Madeline Garland
Muskogee
Summary
Dedicated charge nurse skilled in direct patient care in critical care and medical surgical nursing, focusing on patient-centered outcomes. Expertise in training new staff and implementing effective care plans, ensuring high standards of patient care through direct education of employees. Strong communicator, committed to fostering a positive, collaborative environment and enhancing team performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse of Medical-Surgical Unit
Hillcrest Medical Center- Tulsa
Tulsa
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Trained new nurses on best practices and emergency response procedures consistently.
- Participated in monthly and quarterly meetings regarding the overall productivity of the unit and staff members.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patient conditions and address concerns promptly.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Provided direct patient care for up to 6 patients at a time while effectively serving as a resource to the unit.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation processes.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Health System
Muskogee
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Assessed and monitored cardiac rhythms utilizing telemetry equipment.
- Identified potential complications early and implemented appropriate interventions promptly.
Nurse Externship
Oklahoma State University Medical Center- Tulsa
Tulsa
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Utilized effective communication techniques to enhance interactions with patients and families.
- Supported patient care by administering medications, treatments, and conducting diagnostic tests to promote health outcomes.
- Balanced multiple priorities efficiently to ensure timely and effective patient support.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Nursing
Oklahoma State University - Institute of Technology
Okmulgee, Oklahoma12-2021
Associate of Science (A.S.) -
Connors State College
Muskogee, OK12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK, USSkills
- Patient Care
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Mentorship
- Microsoft Office and EPIC charting Software Proficiency
- Staff supervision
- Team leadership
- Care Plan Implementation
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- IV Drip Administration
- Patient Prioritization
- Acute Care Management
- Peripheral IV Insertion
- Sterile Field Maintenance
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Personal Information
Oklahoma Board of Nursing Multi-State Registered Nurse License
License Number: 207435
Issue Date: 03/29/2022
Timeline
Charge Nurse of Medical-Surgical Unit
Hillcrest Medical Center- Tulsa
09.2024 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Health System
02.2022 - 12.2024
Nurse Externship
Oklahoma State University Medical Center- Tulsa
09.2021 - 12.2021
Associate Of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Nursing
Oklahoma State University - Institute of Technology
Associate of Science (A.S.) -
Connors State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University