Madigan Drier
Jersey Shore,Pennsylvania
Summary
Diligent, caring nurse who loves to be a part of the team and has an illustrious history of being elected to leadership roles. Always wants to be the best help possible for patients and co-workers. Years of experience in the field and many, many perfect score yearly evaluations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered medications and performed treatments.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Psychiatric Care
The Meadows
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Charge Nurse - Dual Diagnosis Substance/Psych LPN
White Deer Run Of Allenwood
07.2016 - 01.2022
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
UPMC Susquehanna
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science And Technology
Bellefonte, PA07.2016
Skills
- Diligent, Yet Efficient
- Consistent History of Leadership Roles
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Thorough Understanding of Nursing Responsibilities
- Eager, Fast Learner
Timeline
Travel Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Psychiatric Care
The Meadows
01.2022 - 05.2022
Charge Nurse - Dual Diagnosis Substance/Psych LPN
White Deer Run Of Allenwood
07.2016 - 01.2022
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
UPMC Susquehanna
03.2012 - 03.2015
Licensed Practical Nursing
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science And Technology
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