My resume

Frances J. Canode
19151 Commonwealth Terrace, Leesburg, VA  20176
602-292-4129
joycanode@gmail.com

An exceedingly driven individual that believes in hard work and determination.  My goal is to help others and aid in the service to our veterans by sharing my I CARE attitude with my coworkers as well as the general public.


Work Experience:

2011 to present:  Massage Therapist – Katherine’s Bella Mia (Phoenix, AZ), Massage Envy (Scottsdale, AZ; Leesburg, VA), Rusty’s Hair Salon and Day Spa (Leesburg, VA)

 Assisted clients to gain optimum health and wellbeing.  Educated clients on stretching techniques to enhance mobility.  Educated clients on stress relief techniques  Understanding of physiological developmental stages  Effective and ethical delivery of massage therapy

2007 – 2011:  Registered Nurse – Nurse’s Plus (Phoenix, AZ), Coronado Care Center (Phoenix, AZ) Christian Care Center (Phoenix, AZ)

 Administered medication and treatments to patients.  Supervised and instructed Nursing Assistants.  Medication and wellness instruction to patients.  Maintained records and charts for patients and doctors.

2003 – 2007: Registered Nurse – Gentiva Health Services (Bremerton, WA)

 Administered home health care to homebound patient a. IV Therapy b. Wound Care c. Diabetic teaching d. Medication and Diagnosis teaching

2001 – 2003: Travel Nurse – Intelistaf Healthcare (based in Boca Raton, FL)

 Performed RN duties at various hospitals and nursing homes where placed to provide staff assistance.  Obtained flexibility and adaptability skills working with new systems at each place with minimal orientation.

2000 – 2001:  Charge Nurse – Franklin Grove Nursing Center (Franklin Grove, IL)

 Administered medication and treatments to residents.  Supervised and assisted nursing assistants and LPN’s with care of the residents.  Initiated RN assessment and generated plan of care.

1999 – 2000:  Staffing RN – Alpha Christian Registry, Inc. (Dekalb, IL)

 Performed RN duties such as trach care, tube feedings, etc. to private duty patients.

1994 – 1999:  Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse – Henry County Medical Center (Paris, TN)

 Administering and resolving policy, program, and project issues.   Managing and training staff of psychiatric unit.    Supplying staff with the educational training and materials they needed to effectively do their jobs.    Generated a budget for the unit.  Received valuable managerial training necessary for a health care setting.  Evaluated performance of staff.  Responsible for the hiring and firing of staff.

1993 – 1994:  Staffing RN – Silvercare (Rockford, IL)

 Performed RN duties at various hospitals and nursing homes where placed to provide staff assistance.  Incorporated flexibility and adaptability skills working with new systems at each place with minimal orientation.

1992 – 1993:  Registered Nurse – Blake Medical Center (Bradenton, FL)
 Provided post-op care to surgical patients.  Initiated pre and post op teaching.  Delegated patient care duties to CNA’s when necessary.

1991 – 1992:  Rockford Memorial Hospital (Rockford, IL)

 Provided post-op care to surgical patients.  Initiated pre and post op teaching.
 Delegated patient care duties to CNA’s when necessary.

1982 – 1986:  United States Air Force, Medical Specialist
 Provided medical care for active duty, retired, and veteran personnel and their families.

Education

 B.A. in Communication, Ashford University, San Diego, CA, expected March of 2015.
 Therapeutic Massage Certificate, Arizona School of Massage, Phoenix, Arizona, 815.5 hours, December 2011.
 AAS in Nursing, Kishwaukee, College, Malta, Illinois, May 1991.
 Community College of the Air Force 1982 - 1986

Awards and Affiliations

 Dean’s list - Ashford University
  Honor Roll – Ashford University, Kishwaukee College
  Cum Laude and Magnum Cum Laude
  AMTA member #1320864
 Good Conduct Meda