Erin Maloney
310 N Houston Lorena,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 15+ years of experience prioritizing patient care and collaborating with teams in medical-surgical units. Specializes in acute care, in-patient hospice and end-of-life care. Utilizes nursing process to improve outcomes for diverse and vulnerable patients. Adept at leading teams and enhancing unit procedures to improve patient outcomes and staff development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Full Time
Central Texas Health Care System
Temple, TX
08.2007 - Current
- Implements evidence-based guidelines in patient care decision-making processes.
- Blends ICARE values with interdisciplinary team to foster team collaboration to achieve patient-focused outcomes through tailored care plans.
- Provides direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients, including assessments, treatments, medications, and documentation of care in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
- Displays strong communication abilities during interactions with family members and medical professionals
- When patient status changes to in-patient hospice, promotes autonomy to maintain quality care throughout hospital stay. Collaboration with teams to provide holistic care and comfort to both patient and family during stressful and challenging times.
- Expertise in utilizing Department of Defense Pain (DVPRS), dementia, and non-verbal pain scales. Applies nursing interventions for pain and symptom control. Combines conventional methods and nonconventional methods for optimum relief.
- Introduced a note check-off system for new unit employees to ensure policy compliance and aid with time management.
- Supported the management team with a complete audit of restraints. Conducted staff re-education to address discrepancies. Ensured adherence to protocols through regular audits and training.
- Participates actively in unit meetings and discusses clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, safety, and staffing concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX06-2007
Skills
- Patient advocate, educating patients and families in health care decisions using VA patient Bill of Rights encouraging patient participation in making informed decisions about personal health care
- Culturally Competent Communication
- Compassionate dementia care
- Experienced with patient safety guidelines/patient safety handling/safety protocols
- Student preceptor
- Recognized for exceptional adaptability and communications skills in a face paced environment
- Documentation
- Proficient in patient assessment, task management, strong communication skills, teamwork ensuring optimal patient outcomes, seamless healthcare team collaboration
- Maintains ethical standards in nursing
- Identifies patient needs assessment at admission and during hospital stay
- Safe medication and IV administration using medication Bill of Right's and x2 patient identifiers
- Night shift charge nurse Independent and critical thinking skills along with ability to gather outside resources as needed
- Geriatric Care
Accomplishments
- Multiple Daisy Award Nominee
- Preceptor Development Program Graduate. Mentors graduate nurses bridging nursing theory to bedside providing a safe learning environment. Orients new employees to unit and VA policies.
- Collaborated with peers and interdisciplinary teams initiating education plan for veterans with dementia to include end of life planning. Researched best practice, analyzed different stages of dementia and ways of adjusting nursing interventions based on disease process. Worked with clinical and nursing education to create education tool for nursing service. Results include change in practice and Talent Management Course (TMS) was implemented for all Central Texas Health Care System(CTHCS) nursing staff.
- Provided input for Statement of Works (SOW) advocating ethical and standardized treatment of patients on a mental health warrant becoming CTHCS policy
Certification
- Texas Board of Nursing RN 2007
- Texas Board of Nursing LVN 2006
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification 2022- 2027
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Member of Texas Fabric Stash. Group projects include this year, sewing pillow cases for veterans currently living at the Temple, TX CLC.
- Avid reader
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Full Time
Central Texas Health Care System
08.2007 - Current
- Texas Board of Nursing RN 2007
- Texas Board of Nursing LVN 2006
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification 2022- 2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Temple College
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