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Fran Strauss
7729 Trap Way
Wilmington, NC 28412
Phone: 910-617-0304
Home e-mail: franstrauss@gmail.com
Electronic Portfolio: http://windev.cis.uncw.edu/mit/students/strauss/Portfolio/Fran/entry.html
Objective
- To work as an instructional designer, analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating training/instructional programs.
Education
M.S. Instructional Technology May 2008
University of North Carolina Wilmington
GPA: 4.0
Associates in Applied Science June 1983
Major: Respiratory Therapy
Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlottesville, VA
Graduated with High Honors
B.S. Home Economics December 1974
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Professional Experience
Training and Support Specialist
New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC
Information Systems (March 2007 – present)
- Involved in the design, development and implementation of training/instructional programs for clinical staff in computer-based charting applications, new and upgrades.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist
New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services (August 2004 – March 2007)
- Patient education, classroom and one-to-one
- Designed and developed patient education materials
- Staff education coordinator; BCLS instructor
- Coordinated and maintain data base for program outcome measurements
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist
CapeFear Valley Health System, Fayetteville, NC 28302
Cardiopulmonary Services (September 1996 – July 2004)
- Coordinates education classes with Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department; teaching respiratory related classes.
- Designed and developed patient education materials; BCLS instructor
- Board Member of the American Lung Association – 2002
- Member of the Cumberland County Asthma Alliance – 2003
- Smoking cessation instructor
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist
Saint Mary’s Hospital, Manhattan, KS 66502
Cardiopulmonary (September 1995 – August 1996)
- Coordinates education classes for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department, teaching respiratory related classes.
- Designed and developed patient education materials
- General duties for a 100 bed community hospital including critical care, emergency room, pulmonary function testing, patient education and general floor care
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist
Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services, (January 1987 – June 1995)
- Coordinates education classes with Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department, teaching respiratory related classes.
- Designed and developed patient education materials
- Involved in production of the quarterly newsletter, Fresh Air, and facilitated monthly meetings of our Better Breathers Support Group.
Respiratory Therapist
Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Respiratory Care, (October 1984 – January 1987)
- General duties for a 200 bed community hospital including critical care, emergency room, pulmonary function testing, patient education and general floor care.
Respiratory Therapist
Leigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown, PA 18105
Respiratory Care, (March 1984 – June 1984)
- General respiratory care duties for a large trauma center.
Respiratory Therapist
Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Respiratory Care, (March 1983 – February 1984)
- General duties for a 200 bed community hospital including critical care, emergency room, pulmonary function testing, patient education and general floor care.
Current Certifications
- Certified Asthma Educator
Software Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Inspiration
- Macromedia Dreamweaver
- Macromedia Fireworks
- Macromedia Flash
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