This document is a resume for Andrea L. Ningard, BSN, RN. She has over 10 years of diverse healthcare experience including as a registered nurse at Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Fairview Hospital since 2014. Prior to that she was a patient care nursing assistant at the same hospital from 2012-2014. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Educator degree. Her qualifications include empathetic patient care, leadership experience, strong communication skills, and computer proficiency.

1. Andrea L. Ningard BSN, RN
35337 Woodbine Street North Ridgeville, OH 216-287-7217AndreaNingard@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Experienced nursing professional looking to combine comprehensive health care experience with proven
leadership and clinical abilities in a decision-making position where technicalexpertise,communications skills,
and empowerment ability can be applied to effectively impact operating performance and lead staff with the
appreciation of the complexity of healthcare delivery systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
 Empathetic and concerned caregiver with 10 + years diverse healthcare and customer service experience.
 Proven record of reliability and increasing levels of responsibility; supervisory and teaching experience.
 Conscientious attention to detail; comfortable working independently, with minimal supervision, or as
part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
 Highly motivated and eager to lead, manage, learn, teach, support, and empower; takes initiative.
 Consistently exceeds performance goals and quality standards. Lean Six Sigma trained.
 Flexible and adaptable; willingly embraces change. Strong prioritizing skills. Critical thinking skills.
Decisive judgment and evaluation skills. Exceptional communication skills.
 Exceptional interpersonal skills. Can easily establish rapport with patients, families, coworkers and
students. Values diversity - multicultural experience.
 Strong organizational, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills; remains calm in fast-paced, stressful situations.
 Proficient in use of computer including EPIC, Sorian, All Scripts, MS Office, and PeopleSoft.
EDUCATION
Chamberlain College of Nursing -2016-current student
Master ofScience in Nursing-Nurse Educator
Ohio University – Athens,Ohio - Dec, 2015
Bachelor ofScience in Nursing-Summa Cum Laude
Lorain County Community College – Elyria, OH (2010 – 2014)
Associate Degree in Nursing RN Program with Honors – May, 2014
Associate ofArts Degree with Honors and Associate ofScience Degree with Honors – May, 2013
NURSING CLINICAL ROTATION
Cleveland Clinic-Fairview Hospital, Med/Surg I & II, Operating Room;Lutheran Hospital-Psychiatric Grace
Hospital-Fairview, Advanced Med/Surg III-Long Term Acute Care;University Hospital: Mercy Hospital-
Management & Leadership-Stoke Unit, Emergency Room, Staffing, Nursing Supervisor; Elyria Memorial Hospital,
Critical Care-Surgical Intensive Care Unit;St. John’s Medical Center, Maternity-Labor & Delivery, Post-Partum; UH
Main Campus-Rainbow Babies & Children,Pediatrics,Hem/Onc,Surgical Pediatrics
HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE
Cleveland Clinic Foundation – FairviewHospital 2014-present
Registered Nurse
Promote and restore patients’ health by completing the Nursing Process. Provide care in accordance with
established policies, procedures, and protocols. Collaborate with Physicians and interdisciplinary team
members. Flexibility to float to various floors. Serve as preceptor to new nurse employees.
 Consistently provide exceptional quality direct nursing care and leadership on a medical/surgical floor
using the Nursing Process Modeland communicate patient conditions appropriately.
 Effectively provide patient education as appropriate. Assess and coordinate discharge-planning needs.
 Efficiently note and carry out Physician and Nursing orders. Accurately administer prescribed
medications.
 Serve as Unit Wellness Champion for Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute and Blood Borne Pathogen
Champion. Nominated for the 2016 Healing Environment Award.
 Maintain personal and professional growth through formal and informal educational opportunities.
Completed Cleveland Clinic Nurse Residency program and Leadership Enrichment and Dialogue
Program.
 Participated in Nurse Extern Preceptor Program, facilitated the professional development, training, and
evaluation of nurse externs as they transitioned from nursing school to the nursing profession.

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Cleveland Clinic Foundation – FairviewHospital 2012-2014
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Assist with proceduresordered by physician and supervised by RN. Perform basic patient care activities, Assist
patients with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport, and safety. Deliver an
exceptional patient experience.
 Accurate and punctual report of abnormal vital assessment findings or changes in physical, mental
and emotional status to nursing staff. Chart information using EPIC.
 Maintain safe, clean, and orderly patient environment. Efficient time management and prioritizing.
 Received two annual awards: Excellence Award for superior performance and leadership; Outstanding
Clinical Support Award for exceptional patient care; nominated by management and staff nurses.
 Act as preceptor for new employees. Developed department on-boarding PCNA checklist.
 Cleveland Clinic Training-NAPPI Training Privacy and HIPPA Regulations CCLC Training
Modules Culture and Diversity ALICE Training NEONImodule
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Promotional Video – United Way of Lorain County – LCCC Ridge Campus
Employee Engagement Video – Cleveland Clinic – Fairview Hospital
Mock Disaster - North Ridgeville Fire Dept. and LCCC EMT, LCCC Ridge Campus
Community Blood Pressure Clinic – AHA - Student Nurse Association, LCCC College Center
Healthcare Simulation Experience - Lorain County JVS, LCCC Ridge Campus-Sim Center
National City Bank-Collaborative Work Systems Training Program, Lean Six Sigma, 5S
CulturalDiversity • InterpersonalCommunications • Dealing with Difficult Customers and Co-workers
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Student Nurse Association
Tau Sigma National Honor Society
The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement Honor Society
CERTIFICATIONS
American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare First Aid and CPR & AED certified (current)
Licensed State Tested Nurse’s Aide – January, 2012
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
PNC Bank/National City Bank - Cleveland, Ohio 1998 -2010
Ope rations Instructor/Educator (2001-2010)
Facilitated on boarding and skill development of new employees; cross-trained current employees.
Assisted in development of departmental policies and standard operating procedures. Communicated procedural
updates and ensure employeesare currenton security regulation required courses.Acted asa liaison to management.
 Involved in creating and sustaining departmentalquality and productivity goalpolicies.
 Co-designed and developed training conversion plan and conducted training of staff forcomputersystem
conversion. Co-designed and developed training course and on-boarding processfor newAccounts
Receivable employees,implemented across otherbank locations.
 Helped to cultivate a positive culture within department by practicing the Collaborative Work Systemsand
Brand Promise philosophies.