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Work History
Education
Skills
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Raising and showing Arabian Horses
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Lynda McCarthy

Terrell,TX

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Skilled nursing professional with more than [Number] 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Work History

RN Staff Nurse

Presbyterian Hospital Of Kaufman
  • 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.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Dallas Regional Medical Center
05.1995 - 08.2012
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Regents University
Albany, New York
1988

Skills

  • Vaccine Administration
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Resource Allocation
  • Patient Education
  • Family Education
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Skill Development
  • Patient Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Critical Care
  • Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Infection Control Measures

Certification

  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Raising and showing Arabian Horses

Now retired RN looking for work from home position. After awhile you get tired of reading books and playing games on the computer. Over the years I worked every area of hospital positions.

Excellent scheduling skills.

Work well with others 

Good computer skills



Timeline

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Dallas Regional Medical Center
05.1995 - 08.2012

RN Staff Nurse

Presbyterian Hospital Of Kaufman

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Regents University

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