KAREN M. MCGINLEY
Greer,SC
Summary
Registered nurse highly skilled career professional with extensive clinical experience in hospital setting. Experienced charge nurse, managing fluctuating patient volume, ability to work under pressure while ensuring accurate patient care and maintaining confidentiality. Current certified Clinical Coach-preceptor of new employees and resource for student nurses on unit rotation. Computer skilled-proficient in Epic, Cerner Care Connection, Caremobile, OB Trace-Vue, and Discharge Call Manager as well as Microsoft Word and other various office computer systems. Epic trainer, point of contact and implemented Epic update role outs Resource RN for hospital-based flu/Covid vaccine clinic, TB RN liaison. Member of Shared Governance Committee-unit based Operations, previously on Customer Satisfaction, Lactation Task Force and Scheduling Committees. Childbirth/Newborn Educator-Instruct Marvelous Multiples Class, baby basics. Initiated & maintains the updating of unit Discharge Patient Education folder. Excellent listening and communication skills
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OB Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.1994 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Provide assistance to breastfeeding mothers
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Distribution and staffing of assignments in accordance with unit staffing matrix
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis University
Romeoville, Illinois05.1994
Associate - Applied Science
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IllinoisSkills
- Direct Patient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Patient Management
- Newborn Care
- Team Training
- Care Continuum Coordination
- Patient Education
- Staffing Assignments
Accomplishments
- Daisy award nominee
- Unit service ambassador
- Lead Charge RN-dayshift
Certification
- Certified Maternal Newborn Nurse, NCC- 2002-current
- BLS-current
- NRP-current
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Illinois-current
- Licensed Registered Nurse- South Carolina-processing
Timeline
OB Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis University
Associate - Applied Science
College of DuPage
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