Andrea France, RN, CNAE, CLNC®, WCC

Professional Experience

  Butler and Associates (2006-present) Owner/Director

• CPR/First-Aid Training to businesses and community organizations
• Recertification of nursing assistants
• Legal nurse consulting services
• Survey Readiness Training
• Customer Service Training
• Teambuilding
• Documentation/Care plan training

Spoon River College (2012-present)
23235 North County 22 Canton, IL 61520
Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor

Culbertson Memorial Hospital (2014-present)
238 S. Congress Rushville, Il 62681
Wound Clinic Staff Nurse

Lincoln Land Community College (2012-present)
109 White Pine Lane Beardstown, Il 62618
Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor

Heritage Health (2012-2015)
8306 St. Lukes Dr, Beardstown, Il 62618
Staff Nurse

Heartland Healthcare of Canton (2010-2012)
2081 North Main Canton, Il 61520
Director of Care Delivery/Certified Wound Nurse

• Assisted Director of Nursing with management of resident care in 80 bed Rehabilitation/Long term care facility
• Assisted Director of Nursing in supervision and education of nursing staff
• Managed wound care for residents

Carl Sandburg College (2009-2010)
2400 Tom Wilson Blvd Galesburg, Il 61401
Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor

Proctor Hospital (2006-2010) 5401 North Knoxville Peoria, IL 61614

• Served as a team leader in the Family Maternity Center, providing nursing assessment and care for post-partum, neonatal, and gynecological patients
• Educated patients and caregivers on the issues related to their healthcare needs

Spoon River Home Health Services (1994 to 2006)
332 Fort St. Farmington, IL 61531
Field Staff

• Conducted skilled nursing visits as scheduled
• Provided skilled assessment, education, and nursing care as ordered
• Reported client concerns to nursing supervisor

Case Manager

• Provided nursing care for geriatric and pediatric clients from admission to discharge
• Conducted nursing assessment for Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Pay clients
• Developed , implemented, evaluated, and revised client care plans
• Educated clients and caregivers on healthcare issues relating to their homecare needs
• Communicated with physicians, therapists, and ancillary care providers to ensure coordination and continuity of care
• Assisted with Quality Assurance issues
• Supervised Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses on the care team
• Performed regular Medical Record Audits to ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and Illinois Department of Public Health regulations
• Participated in and conducted in-services for nursing staff

Nursing Supervisor

• Assigned nursing visits per physician order
• Supervised nursing personnel
• Communicated with clients and caregivers to ensure quality of care
• Facilitated discussions with employees to resolve conflicts and create a productive working environment
• Conducted interviews for employee candidates
• Managed nursing staff
• Conducted referral intakes and screenings of potential clients
• Ensured audits of medical records were completed by appropriate nursing personnel
• Named Acting Administrator during Administrator absence

Certified Nursing Assistant Educator

• Instructor for Certified Nursing Assistant Program, 11/1995-2/1997
• Lead Instructor for Certified Nursing Assistant Program, 9/2002-3/2006

Director of Education and Training, 9/2003-3/2006

• Designed  curriculum for Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program
• Completed and submitted master schedule per IDPH guidelines
• Established and maintained clinical sites, establishing excellent relationships with clinical facility administration and faculty
• Developed Student handbook and application criteria
• Dealt with a variety of disciplinary issues concerning student conduct
• Conducted  in-services Certified Nursing Assistants
• Conducted documentation training sessions for nursing personnel
• Assisted with development of Nursing Orientation Program
• Participated in orientation of nursing personnel to nursing visits and nursing management in office setting
• Coordinated and instructed CPR certification and recertification classes for staff, schools, outside facilities, and community organizations

Proctor Hospital (1990-1994)
5401 North Knoxville Peoria, IL 61614

• Served as a team leader in the Family Maternity Center, providing nursing assessment and care for post-partum, neonatal, and gynecological patients
• Educated patients and caregivers on the issues related to their healthcare needs
• Served as night shift charge nurse in mother- baby unit of Family Maternity Center

St. Johns Hospital (1986-1988) 800 East Carpenter Springfield IL 62701

• Provided nursing assessment and care for post-partum and high risk ante-partum patients

Licensure
Illinois Registered Professional Nurse (RN) May 1986
License # 041-23698