Seasoned Registered Nurse with over 24 years of nursing experience with most recent 16 years on mother baby unit. Highly experienced and well-trained nursing professional with sound clinical knowledge and judgment and abilities necessary to deliver exceptional care to every patient. Hardworking and reliable focused on going above and beyond to support team and serve customers.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
South Shore Hospital
South Weymouth, MA
02.2005 - 06.2022
Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families
Caring for postpartum patients in a family centered care model
Assessing neonates immediately after birth and recognizing physical symptoms that are not within normal limits and reporting them to provider in a timely manner
Provided exemplanary care to high risk postpartum patients on IV magnesium, IV labetalol and IV hydralazine
Caring for preeclamptic, diabetic, substance abuse and high risk patients
Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
Trained student and newly-registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies
Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
REGISTERED NURSE
Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
04.1998 - 05.2001
Worked on a 30 bed surgical pediatric unit caring for children of all ages after many varied surgeries
Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs
Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols
Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support to child and family
Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT
New England Baptist Hospital
Boston, MA
09.1994 - 03.1998
Worked on a very busy Medical Surgical/ Orthopedic Unit
Utilizing critical thinking and organized nursing models to provide optimal care
Promoted comfort and prevented suffering through presence and attentiveness
Assisted patients and families through pre- and post-operative teaching
Delivered direct patient care according to established standards
Maintained accurate and detailed records in for patient treatments and status updates, as well as unit activities
Registered Nurse at South Shore Hospital Telemetry and Medical Surgical UnitRegistered Nurse at South Shore Hospital Telemetry and Medical Surgical Unit