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Linda McCabe

Savoy,IL

Summary

Skilled nursing professional with more than 40 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 40+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeable about medical necessity requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Patient-oriented Nurse with years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.

. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Staff Nurse

Bridgeway Senior Living
06.2016 - 10.2019
  • 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.
  • 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.

RN Staff Nurse

Claremont Nursing And Rehab
03.2009 - 09.2009
  • 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.
  • 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.

RN Case Manager

UMC Hospital
04.2006 - 10.2006
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

RN Case Manager

Travelers Insurance
06.1990 - 10.1994
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

NICU RN

Loyola University Medical Center
10.1984 - 10.1986
  • Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.

RN Floor Nurse

St Joseph Hospital
11.1979 - 09.1984
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Skills

  • Care Planning
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Family Education
  • Case Management
  • Patient Management

Timeline

RN Staff Nurse

Bridgeway Senior Living
06.2016 - 10.2019

RN Staff Nurse

Claremont Nursing And Rehab
03.2009 - 09.2009

RN Case Manager

UMC Hospital
04.2006 - 10.2006

RN Case Manager

Travelers Insurance
06.1990 - 10.1994

NICU RN

Loyola University Medical Center
10.1984 - 10.1986

RN Floor Nurse

St Joseph Hospital
11.1979 - 09.1984

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

Northern Illinois University
Linda McCabe