Maggie (Margaret) Carsley, RN, BSN, CNOR
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dependable and caring Registered Nurse offering more than 20 years experience of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Strong perioperative and cardiac background. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with a focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients to build trust and rapport in stressful situations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN, ED/ICU
Nazareth Hospital, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
Philadelphia, PA
02.2024 - Current
- Use of the nursing process and evidence based practice to provide individualized care to a varied high acuity patient population on an 18 bed unit.
- Gained experience with CRRT and Flow Track for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Increased knowledge of ventilators as well as titrating sedation, vasopressors, inotropes and antiarrhythmic infusions.
Staff RN, ED
Penn Medicine, HUP New Pavilion
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Assess patient condition immediately upon arrival, checking vital signs, reviewing EMT/Triage reports, determining initial prioritization according to existing patient caseload for a three bay assignment in a 60 bed emergency department.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Staff Nurse CN II, Operating Room
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
10.2016 - 04.2022
- Circulate and scrub cases for general surgery with an emphasis on robotic surgery, gynecology, urology, plastic surgery and trauma. Rotates to vascular, neuro-spine, opthalmology and orthopedic trauma services as needed.
- Functions as the operating room charge nurse on an as needed basis to cover holidays and vacation hours.
- Chair of the Translational Research Committee from September 2019 to July 2020.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Nazareth Hospital, Mercy Health Systems
Philadelphia, PA
11.2013 - 10.2016
- Circulate and scrub cases for multiple specialties: general, orthopedic, ophthalmology, urology, gynecology and podiatry.
- Function as the charge nurse after regular hours and as needed during vacations.
- Responsible for organizing and completing the RN call schedule on a monthly basis.
- Preceptor and mentor to new operating room nurses.
- Member of the Education Council Committee.
- Maintained per diem status after leaving full time from 2016 to 2019.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Aria Health - Torresdale Campus
Philadelphia, PA
02.2007 - 09.2013
- Circulate and scrub cases for thoracic surgery as well as general and robotic specialties. Some experience with podiatry, vascular, orthopedic, urology, gynecology and urology.
- Enthusiastically participated in trauma call well above the minimum requirements.
- Rotated to Short Procedure Unit as needed.
- Specialty training included da Vinci Robotic Surgery, Navigational Bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound and Laser Safety.
Staff Nurse, ICU/CCU
Temple Jeanes Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Use of the Nursing Process to provide holistic patient care, safety and advocacy to critically ill clients and their families in a combination 20 bed ICU/CCU environment.
- Introduction to care of arterial and central lines, post-operative care, post-intubation and tracheostomy care, intra-aortic balloon pump and swan ganz monitoring, as well as individualized patient assessments, care plan initiation, vital signs reporting, chart documentation, and phlebotomy.
Cardiac Monitor Tech / Unit Secretary
Temple - Jeanes Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
03.1993 - 12.2005
- Identify variances in both rate and rhythm of heart monitored patients by accurately recognizing and documenting arrhythmias. Appropriately notify nursing staff or cardiology of significant changes or emergent situations.
- Monitor 30 bed telemetry unit with 20 remote monitors.
- Perform 12-lead electrocardiograms as needed for the telemetry unit.
- Rotate to ICU and Emergency Department as needed.
- Transcribe physician's orders onto patient kardexes and initiate diagnostic testing by entering and coordinating tests via the hospital's computer network.
- Maintained par levels and ordered office supplies for the telemetry unit.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA12.2005
Skills
- ACLS current (11/2027)
- BLS current (07/2026)
- Telemetry Certified
- Critical Care Course, ECCO
- AORN Periop 101 Course
- Trauma Nurse Course, Operating Room
- CNOR CCI-1626811 thru 12/31/2026
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania, license number RN571938
Timeline
Staff RN, ED/ICU
Nazareth Hospital, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
02.2024 - Current
Staff RN, ED
Penn Medicine, HUP New Pavilion
05.2022 - 02.2024
Staff Nurse CN II, Operating Room
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2016 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Nazareth Hospital, Mercy Health Systems
11.2013 - 10.2016
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Aria Health - Torresdale Campus
02.2007 - 09.2013
Staff Nurse, ICU/CCU
Temple Jeanes Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Cardiac Monitor Tech / Unit Secretary
Temple - Jeanes Hospital
03.1993 - 12.2005
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University