Mairead McKeary
Cranford
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in medication administration, patient assessments, wound care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in a dynamic environment. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and advocating for patient needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
Newark, NJ
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, ensuring comfort during recovery processes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Learned unit management skills via charge nurse position.
Soccer Coach
Usa Sport Group
Watchung, NJ
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented training sessions for youth soccer teams, enhancing player skills and teamwork.
- Organized and coordinated competitive matches, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to schedules.
- Mentored junior coaches, providing guidance on best practices in coaching techniques and team management.
- Evaluated player performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback to foster improvement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, promoting sportsmanship and personal growth among players.
- Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Analyzed game footage to identify strategies for improvement, enhancing overall team performance in competitions.
Physical Therapy Aide
ProCare
Clark, NJ
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted physical therapists in administering treatment plans and exercises to patients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of therapy equipment and treatment areas.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and setting up necessary supplies.
- Monitored patient progress during sessions, providing feedback to therapists for adjustments.
- Educated patients on exercise techniques and proper usage of therapeutic equipment.
- Trained new aides on safety protocols, equipment usage, and patient interaction standards.
- Developed efficient scheduling systems to optimize patient flow and reduce wait times.
- Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
East Rutherford, NJ12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Intake and discharge
Certification
- BLS
- NICHE
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Soccer Coach
Usa Sport Group
01.2019 - 05.2021
Physical Therapy Aide
ProCare
01.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Stockton University