Mae Blake
Rockhill,SC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing at Morris County Aftercare Center, demonstrating expertise in medication administration and direct patient care. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic care and led nursing teams to exceed standards of care, ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes and staff performance through effective leadership and critical thinking.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Director of Nursing
Morris County Aftercare Center
01.1993 - 05.2021
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Elizabeth University
2 Convent Rd.05.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ05.1988
Skills
- Medication and IM administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
BLS
Sewing, Cooking, Reading and writing.
I like to make clothes, curtains. I like to cook healthy meals. I read novels and christian books.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2024
Director of Nursing
Morris County Aftercare Center
01.1993 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Elizabeth University
Associate of Science - Nursing
County College of Morris
BLS
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