Andrea FitzGerald-Rumsey
Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with strengths in triage assessment, emergency response, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring. Known for calm, accurate care, electronic charting, and strong patient advocacy in fast-paced settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
MHM Services
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
01.2007 - 08.2012
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly communicated changes to clinical staff to ensure timely patient interventions.
- Provided medication administration according to MHM Services protocols and provider orders.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Responded to medical emergencies and provided first aid care.
- Collaborated with physicians, mental health staff, and custodial teams.
- Partnered with an interdisciplinary team to create tailored treatment plans that addressed individual patient needs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Supported nursing assessments for patients in MHM Services correctional settings.
Registered Nurse
Signature Hardware
Brockton, Massachusetts
08.2006 - 12.2006
- Assessed emergency department patients and prioritized care using triage protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and emergency guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient status in hospital records.
- Collaborated with emergency team members during rapid patient stabilization.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Maintained infection control standards throughout emergency department patient care.
- Prepared trauma rooms with supplies, equipment, and emergency care equipment.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA01-2006
High School Diploma -
Silver Lake Regional High School
Kingston01-1993
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication delivery
- Triage assessment
- Emergency care
- Electronic charting
- Patient advocacy
Accomplishments
- magna cum laude
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MHM Services
01.2007 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse
Signature Hardware
08.2006 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massasoit Community College
High School Diploma -
Silver Lake Regional High School