Jerry M Lewter's Resume (Last updated September 11th 2008)

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JERRY M LEWTER

Shreveport, Louisiana 71105 - United States

www.linkedin.in/jerrylewter

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OBJECTIVE 

Experienced Health Care Professional (RN) with proven record of success and high achievement seeking opportunity to excel in Health Care sales and/or marketing.

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 

Proven record of success and goal achievement in all stages of career. Extremely driven and motivated to succeed. Excellent customer service skills. Polished education and presentation skills. Very knowledgeable regarding business operations and development - including marketing research, planning and execution. Confident and comfortable working with physicians and corporate executives. Excellent communication skills, extremely fast learner, excellent memory, keen judgment, outstanding organizational skills. Innovative, resourceful and committed to exceeding expectations in all endeavors.

Proficient with current technology: hardware, software and web based applications including Microsoft Windows XP and Vista, MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Windows Live Applications, Google, G-Mail, Open Office, Adobe Reader, Flash, Photoshop, website creation, domain management, database creation, web based marketing, search engine optimization, blog creation, social and professional networking utilization.

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WORK EXPERIENCE 

Kids Medical Therapies, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia

04/2002 - 04/2008

VP/COO/CFO/Sales and Marketing Representative
Management of all aspects of company operations, development and implementation of comprehensive business plan, to include sales and marketing strategy, brand creation and customer service initiatives, developed and maintained relationships with area physicians, hospital executives, directors and staff, managed care payor organizations and other health care providers.
  • Secured competitive contracts with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, SouthCare-Coventry, Humana-Military/Tricare, PeachState, Amerigroup, Wellcare, Georgia Medicaid, Tenet Hospitals, Promina Health System, HCA Corporation and numerous other local payors and providers.
  • Increased gross revenues over 300% during first 3 years, exceeding 5 year expectations.
  • Prepared and delivered complex, information intensive presentations on new products, services and treatment modalities to physicians and other decision making professionals.

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Emory Peachtree/Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Newnan, Georgia

10/2002 - 06/2005

Critical/Cardiac Care Coordinator
Coordinated daily operations of Critical/Progressive Care Units, ensured appropriate staffing based on census, acuity and staff ability, ensured standards of care were met or exceeded, handled any staff or client/patient/family issues, ensured excellent customer service relations at all times, communicated unit status to Director and VP-Patient Care Services, served as liaison to physicians, led "code team" efforts in emergency life threatening situations.
  • Eliminated use of agency staffing effectively decreasing payroll budget and improving quality and continuity of patient care
  • Increased Patient Satisfaction Scores from 87% to 96% during first six months in position.
  • Received outstanding rating as a unit during Joint Commission Site Survey

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RN Network/Southern Regional Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia

04/2002 - 09/2002

Critical/Cardiac Care RN
Travel contract, personal request from Director of Critical Services to extend contract, acted as Charge Nurse after only two shifts.

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North Monroe Medical Center, Monroe, Louisiana

04/2001 - 03/2002

Team Leader-Cardiovascular Recovery/Surgical Intensive Care
Managed immediate post op care and recovery of open heart bypass patients, invasive cranial/brain procedure patients and various other extremely high risk/unstable postoperative patients.

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Interim Healthcare , Monroe, Louisiana

12/2000 - 03/2001

Critical/Cardiac Care RN-Agency
Frequently requested by name by facility supervisor and nurse managers. Staffed Cardiac Intensive Care, Surgical/Neurological Intensive Care, Cardiac Invasive, Telemetry, Cardiovascular Recovery and Progressive Care Units.

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Fresenius Medical Care, Monroe, Louisiana

09/1999 - 12/2000

Team Leader/Charge Nurse-Acute Dialysis
Led team members performing high risk hemodialysis treatments on critically/acutely ill patients. Routinely performed role of "code lead" during cardiopulmonary arrest situations. Ensured appropriate staff coverage of all facilities based on patient census, acuity and staff abilities.

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St Francis Medical Center, Monroe, Louisiana

08/1997 - 09/1999

Charge RN-Medical/Cardiac/Surgical Intensive Care
Received excellent training and education in Critical Care Nursing. Coordination and care of Cardiac, Surgical, Neurological, Shock and other critically ill patients.

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Citgo U-Pak-It, Tech Drive, Ruston, Louisiana

05/1993 - 05/1997

Assistant Manager
Assisted store manager with all aspects of operations of the busiest, most profitable convenience store in the area. Ensured all efforts were constantly directed at "Maximizing Sales and Profitability" through a customer service attitude unmatched in the industry.
  • Hired as night shift clerk, promoted to assistant manager position within two weeks of employment.
  • Consistently exceeded sales projections, resulting in lucrative quarterly bonuses for entire staff - increasing employee satisfaction and virtually eliminating turnover.


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Rivertown Realty, Monroe, Louisiana

05/1993 - 05/1997

Real Estate Sales Agent
Researched territory and market trends, developed client relationships, secured property listings, market analysis and strategic sales planning, advertising/marketing listings, developed client base and closed sales.

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United States Air Force, Global

10/1988 - 10/1992

Command and Control/Emergency Actions Specialist
Held Top Secret clearance. Served as vital communications link between local military commanders and senior military and government officials. Frequently prepared oral, written and visual briefings and presentations for high level officials, to include briefing the Vice President of the United States regarding the military assassinations in the Philippines. Compiled and transmitted reports on the status of all resources allocated to my assigned units. Responsible for the security of classified documents and intelligence information.

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EDUCATION 

Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, La, 1987 - 1997

Major in Nursing, Minor in Psychology

 

Nursing Knowledge, Inc., Monroe, Louisiana, 1997 - 1997

Certificate in Critical Care Nursing/Critical Thinking

 

Burt Baker School of Real Estate, Monroe, Louisiana, 1992 - 1993

Preparation for Licensure Exam in Real Estate Sales

 

Louisiana Tech University, Pursued degree x 3 years

Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering

 

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AWARDS AND HONORS 

  • National Honor Society - High School
  • Selected for Early College Admissions Program - Quitman High
  • Distinguished Graduate - US Air Force Basic Training
  • Honor Graduate - Command and Control College, USAD
  • Airman of the Year - Clark AB, Philippines
  • Air Force Commendation Medal - USAF - Actions taken in response to major earthquake in the Philippines, assassinations of US Military Personnel and eruption of Mt Pinatubo
  • Distinguished Graduate - Strategic Emergency Actions Training, USAF
  • Achievement Medal - USAF - Actions taken in support of initial launch of B52 Bombers from Barksdale AFB during Gulf War
  • Recognition for "Outstanding Performance by an Airman", Barksdale AFB, USAF Inspector General
  • Superior Performance as a Student Nurse - La Tech University
  • Employee of the Month - Newnan Hospital

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