Caragh Dwyer
Hugo,MN
Summary
Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills in fast-paced healthcare environment. Demonstrated ability to manage patient care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can contribute to effective team performance and organizational success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BSN, RN-C
M Health Fairview
09.2002 - 01.2025
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2002
Skills
- Health promotion
- Professional bedside manner
- High level of autonomy
- Complex Problem-solving
- HIPAA education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Emotional awareness
- Family education
- Managing deadlines
- Preventive health
- Emotional intelligence
- Postpartum care
- Relationship building
- Patient relations
Certification
Oncology Certified Nurse
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
I was nominated by a coworker for The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for providing outstanding, compassionate care.
Timeline
BSN, RN-C
M Health Fairview
09.2002 - 01.2025
Oncology Certified Nurse
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Minnesota
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