Maggie Graham
Pacolet,SC
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, excelling in patient care planning and quality improvement. Demonstrated clinical judgment and compassion, enhancing patient satisfaction by 20%. Proficient in medication administration and discharge planning, fostering seamless transitions. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve superior health outcomes. ACLS certified.
Diligent staff nurse with background in nursing, offering valuable experience in patient care and clinical procedures. Successfully contributed to patient recovery and enhanced care protocols. Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking and compassionate communication.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
10.1994 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on clinical protocols and best practices.
- Led initiatives to enhance patient safety and improve quality of care standards.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2023
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Community health
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Licensed RN
- Wound care
- Chronic disease management
- Patient care planning
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- Licensed rn
- ACLS Training
- BLS
Timeline
RN
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
10.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University