1. Wendy Scimeme, MSN, BSN, RN WendyScimeme@gmail.com
Stony Brook, NY 11790 631-848-6671
Professional Summary
Registered Nurse with 25 years of full-time nursing experience in Pharmaceutical, Home Care, and Hospital (ICU/CCU/ER)
environments. Broad based knowledge of varied disease states: Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Metabolic, Hepatic, Oncology, Renal.
Educator, Supervisory, and Leadership experience with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Extremely
detail oriented with strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills. Highly organized, flexible, and creative with the ability to
meet goals and deadlines. Able to effectively collaborate with team members and outside key opinion leaders.
Skills Highlights
Outstanding Educator, Supervisory, Leadership skills NIH certified to conduct research
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal Strong research, data collection, and analytical skills
Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite
Self-directing and team oriented Quick learner and thrives under pressure
Professional Experience
Quintiles Parsippany, NJ Oct 2014 – present
(Janssen contract) Clinical Science Specialist
• Provide compliant, fair-balanced scientific information to physicians and other health care professionals
• Act as medical and subject area expert to specific products and indications
• Act as liaison for physician speakers of Janssen products
• Participate in approved scientific educational programs
• Utilize and maintain expert clinical knowledge; effectively operate within all standard operating procedures
• Provide presentations to health care professionals and team members
• Effectively collaborate with sales force and regional business directors
(Abbvie contract) Nurse Educator
• Educated patients, health care professionals, ancillary staff, and sales team on Hepatitis C disease state and treatment,
Nurse Connector program, insurance navigation
• Promoted positive behavior changes to facilitate medication compliance; support patients with setting health related goals
• Marketing liaison for team; research, collect, and analyze data to present to marketing team
• Developed training guides and tools; presentations to peers, patients, and health care professionals; able to adapt to all
education levels
• Effectively managed time, territory, and sales team relationships; collaborate with sales team on targeted physician calls
• Continuous professional development in multiple areas; research, writing, disease states, computer applications
• Selected as interim manager; recipient of multiple company awards
Able Healthcare Islandia, NY Field Nurse Supervisor Nov 2003 – Oct 2014
• Coordinated services for and managed over 150 patients – Chronic Disease, Hospice, Disabled, Alzheimers population
• Extensive experience educating patients / families, developing care plans, performing assessments; chart reviews
• PRI, Prior Approval, and DOH assessments on adults and children; Special needs, Chronic disease, Alzheimers
• Educated patients with varied disease states: Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Oncology, Pulmonary, Metabolic, Renal
• Trained new staff on clinical and administrative policies, McKesson computer applications, and conducted in-services
• Utilized the teamwork approach in leading staff and motivated with frequent recognition
• Excellent problem-solving abilities; provided solutions for staff performance and patient issues
• Recognized as both patient and staff advocate; excellent customer service skills
• Improved company’s public image by ensuring patient and staff satisfaction
• Familiar with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines; UAS-NY certified, PRI / Screen certified
2. Cogent Healthcare Brookhaven, NY Clinical Care Coordinator Feb 2003 – Nov 2003
• Worked with Hospitalists in planning, implementing, and evaluating care by following DRG guidelines
• Delivered broad range of clinical expertise and performed chart reviews on admitted patients; data collection/analysis
• Liaised with hospital staff to coordinate services and ensure timely discharge
JT Mather Memorial Hospital Pt Jefferson, NY ICU/CCU/ER Staff RN Oct 1997 – July 2003
• Provided nursing care to patients in critical care areas; ICU, CCU, ER, PACU; as well as Telemetry, Oncology, Medical Surgical
• ACLS and BLS certified, ability to effectively assess and manage emergency situations; Nursing care for following patient
types: MI, CVA, CHF, Arrhythmias, Resp failure, TBI, Metabolic, Oncology, Renal
• Proficient in: ventilator care, telemetry, IV therapy, blood transfusions, central lines, NG and PEG tubes
• Assisted in the coordination of community Flu Mobile; budgeting, scheduling, public relations
• Nurse educator for Susan G Komen Grant – breast cancer awareness for female inmates at Riverhead jail
• Educated and mentored new staff members
Good Samaritan Hospital West Islip, NY ICU/CCU Staff RN Sept 1992 – Oct 1997
• Provided nursing care to critically ill patients (MI, CVA, CHF, Arrhythmias, Resp failure, TBI, Metabolic, Oncology, Renal) in
ICU and CCU with excellent application of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation
• ACLS and BCLS certified; Proficient in: ventilator care, telemetry, IV therapy, blood transfusions, central lines, Swan Ganz
catheters, dialysis cycler, balloon pump, ICP monitoring
St Josephs Hospital Atlanta, Georgia Staff RN June 1991 – Aug 1992
• Staff Nurse in cardiac unit; heart transplants, LVAD, post-op CABG, MI, CHF, PTCA, Arrhythmias, Resp failure, Metabolic,
Oncology, Renal
• ACLS and BCLS certified
• Extensive training in cardiac monitoring and procedures
• Proficient in EMR, telemetry, IV therapy, blood transfusions
Additional Experience (Part-time)
Medicaid Private Provider - pediatric vent patient (Noonans Syndrome) 2010-2013, Supervisor - Jefferson’s Ferry Assisted
Living 2009 – 2010, Legal Nurse Consultant - Tristate Legal Consultants 2004 – 2006, Breast Health Instructor - Riverhead
Correctional Facility through JT Mather Memorial Hospital 2003-2004, Flu Mobile Coordinator - JT Mather Hospital 2001-2003,
Ventilator Nurse - Dark Hollow Nursing Home 2000-2001, Nurse Educator - Inserve 1999-2000, Stress Testing - North
Suffolk Cardiology 1998, IV Therapy - Critical Care 1997-1998, IV Therapy/Wound Care - Interim Healthcare 1994-1995
Education
Master of Science Nursing Education, MSN July 2013 - July 2014
Western Governors University Salt Lake City, Utah
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN December 2012 – May 2013
Western Governors University Salt Lake City, Utah
Associate of Science in Nursing, RN 1989 – 1991 Magna Cum Laude
Kennesaw State College Kennesaw, Georgia
Undergraduate Studies 1983 – 1984
Old Dominion University Norfolk, Virginia
Volunteer - The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind – Raised 10 guide dog puppies; caretaker of three breeders
and their puppies, including home births
