Ann Marie McDevitt
Pocomoke City,MD
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with proven expertise at Tidalhealth in medication administration and patient assessments. Recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and compassionate care. Skilled in EMR documentation and fostering communication among healthcare teams, ensuring quality care delivery and patient satisfaction. Committed to continuous improvement in clinical practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tidalhealth
Crisfield, MD
08.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Assisted in wound care management, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols.
- Documented vital signs and patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Conducted routine assessments and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff promptly.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parklane at Bellingham
East Goshen, Pa
11.2004 - 02.2019
- Provided education to patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and safety standards, enhancing team efficiency.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Center For Arts And Technology
Coatesville, PASkills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Geriatric care
Vital signs
Patient care
Patient assessments
Medication dispensing
Immunization administration
Catheter care
Breathing treatments
EMR / EHR
ADL assistance
Pulse oximetry tracking
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tidalhealth
08.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parklane at Bellingham
11.2004 - 02.2019
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Center For Arts And Technology