MARGARET ARTHUR, MSN, FNP-BC, RN

• Placed all chemotherapy orders according to diagnosis
• Worked with new and existing hematology and cancer patient
• Worked quickly and efficiently to obtain all pathology reports, scans, ect. so that patient was able to receive treatment as soon a possible
• On call for treatment center infusion center
• Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
• Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
• Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
• Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.

• Worked in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
• Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
• Prescribed medications for patients in conjunction with other treatments according to specific personal medical conditions.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
• Used EClinical Works to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.

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• Managed caseload of 6-10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
• Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
• Used AllScrpit and Epic to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 40-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 40 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.

• Coordinate care with Physician and anesthesia providers to encompass patient needs providing high quality standard of care utilizing the nursing process.
• PACU responsibilities include, post procedure care.
• Receiving patient status post endoscopy, assessing patient, ensuring hemodynamic stability before discharge, carrying out treatments and orders, and providing patient teaching.
• Completing electronic documentation using ProVation and Amkai medical software.
• Oversee GI Technicians in pre-operative, procedure area, and post-operative.
• Ensure safe and aesthetic environment in accordance with policies and procedures for the center.