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ONS/SAONS #109150 2001-2014
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catherine meush

Sahuarita,AZ

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience in Med/Surg and Telemetry settings. Proven ability to utilize critical thinking and compassion to provide exceptional patient care and effective communication with healthcare teams.

Being in the float pool gave me the best experience and knowledge to become the nurse I am today. I performed all tasks with patient centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement .

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Med/Surg/Telemetry

TMC@Rincon
Tucson, AZ
06.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
  • Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and recovery processes.

Registered Nurse-Med/Surg/Telemetry

NWH Sahuarita
Sahuarita, AZ
11.2021 - 06.2024

Staff nurse,charge nurse and floated to ER as helping hands.

Registered Nurse

Santa Cruz Valley Hospital
Green Valley, AZ
03.2015 - 11.2021

Staff nurse and charge nurse. Floated to ER and ICU for step-down pts.

Registered Nurse Float Pool Nights

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
10.1997 - 03.2015

Floated to all areas of the hospital except Mom/babies and OR. I was also Resource RN at times.

Registered Nurse Prn

UMC Hospital/Banner
Tucson, AZ
06.2001 - 2003

Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

Registered Nurse

Altru Medical Center/Almonte Center
Grand Forks, ND
02.1995 - 10.1997

Education

Diploma Registered Nurse

Red River Community College
Winnipeg
06-1994

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Documentation and charting
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Staff Supervision
  • ICU class 2001 @ St, Joseph's Hospital
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Telemetry monitoring/Cardiac care
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification/BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse Med/Surg/Telemetry

TMC@Rincon
06.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse-Med/Surg/Telemetry

NWH Sahuarita
11.2021 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse

Santa Cruz Valley Hospital
03.2015 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse Prn

UMC Hospital/Banner
06.2001 - 2003

Registered Nurse Float Pool Nights

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
10.1997 - 03.2015

Registered Nurse

Altru Medical Center/Almonte Center
02.1995 - 10.1997

Diploma Registered Nurse

Red River Community College

ONS/SAONS #109150 2001-2014

Chemo certified during this time. Attended ONS/SAONS meetings monthly and yearly symposiums.