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Elizabeth McMahon

Durham,New Hampshire

Summary

A Nurse for 37 years ,and a current on line RN student.

In the course of my career I have been Privileged and able to advance my skill set from a floor nurse to specialty units to management. Every area I have worked has given me skills to progress forward.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

NPE

Genesis Healthcare System
11.2022 - Current

New Hire Boarding For All New Staff

Education for State Survey

Maintained Employee Educational Competencies

Maintained Employee Vaccination

Assisted DON with CDC Regulations and weekly reports

State Reports Regarding Covid 19

Antibiotic Stewart Ship

Infection Control

Safety Awareness

On Call Rotation


Travel Nurse

SAT Healthcare
04.2019 - 11.2022
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
  • Performed routine medical check-ups and provided preventative care services to detect health issues early and take steps to prevent illness.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Nurse Manager

Cedar Healthcare Portsmouth NH
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
  • Worked at least 30 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Agency LPN

MAS Medical Staffing
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Administered injections, prescribed medications and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
  • Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
  • Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
  • Arranged transportation to admit, transfer or discharge patients.
  • Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
  • Collected samples for lab testing to diagnose conditions.
  • Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
  • Informed nursing personnel of new admissions, expected time of arrival, room assignment and other information to prepare for patient arrival.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

ARC Dialysis
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Hemodialysis in the acute care settings ICU, MS, ER
  • Administered Blood Products
  • Administered IV Medications
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Team Lead over Dialysis Techs.
  • On Board Orientation for New Staff
  • On Call Rotation
  • Travel to different Hospitals to Support Staffing Needs

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

Global Dialysis Plus
07.2004 - 08.2018
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Hemodialysis nurse in the Acute Setting Home Setting clinical setting
  • On Call Nurse for Home Setting and Acute Setting
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Orientation for new Nurses in home and Acute setting

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

Da Vita
05.2005 - 10.2010
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Hemodialysis Administered HD Treatments Working On the
  • Float Team for Acute Treatments then in the Chronic Setting
  • Team lead of Dialysis Bay 12 chair bay
  • Medication Nurse 24 chair in select locations
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.

Agency LPN

Sisters Of Grace
04.1993 - 07.2004
  • Administered injections, prescribed medications and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care Departments ER, ICU, MICU, Substance Abuse,GYN ER,Post Partum ,Antepartum, NICU Level 2 and NB Nursery
  • This position with SOG was daily contracts and long term contracts over 11 years required PALS ,ACLS certifications CCN certification
  • Skill list provided on request for each department had different
  • Requirments
  • Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
  • Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
  • Assisted ailing patients with eating and bathing to support activities of daily living.
  • Arranged transportation to admit, transfer or discharge patients.
  • Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
  • Monitored patient fluid intake and output to compose patient charts.
  • Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
  • Informed nursing personnel of new admissions, expected time of arrival, room assignment and other information to prepare for patient arrival.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Memorial Hermann Hospital System
08.1986 - 10.1993
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Memorial Herman Hospital systems has several locations . I started my first LVN Job at Memorial NW i worked one year on Geri /Neuro Rehab then I transferred to Post Partum , MICU, ER, Pain Management, then Home Health.
  • Memorial Herman continues to teach and I was lucky to have started with this Healthcare System.
  • skill list provided if ask

Home Health Nurse

Instamedic Health Care
10.1987 - 12.1991
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
  • Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
  • Daily Skilled Visits ,Weekly Skilled Visits
  • Treatments
  • IV Medications
  • DM Management
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
  • Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Education

No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education

Genesis Healthcare
On Line
09.2023

No Degree - Infection Preventionist

NH CDC (ACCME)
On Line
05.2023

No Degree - CPR Instructor

AHA McGregor CPR
Durham, NH
03.2023

No Degree - PALS, ACLS, CCN

Memorial Hospital Spring Branch Medical Center
Houston, TX
03.1987

No Degree - Vocational Nursing

LSC-Kingwood
Spring, TX
08.1986

Skills

  • Customer Contact
  • Systems Implementations
  • Data Extraction
  • Prevention Implementation
  • Education for Staff and Residents
  • Education for staff and Skill proficiency
  • Departmental programs in accordance with state regulations
  • Nursing Skills for patients in
  • LTC
  • Dialysis
  • Infection Control
  • Preparation for State Surveys

Timeline

NPE

Genesis Healthcare System
11.2022 - Current

Nurse Manager

Cedar Healthcare Portsmouth NH
07.2020 - 04.2021

Agency LPN

MAS Medical Staffing
08.2019 - 11.2019

Travel Nurse

SAT Healthcare
04.2019 - 11.2022

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

ARC Dialysis
05.2016 - 08.2018

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

Da Vita
05.2005 - 10.2010

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

Global Dialysis Plus
07.2004 - 08.2018

Agency LPN

Sisters Of Grace
04.1993 - 07.2004

Home Health Nurse

Instamedic Health Care
10.1987 - 12.1991

Licensed Practical Nurse

Memorial Hermann Hospital System
08.1986 - 10.1993

No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education

Genesis Healthcare

No Degree - Infection Preventionist

NH CDC (ACCME)

No Degree - CPR Instructor

AHA McGregor CPR

No Degree - PALS, ACLS, CCN

Memorial Hospital Spring Branch Medical Center

No Degree - Vocational Nursing

LSC-Kingwood
Elizabeth McMahon