as a ‘Health Explorer’ by combining my passion for health and beauty with advanced Nursing practice. Education and Qualifications 2002-200... Baccalaureate in Nursing GPA 3.9 Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Winner of the Sopman Humanitarian Award / Honors Deans List each year / Inducted Into the Golden Key Society / Member of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International in which I organized a Fitness Event for Research raising $7,835-/ Canada Scholarly Press Award – For high academic achievement / Wrote and Published “The Invisible Teans : Homelessness in the Canadian Teen Community”, published CINT908 Homelessness in Canadian Society reprotext, Ryerson University, Fall 2005 ... Santa Monica School of Massage, Los Angeles, CA Certified in Massage Therapy 1982-198... George Brown College, Toronto, Canada Honors Diploma – Fitness and Lifestyle Management GPA 3.7 Work Experience 2012-201... RN/ Case Manager at Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Santa Barbara In a few words my main job, in the home health department, was to make sure my patients were not re-admitted back to the Hospital once discharged. With a caseload of 20 – 28 patients I worked collaboratively with a multi disciplinary team to empower families and caregivers to care for their loved ones. Further, I was responsible for insurance authorization, HIPA compliance, OASIS documentation, supplies utilization reports and both admissions and discharges. The skill set, working independently, I mastered the following: infection control, advanced wound care including wound vac’s, IV peripheral insertion, PICC line management, trach care/g-tube feedings/ostomy management/IV therapy as well as foley insertion and management. David Strand RN pg 3 200... RN/ Manager at Glendale Adventist Medical Center Home Health. Duties are the same as above. 2002-200... Personal Trainer, massage therapist and group exercise class instructor in the Los Angeles area. During this time I also release a series of exercise videos on the U.S. Home Shopping Network. 1984-200... In 1984 I opened “The Strand” Exercise/Dance Studio in Downtown Toronto. During this time I developed original choreography, released videos and designed a teacher training program for my 11 instructors. At “The Strand” I appreciated and honed my skills at working with and managing peers in a professional setting. I managed to create a satisfying working environment that brought about serious work and serious fun! Interests and Further Information o Here in Santa Barbara I started a Tuesday night movie group where a group of us meet for a little dinner then go see a movie…much fun! o I belong to the Unity Church and sing in the choir with rehearsals every Thursday evening. o I belong to “The Great Outdoors” which is a camping and hiking organization. o I go to the gym every morning doing both weights and cardio and belong to a meditation group which meets every Sunday night. o Over the years I have enjoyed a number of volunteer opportunities including mentoring a 10 year old boy through LA’s ‘Violence Intervention Program/ served on the ‘Sherbourne Health Bus/ facilitated bereavement groups through LA Shanti/ delivered food through ‘Project Angel Food’ o I Study Spanish Wednesday evenings at Santa Barbara Community College. References: Available upon request My job as a nurse is one of customer service, which requires an eye for detail, anticipating needs and listening in order to treat a patient/client the way they wish to be treated.