Georgette McCarthy
New Kensington,PA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to determine rehabilitation needs and progress.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance patient mobility and independence during recovery.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in rehabilitation nursing and patient care strategies.
- Coordinated discharge planning with healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions for patients post-rehabilitation.
- Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
- Reduced risk of injury by incorporating fall prevention education into regular patient teaching sessions focusing on balance exercises and environmental modifications.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and evaluated patient care plans.
- Monitored patient progress closely, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on individual needs and responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- 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.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
ADN - undefined
Community College of Allegheny County Boyce Campus
Monroeville, PA12.2018
Skills
- Active listener and problem solver
- Works well under pressure
- Proficient time management skills
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support certified
- Patient safety
- Patient assessment
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Discharge planning
- Feeding tube management
- Fall prevention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
2017/18 CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- Forbes Regional Hospital- Gastrointestinal surgical floor
- UPMC Presbyterian Hospital of Shadyside- Medical oncology floor
- UPMC McKeesport Hospital- general medical surgical floor
- Magee Womens Hospital- postpartum floor
- Allegheny Valley Hospital- Orthopedic post surgical floor
- St.Margarets Hospital - Gastrointestinal post surgical floor
- West Penn Hospital- Gastrointestinal surgical floor
- Manor Care in Monroeville- long term care facility
Timeline
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2019 - Current
ADN - undefined
Community College of Allegheny County Boyce Campus