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Debra Keane

Severna Park,MD

Summary

As a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 40 years of diverse and extensive experience in critical care, emergency medicine, and infusion therapy, I am committed to delivering exceptional patient care. My career has been driven by a passion for improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of care through meticulous attention to detail, advanced clinical skills, and continuous professional development. I thrive in high-pressure environments, consistently demonstrating strong analytical abilities and business acumen. My background includes significant contributions to the establishment of an infusion center, the implementation of innovative teaching programs, and the management of hospital operations. I am known for my ability to build rapport with patients, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout their treatment. Seeking a position within an innovative healthcare facility, I aim to leverage my expertise to contribute to the organization’s mission and enhance patient care. My goal is to work collaboratively with a dedicated team, utilizing my skills in patient assessment, infusion therapy, and emergency care to support and advance the health and well-being of the community.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse / Senior Infusion Nurse

Mid-Atlantic Rheumatology, Infusion Suite
01.2019 - Current
  • Assess patients' medical status before, during, and after IV infusion
  • Conduct in-office infusions for patients under doctor’s care
  • Work autonomously to ensure patient safety during IV medication infusions
  • Follow sterile procedures for IV catheter insertions
  • Verify, calculate, and prepare all infusion medications
  • Provide necessary infusion medications on a scheduled basis
  • Skills: IV insertion, Port-A-Cath access and care, sterile dressing changes, wound care
  • Instrumental in establishing the current infusion center
  • Over 40 years of Critical Care experience in Emergency Medicine and Cardiac Recovery
  • Strong strategic analytical skills, business acumen, and infusion therapy/device management.

Emergency Room Nurse / Administrative Coordinator

Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2018
  • Flex unit with rotation to the Emergency Department and Administrative Coordinator (HOC)
  • System-wide management, adequate staffing, and operational oversight of a 460-bed hospital
  • Skills: Rapid and accurate assessment and treatment of acute and chronic emergencies, medication administration, IV access, EKG interpretation, and accurate documentation
  • Data entry and retrieval via computer systems
  • Out-patient discharge planning, family counseling, charting, follow-up care, and interactions with social services.

Instructor

Anne Arundel Community College
01.2006 - 01.2015
  • Developed and implemented teaching programs in an emergent environment
  • Supervised and evaluated EMS students
  • Incorporated current updates and innovations in Emergency Medicine into teaching.

Registered Nurse

Baltimore Washington Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.2002
  • Duties similar to those in the Emergency Department as outlined above.

Clinical Co-Coordinator

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Clinical education of Emergency Department staff
  • Scheduling and managerial responsibilities.

Registered Nurse

South Hills Health System
01.1988 - 01.1994
  • Duties similar to those in the Emergency Room
  • Accomplishments: Triage Committee, Recording Secretary, Emergency Room Design Committee, Information Systems Liaison.

Flight Nurse

Aero National, Incorporated
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • On-site patient assessment and in-flight care
  • Operated monitoring and pressurized flight equipment
  • Supervised Respiratory Technician
  • Precise and accurate documentation of care.

School Nurse

Duquesne School District
01.1978 - 01.1988

Registered Nurse

West Penn Hospital
01.1982 - 01.1986

Registered Nurse

Norfolk General Hospital
01.1975 - 01.1977
  • Renal Unit

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2008

Skills

- Assess patients' medical status before, during, and after IV infusion

- Conduct in-office infusions for patients under doctor’s care

- Work autonomously to ensure patient safety during IV medication infusions

- Follow sterile procedures for IV catheter insertions

- Verify, calculate, and prepare all infusion medications

- Provide necessary infusion medications on a scheduled basis

- Skills: IV insertion, Port-A-Cath access and care, sterile dressing changes, wound care

- Instrumental in establishing the current infusion center

- Rapid and accurate assessment and treatment of acute and chronic emergencies, medication administration, IV access, EKG interpretation, and accurate documentation

- Data entry and retrieval via computer systems

- Out-patient discharge planning, family counseling, charting, follow-up care, and interactions with social services

Timeline

Registered Nurse / Senior Infusion Nurse

Mid-Atlantic Rheumatology, Infusion Suite
01.2019 - Current

Instructor

Anne Arundel Community College
01.2006 - 01.2015

Emergency Room Nurse / Administrative Coordinator

Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2018

Registered Nurse

Baltimore Washington Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.2002

Clinical Co-Coordinator

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
01.1994 - 01.1995

Flight Nurse

Aero National, Incorporated
01.1990 - 01.1992

Registered Nurse

South Hills Health System
01.1988 - 01.1994

Registered Nurse

West Penn Hospital
01.1982 - 01.1986

School Nurse

Duquesne School District
01.1978 - 01.1988

Registered Nurse

Norfolk General Hospital
01.1975 - 01.1977

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University
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