KEVIN MCGARGHAN
Charlotte
Summary
Proven history of working to improve personal skills and abilities and achieving success despite difficulties and challenges. Demonstrated ability to rise above challenges and sought feedback from peers and professionals regarding personal growth. Became competent enough to be recognized by peers and being asked to become a Preceptor for new people. Adept at, and believe in, a team approach to problem solving and communication. Recognized by peers, management and patients as being professional, caring and efficient.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
University of Vermont Medical Center
04.2014 - 05.2025
- Competent in both Nursing roles within the Operating Room, Circulating Nurse as well as Scrub Nurse.
- Responsible for operational readiness of the operating room.
- Responsible for keeping daily schedule on track.
- Responsible for direct patient care.
- Ensured a cooperative room environment.
- Trained new nurses to the Operating Room.
- Adept at recognizing and responding to crises as they arise.
- Maintaining control and composure in any emergency.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Porter Medical Center
10.2010 - 03.2014
- Achieved employment at this non-teaching hospital through determination and an in-person interview with hiring manager.
- Became proficient in nursing roles of Circulator and Scrub Nurse.
- Overcame doubts I could perform competently.
- Became trainer for new nurses.
- Worked cooperatively to ensure positive outcomes of surgery.
- Adept at working as a team and delegating responsibilities.
Risk Analyst
University of Vermont
03.2004 - 09.2009
- Assessed emerging risks through ongoing research and monitoring of industry trends, proactively addressing potential threats before they materialized into significant issues.
- Improved decision-making processes by providing insightful recommendations based on thorough risk analysis.
- Reduced financial losses due to effective identification and mitigation of potential risks in the portfolio.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by conducting regular reviews of policies, procedures, and controls related to risk management practices within the organization.
- Instituted regular safety inspections and hazards management strategies to keep operations compliant.
Claims Representative
UNION MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
01.1991 - 01.2003
- Investigated and processed over 1,000 property, casualty, and third party liability claims annually throughout New England.
- Determined types of loss, obtained repair/replacement estimates, and prepared reports.
- Coordinated settlement negotiations, prepared and defended suits, and participated in alternative dispute resolutions.
- Reviewed and interpreted policy coverages, paid claims, and closed out files.
- Maintained extensive claim files and communicated with insureds, contractors, doctors, and legal professionals.
- Supervised 25 field adjusters, including report reviews and follow-up to field questions.
Adjuster
CHITTENDEN REGIONAL ADJUSTING SERVICE
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Processed over $300,000 in claims and conducted negotiations between companies, insureds, and contractors.
- Successfully contained claims costs and determined the necessity for travel, photos, and interviews.
- Managed business operations during the owner’s absence, including opening and investigation of new claims.
Police Officer
BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.1981 - 01.1989
- Participated in community policing efforts and assisted in over 2,000 civil and criminal investigations.
- Selected as Training Officer with responsibility for training new hires in all aspects of police work.
- Coordinated and led the Officer Friendly Program, focused on teaching safety programs to over 500 school children.
Law Enforcement Specialist
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1976 - 01.1981
- Promoted to Shift Supervisor with responsibility for supervising on-duty law enforcement personnel.
- Trained new officers in all aspects of military police work as Training Officer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05-2010
Skills
- Adept at dealing with people under a variety of conditions
- Self starter, willing to work to understand and achieve objectives
- History of dealing with difficult circumstances, some life threatening
- Preceptor, and protector, of new hires in a variety of fields
- Ability to meet a crisis head on, and a lead a team through adversity
- Ensure that a positive attitude is key to outcomes
- Ability to engage a team and achieve positive outcomes using knowledge, the right time for a heavy hand, when humor can help and lifting up someone else
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
University of Vermont Medical Center
04.2014 - 05.2025
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Porter Medical Center
10.2010 - 03.2014
Risk Analyst
University of Vermont
03.2004 - 09.2009
Claims Representative
UNION MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
01.1991 - 01.2003
Adjuster
CHITTENDEN REGIONAL ADJUSTING SERVICE
01.1989 - 01.1991
Police Officer
BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.1981 - 01.1989
Law Enforcement Specialist
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1976 - 01.1981
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Public Speaker, VERMONT ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE WOMEN & AGENTS
- Former Board Member, VERMONT ARSON TIP AWARD PROGRAM
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