954 20th St SW, Largo, Florida 33770

(H) 727-586-4351 (C) 727-743-7434

DEEMERRN@ AOL.COM
Robin Pendergast Deem, RN, ONC
OBJECTIVE: Dedicated Registered Professional Nurse with 31
plus years of practical experience, now seeking a staff RN position, which will
challenge and make use of my comprehensive health care training, excellent commu
nication skills and self directed prioritization skills.
PROFILE: Extensive knowledge of medical equipment, products, care p
lanning and pharmaceuticals. Readily develops rapport with patients, families, s
taff and other health care professionals. I relate well to people from a variet
y of cultures and socio-economic conditions.
I have strong analytical and critical thinking skills .I can easily assess patie
nt conditions and implement appropriate interventions. I have been recognized f
or my excellent teaching and coaching abilities and have been actively involved
in mentoring new staff. I maintain safety compliance, as well as infection contr
ol within the scope of my practice.
I am resourceful in completing assignments, projects and have proven my abilit
y in multi-tasking effectively.
I feel that I am a dedicated individual with a reputation for consistently goi
ng beyond what is required.
I recently successfully completed a FBON directed IPN program (no narcotic restr
iction contract)
1.MAXIM HEALTH SERVICES MARCH 2008-PRESENT;STAFF RN AT LASER SPINE INSTITUTE
(PACU), SUNCOAST MEDICAL CLINIC PACU, STAFF RELIEF
2.CLEARWATER CENTER REHABILITATION FEBRUARY 2010-NOVEMBER 2010 CHARGE RN
3.SABAL PALMS NURSING CENTER APRIL 2009- OCT 2009 11-7A CHARGE RN REHAB/ME
DICARE/LTC UNITS (Resigned due to illness)
4. SUNCOAST HOSPITAL MAY 2007-FEB 2008 -STAFF RN/ CHARGE RN ORTHOPEDIC/ MED/SURG
/REHABILITATION UNITS
5. EDWARD WHITE HOSPITAL -May/2006- Nov 2006 Staff RN, Medical/Surgical Unit
6. SENTARA HEALTH CARE /SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITAL, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
May 2003- April 2006 Staff RN, Unit 2A, Orthopedics , 38 bed unit for Orthoped
ic Total Joint Replacements, Spinal Surgeries, Orthopedic Trauma./Med-surg.
I have fulfilled the role of alternate Team Leader, (acting Charge RN) on a
ll shifts. I have been responsible for staffing, assignments, and coverage of LP
Ns and NCPs and staff RNs. In this role I have implemented total patient care th
rough a Primary Nursing process, covering 5-9 patients per shift. I am a strong
patient advocate , and am responsible for the assessment of the patients statu
s and in notification of physicians of clinical changes.
I have coordinated services, treatments, and discharge planning using the Voy
ager computer system.
I have acted as a mentor to new staff and was directly responsible for orientin
g new staff to our unit. I was a Safety Coach for 2A.
and was directly involved in ongoing inservices, and auditing staff on the uni
t.
7. ST. MARYS HOSPITAL/ SETON HEALTH SYSTEMS, TROY, NEW YORK
October2000- March 2003
Staff RN, Charge RN 11-7am shift, Orthopedic /med/surg .unit
Coordinated care, treatment, and all aspects of hospitalization for an 1
8 bed unit consisting of Total Joint Replacements, and Pediatric Anterior - Pos
terior Spinal Fusions, and Orthopedic Trauma patients and general medical-surgic
al patients.
8..ATTENTIVE CARE NURSING AGENCY, ALBANY NEW YORK
February1995- September 2000
 Staff relief on medical/ surgical floors in area hospitals .,and ,nursi
ng homes.
Staff relief at St. Peters Detoxification/ Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit
Pediatric Home Care Cases, Relief Supervisor Silver Haven Nursing home
.
Hemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis 18 months, Fresinius.contract,Alb
any Memorial Hospital
PRIOR TO THIS, I WORKED AT TWO AREA HOSPITALS IN NY STATE FOR 18 YEARS- St. Pete
rs Hospital and the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
EDUCATION: Graduated from BOCES LPN Program 1976
AS degree/ RN- Auburn College, New York 197
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CERTIFICATIONS: BOARD CERTIFIED IN ORTHOPEDIC NURSING MAY 200

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RECERTIFIED MAY 2009

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AFFILIATIONS: WHO S WHO OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN 2005-2008
N.A.O.N 2001- present
Virginia Beach Medical Reserve Corp
AWARDS Professional Excellence Award for 2004
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Hearts and Hands Award
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