AnnMarie Hayden
McDonough,GA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Shepherd Center
05.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Registered Nurse
Shepherd Center
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Provided exceptional care to [Number] high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Cared for patients in [Number]-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [Number] patients daily
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Oversaw and managed [Number] clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
University of Michigan, Flint
Flint, MI04-2000
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel as well as Epic
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Shepherd Center
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Shepherd Center
11.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clayton State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
University of Michigan, Flint
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