Mara Gaddis
Johnston City,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with over 20 years of experience in direct patient care. Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable in patient education, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Urology Office
SIH Medical Group-Urology
Herrin, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Assess patient symptoms and monitor recovery after urological procedures.
- Inserted, removed, cleaned, and troubleshoot urinary catheters including Foley and suprapubic tubes to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Supported urologist during in-office procedures involving catheter changes to ensure patient comfort and assistance.
- Performed urodynamics studies, bladder scans, and collected sterile urine specimens.
- Administered medicated bladder irrigation.
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions, performing home catheter care, self-catheterization, preoperative instructions, and postoperative recovery to enhance patient understanding and compliance.
- Check vitals, review patient medical histories and medications in preparation for provider visit.
- Managed patient phone triage, delivering clinical advice, following up on lab results, and facilitating prior authorizations to support timely patient care.
Register Nurse, Endoscopy
SIH Herrin Hospital
Herrin, IL
04.2013 - 08.2024
- Admission process including informed consent, accurate documentation of patient history and assessment, monitoring of vitals, IV access, and pre procedure medication administration.
- Procedure process including accurate procedure documentation, specimen collection, assisting physician and procedural team (including anesthesia) with procedural related needs.
- Demonstrated expertise in endoscopy procedures including colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, hemorrhoidal and esophageal banding, esophageal dilation, Bravo placement, Pillcam, bronchoscopy, and PEG tube placement.
- Administered moderate sedation and monitored patient vitals and responses to ensure adherence to hospital policy.
- Recovery/discharge process including monitoring patient vitals and status, notifying physician/anesthesia of any change in patient condition, and providing verbal and written instructions to patient regarding their diagnosis, physician orders, and follow-up.
- Educated patients on endoscopic procedures and expectations.
- Educated new nurses on proper techniques and safety protocols in clinical settings.
- Fostered collaboration through effective communication with physicians and hospital staff to enhance patient care.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL01-2005
Skills
- Patient instruction
- Catheter management
- Patient triage
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Clear communication
- Task prioritization
- Problem solving
- Physical assessments
- Patient condition monitoring
- Procedure assistance
- Decision making
- Intake and discharge
- Patient empathy
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Urology Office
SIH Medical Group-Urology
08.2024 - Current
Register Nurse, Endoscopy
SIH Herrin Hospital
04.2013 - 08.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
John A Logan College