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Christine McCoy

Temple Hills,Maryland

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated with strong interpersonal skills and positive approach to patient care. Knowledgeable about healthcare practices and medical terminology, proficient in administering medications and monitoring patient vitals. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and fostering supportive healing environment.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse

United Medical Center
05.1992 - Current
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
  • Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
  • Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.

Clinical Nurse

Capitol Hill Hospital
01.1982 - 03.1991
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Howard University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Vital signs documentation
  • Infection control
  • Medication administration
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education
  • Patient assessments
  • Decision-making
  • Patient care
  • Patient observation
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Care planning
  • Clinical judgment
  • Attention to detail
  • Medical documentation
  • Discharge planning
  • Direct patient care
  • Admitting and discharging

Certification

  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.

Timeline

Clinical Nurse

United Medical Center
05.1992 - Current

Clinical Nurse

Capitol Hill Hospital
01.1982 - 03.1991

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Howard University

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