Madeline A. Dowd
Allentown,PA
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 3 years of direct bedside care experience and a total of 6 years in the heath care arena. Adept at multidisciplinary team communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of critical care. Enjoys planning and figuring out long-term solutions for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick decision making.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saint Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN)- MICU
07.2021 - Current
- Charge Nurse
- Instilled a culture of open communication with the most vulnerable patient populations to dispel fear and anxiety
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by monitoring SWAN catheters and arterial lines, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Saint Luke's Hospital
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
- Facilitated patient transfers, positioning, and mobility using proper body mechanics to prevent injury and ensure comfort.
Nurse's Aide
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Education
RN-BSN -
Moravian
Bethlehem, PA05.2024
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
St. Luke's School of Nursing
Fountain Hill, PA04.2021
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- Leader
- Airway Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - PA
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Organizations
- Sigma Theta Tau
- AACN
- Unit Based Shared Governance Council co-chair
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saint Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN)- MICU
07.2021 - Current
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Saint Luke's Hospital
08.2019 - 07.2021
Nurse's Aide
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
05.2018 - 01.2020
RN-BSN -
Moravian
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
St. Luke's School of Nursing
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