Mary Kaelynn Muncher
Graysville,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Dedicated Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Student committed to becoming effective instrument in delivering better health care services. Offering extensive nursing training and familiarity with essential medical tools and terminology. Proficient in checking and recording vital signs, infection control and entering patients' medical history into database.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Smith Lake Family Care
Curry, AL - Alabama
10.2021 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with nurse practitioners and physician to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Leveraged data to meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with patient, family and other care providers.
- Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
- Managed patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
St. Vincent's Birmingham
Birmingham , AL
06.2012 - Current
- Cared for patients on the pre- and post-surgical orthopedic/neurosurgery unit recovering from injuries and surgeries.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as dressing changes, starting IVs, drawing blood, administering medications, administering blood, and vital signs
- Documented all aspects of patient care for medical reference
- Collaborated with physicians, advance practice providers, and therapists to determine the best course of treatment for the patients
- Assessed daily patient care needs and developed care plans for individual patient care, ensuring that appropriate patient care is given
- Maintained regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Maintained time management by directing appropriate and needed care to each patient, while advocating and establishing trust between multiple patients assigned
- Adhered to charge nurse responsibilities when needed by assigning patient care, adhering to budget, and maintaining multidisciplinary team professional communication
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Received Daisy Award (2017) with multiple nominations before and after.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Vincent's Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Care for patients in observation medical status and adhering to proper discharge or placement to inpatient status
- Document all aspects of patient care for medical reference
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and therapists to determine the best course of treatment for the patients
- Maintain time management by directing appropriate and needed care to each patient, while advocating and establishing trust between multiple patients assigned
- Adhere to charge nurse responsibilities when needed by assigning patient care, adhering to budget, and maintaining multidisciplinary team professional communication.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, hypertension, end stage renal disease, diabetes, and other conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Urgent Care Northwest
Jasper, AL
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Cared for patients in acute, urgent, and routine care setting
- Performed medical procedures such as dressing applications, starting IVs, drawing blood, administering medications, EKGs, cast placements, assisted physicians in acute trauma suture or indicated procedures, vital signs, and triage
- Documented all aspects of patient care for medical reference
- Collaborated with physicians and nurse practitioners to determine the best course of treatment for the patients.
- Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
- Executed nursing interventions by collaborating with interprofessional team to incorporate standards of care, practice and patient outcomes.
- Managed patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
Medical Technician
Urgent Care Northwest
Jasper, AL
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Documented all aspects of patient care for medical reference
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to determine the best course of treatment for the patients in a timely manner.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions and assisting with concerns.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
- Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and chief complaints.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of used or contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomies, glucose tests and pulmonary functioning tests.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork and compassion.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Hamilton, AL05.2012
High School Diploma -
Dora High School
Dora, AL05.2008
Skills
- Skills/certifications
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Physical Examinations
- Test Results Interpretation
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Disease Prevention Education
- IV Administration
- Health and Wellness Education
- Health Promotion
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
Affiliations
Member of American Association of Addiction Management.
Ortho/ Neuro Unit Council member.
Certification
- Certified BLS. Expires 08/2022. Maintained 2008- Present.
- Licensed Registered Nurse through the Alabama Board of Nursing since June 2012.
Birmingham Steel Rugby
I am a passionate member of the Birmingham Steel Women's Rugby Club. I currently serve as a teammate and Match Secretary to a diverse group of women who live near the Birmingham area. We play matches against teams throughout the True South Region.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Smith Lake Family Care
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Vincent's Birmingham
03.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
St. Vincent's Birmingham
06.2012 - Current
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Urgent Care Northwest
05.2012 - 12.2013
Medical Technician
Urgent Care Northwest
08.2009 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
High School Diploma -
Dora High School
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