Margaret Beem
Portland,TX
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Concentric Staffing
Sidney, MT
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Registered Nurse
Harbor Hospice
Portland, TX
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
RN Case Manager
Coastal Bend Wellness
Corpus Christi, TX
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
RN Case Manager
Christus Spohn Shoreline
Corpus Christi, TX
Apr2022 - Sep2022
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Registered Nurse/COVID-19 Tester
Aline/CVS
Portland, TX
Mar2021 - Mar2022
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse
CCMC
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2005 - 06.2020
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies’ heart rates.
- Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
- Supported families with discussion on anterior position occiput, posterior, breech and transverse with individual birthing options.
- Promoted choices for care options, partnering with physicians and anesthesiologists to facilitate decisions about childbirth.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to laboring patients in high risk labor and delivery department.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Mark Twain Hospital
Valley Springs, CA
Jun2004 - May2005
Registered Nurse
Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin, TX
Jan2003 - May2004
Registered Nurse
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Victoria, TX
Jan2000 - May2003
Registered Nurse
Brownsville Medical Center
Brownsville, TX
Jan1993 - Jan2000
Registered Nurse
Woodstock General Hospital
Woodstock, Ontario Canada
Jul1985 - Dec1993
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Fanshawe College
Woodstock, Ontario Canada07.1985
Skills
- Medical screening
- Patient monitoring
- Unit administration
- Patient discharging
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Taking vitals
- Monitoring vital signs
- Critical care
- Seizure management
- Diabetes management
- Catheters
- Patient Management
- Administering medicines
- Intake and discharge
- Infant CPR certified
- Culturally sensitive
- Immunization skills
- Medical assessment
- Coordinating referrals
- Birth coaching
- Patient Care
- Emotional awareness
- Cesarean section preparation
- Family and patient support
- Documenting vitals
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient care planning
- Patient advising
- Team supervision
- Checking oxygen levels
- Medication and IV administration
- Triaging patient concerns
- Talented in minor surgery assistance
- Patient education and counseling
- Updating computer records
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Prenatal care
- Triaging
- Postpartum care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Strong medical ethic
- Preparing for procedures
Certification
- Licensed rn - 1985
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Concentric Staffing
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Harbor Hospice
06.2023 - 09.2023
RN Case Manager
Coastal Bend Wellness
11.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
CCMC
06.2005 - 06.2020
RN Case Manager
Christus Spohn Shoreline
Apr2022 - Sep2022
Registered Nurse/COVID-19 Tester
Aline/CVS
Mar2021 - Mar2022
Registered Nurse
Mark Twain Hospital
Jun2004 - May2005
Registered Nurse
Seton Medical Center Austin
Jan2003 - May2004
Registered Nurse
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Jan2000 - May2003
Registered Nurse
Brownsville Medical Center
Jan1993 - Jan2000
Registered Nurse
Woodstock General Hospital
Jul1985 - Dec1993
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Fanshawe College
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