MATTHEW A.

HARPS
5601 Glen Hill Court Jefferson, Maryland 21755 (301) 371-8198 matthewharps@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly dedicated, detail-oriented nursing healthcare professional possessing exceptional communication, multitasking and leadership skills. Demonstrates ability improving patient health outcomes through the use of best
evidence-based practices, conflict resolution and coordinated interdisciplinary care while reducing facility resource
utilization with solid practical application techniques and team leadership .

EDUCATION/ ASSOCIATION
Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing, Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Frederick Community College, Frederick, Maryland, Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies
Naval Field Medical Service Technician School, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Dec 2015
Jun 2013
Apr 1997

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MARTINSBURG VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER- Martinsburg, West Virginia

May 2015 - Present

Valor Externship Program
Provided direct patient acute care to include daily nursing assessments, electronic charting, patient
education, medication and blood product administration, advocacy and admission/discharge.
Provided wound therapy in Outpatient Wound Clinic for post-operatory procedures, trauma, amputations,
pressure ulcers and wound vacuums.
Provided patient care in Same Day Surgery to include patient admission/discharge, electronic charting, IV
access, medication administration and patient education.

STUDENT NURSE, SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY- Winchester, Virginia

2013 - 2015
100 hours of preceptorship specializing in cardiac acute care/Medical-Surgical
Over 600 clinical hours in multiple specialties including Medical/Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Mental
Health, Geriatric Care and Community Healthcare.

US NAVY
1994 - 2004
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center- Bethesda, Maryland
Managed enlisted departmental personnel day-to-day operations and administrative duties.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor Certified to manage and coordinate recertification classes.
Member of Forensic Medical and Dental team utilized for body identification and histology research.
Attached to deployable unit aboard USNS Comfort that provided mobile surgical hospital service and acute
medical care for military forces, disaster or humanitarian relief.
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune- Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Provided patient care to 2,500 Marine Core and Navy personnel stationed at Camp Johnson to include
direct patient care, X-rays, education, minor surgical procedures and physical readiness management.
Managed inventory, maintenance and storage of battalion consumables, pharmaceutical supplies and
deployable Authorized Medical/Dental Allowance Lists.
Coordinated and conducted tobacco cessation education classes to all incoming battalion personnel.

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified- Expires Jul 2017
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified- Expires Dec 2016
National Incident Management Systems Introduction to Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals IS00100.hcb

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5601 Glen Hill Court Jefferson, Maryland 21755 (301) 371-8198 matthewharps@gmail.com
National Incident Management Systems Introduction IS-700.a
National Incident Management Systems Active Shooter IS-907
American Red Cross: Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview
American Red Cross: Health Services Fundamentals 1
American Red Cross: Health Services Fundamentals 2

ASSOCIATIONS
Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Rho Pi Chapter

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5601 Glen Hill Court Jefferson, Maryland 21755 (301) 371-8198 matthewharps@gmail.com

REFERENCES
Lynne Hess, MS, MSN, RN-BC
Valor Program Coordinator
Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center
510 Butler Avenue
Martinsburg, WV 25405
Phone: (304) 263-0811 ext. 2895
Email: lynne.hess@va.gov
Yvonne Braithwaite, MSN, RN
Winchester Medical Center
1840 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Phone: (540) 539-6567
Email: ybraithw08@su.edu
Mrs. Sherry Rawls-Bryce, MSN, RN, FCN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Faculty Leader, Veterans to Bachelors of Science in Nursing Program
Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing
Shenandoah University
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
Phone: (540) 535-3566
Email: srawlsbr@su.edu
Kimberly Johnson, MSN, RN
Winchester Medical Center
1840 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Phone: (703) 380-4710
Email: kjohnso8@valleyhealthlink.com