MARGARET DOOLEY
Wilmington,NC
Summary
I have 34 years of expertise in the Women and Infant's Services. I have had the opportunity to work at different facilities, from small community hospitals to busy Level 3 Birth Centers. I stay current on evidence-based practices in all my areas of expertise. I have experience working in the following areas: Triage, Antepartum, Labor and Delivery, Pre-op and Recovery, Circulating, Scrubbing, Postpartum, Normal Newborn Nursery and Level I/II Nursery. My continuing goal is to provide quality focused and safe patient care, along with being aware of my patient's cultural and social differences. I am comfortable and enjoy working with both Medical Residents, New RNs, and Nursing Students. I find it rewarding to share my knowledge and expertise. I am comfortable that my multifaceted areas of competence and experienced skill set, would be a blessing to any Women and Infant's Facility. Please feel free to contact me, and let's discuss that position you need filled. I am looking for a Travel RN Position .
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff/Charge Nurse
Novant Health, Inc
Wilmington, NC
08.2022 - Current
- My positions are Staff RN for Labor and Delivery, and Charge RN when on Antepartum.
- Performing and working with the Care Team for my patient. Completing assessments, tasks for the shift, and skilled EFM training.
- Proficiency with all types EMR charting, Pyxis,Microsoft, and used both Pericalm and Centricity Fetal Monitoring .
- Proficiency in IV and Phlebotomy skills
- When assigned as the Antepartum Charge Nurse, my role to be support and resource for the staff on my shift. Assessing and resolving any issues that may occur on the unit.
Staff RN
Multicare Valley Hospital
Spokane, WA
09.2020 - 07.2021
- I started this position as a Travel RN then took a permanent position
- My main position was as Primary Nursery RN, also assigned Labor, and Postpartum, to help with needs of all department
- I cared for both Normal and High-Risk Pregnancies
- Performing all assigned assessments, tasks, and all areas of care for Mother and baby
- Proficiency with all types of EMR charting, Pyxis, and Microsoft
- Skilled EFM assessment
- Proficient IV and Phlebotomy skills.
Staff RN
Swedish Medical Center (Travel Nurse Assignment)
Seattle, WA
03.2020 - 06.2020
- I was assigned to Labor and Delivery area
- Performing all assigned assessments, tasks, and all areas of care for Mother and baby
- Proficiency with all types of EMR charting, Pyxis, and Microsoft
- Skilled EFM assessment
- Proficient IV and Phlebotomy skills
- I cared for both Normal and High-Risk Pregnancies
- Performing all assigned assessments, tasks, and all areas of care for Mother and baby
- Proficiency with all types of EMR charting, Pyxis, and Microsoft
- Skilled EFM assessment
- Proficient IV and Phlebotomy skills.
Staff RN
Providence Medical Center
Everett, WA
11.2015 - 03.2020
- My assignment was dependent on the needs of the unit
- I would be assigned to any of the following areas: 1
- Triage, 2
- Antepartum, 3
- Labor & Delivery, 4
- Transition Newborn Nursery for Deliveries, and Postpartum
- Cared for both Normal and High-Risk Pregnancies
- Performing all assigned assessments, tasks, and all areas of care for Mother and baby
- Proficiency with all types of EMR charting, Pyxis, and Microsoft
- Skilled EFM assessment
- Proficient IV and Phlebotomy skills.
RN
Pediatric Interim Care Center
Kent, WA
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Assigned as Primary RN/Charge Nurse for Newborns that were born drug exposed and needed supportive care during their withdrawal
- I performed shift assessments, vitals, medication and any needed medical treatments
- I would overseed the care given by 2-4 CNA's and supported with any concerns and working together as a team to care for newborns.
Staff RN
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital (Travel Nurse Assignment)
Puyallup, WA
02.2014 - 06.2014
- My assignment would vary depending on the staffing needs
- Worked in both Labor & Delivery and Postpartum
- I cared for both Normal and High-Risk Pregnancies
- Performing all assigned assessments, tasks, and all areas of care for Mother and baby
- Proficiency with all types of EMR charting, Pyxis, and Microsoft
- Skilled EFM assessment
- Proficient IV and Phlebotomy skills.
Charge/Staff RN
Capital Medical Center
Olympia, WA
05.2010 - 10.2013
- I would be assigned as either Charge or Staff RN
- When assigned to Charge Nurse, my role would be to support and be a resource for the staff working on my shift
- Also assessing and resolving issues for the unit
- As a Staff RN, worked in many patients care areas which included: Triage, Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum, and Gyn Post-op care
- Cared for both Normal and Level II Nursery (35wks and higher)
- Performing all assigned assessments, tasks, and all areas of care for Mother and baby
- Proficiency with all types of EMR charting, Pyxis, and Microsoft
- Skilled EFM assessment
- Proficient IV and Phlebotomy skills.
Relief Charge/Staff RN
St. Francis Hospital
Federal Way, WA
10.2006 - 10.2011
- Assigned to either Relief Charge RN several shifts per month
- I would be available to the staff as their support and resource
- When assigned to Staff RN, my assignment varied to help with needs of the unit, I worked in Triage,Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum, and Gyn Surgical Post-op care
- Other areas were in Pre-op and Post-op care of Cesarean Patients
- I would assist with either Circulating or Scrubbing
- I was also assigned to both Normal Newborn and Nursery Level II (34 weeks and higher)
- Performing all assigned assessments, tasks, and all areas of care for Mother and baby
- Proficiency with all types of EMR charting, Pyxis, and Microsoft
- Skilled EFM assessment
- Proficient IV and Phlebotomy skills.
Charge/Staff RN
St. Elizabeth Hospital (Formerly: Enumclaw Community Hospital)
Enumclaw, WA
10.2000 - 07.2007
- Assigned as Charge or Staff RN, depending on needs of the unit
- Assigned to Charge RN several shifts per month
- I would be available to the staff as their support and resource
- When assigned to Staff RN, my assignment varied to help with needs of the unit, I worked in Triage, Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum, and Gyn Surgical Post-op care
- Other areas were in Pre-op and Post-op care of Cesarean Patients
- During Cesarean would be in charge of Newborn Transition
- I was also assigned to both Normal Newborn and Nursery Level II (36 weeks and higher)
- Also, would help in Outpatient Postpartum/Newborn Follow-up Care
- Performing all assigned assessments, tasks, and all areas of care for Mother and baby
- Proficiency with all types of EMR charting, Pyxis, and Microsoft
- Skilled EFM assessment
- Proficient IV and Phlebotomy skills.
Charge/Staff RN
Multicare Auburn Regional Medical Center
Auburn, WA
03.2003 - 06.2007
- Assigned to Charge RN several shifts per month
- I would be available to the staff as their support and resource
- When assigned to Staff RN, my assignment varied to help with needs of the unit, I worked in Triage, Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum, and Gyn Surgical Post-op care
- Other areas were in Pre-op and Post-op care of Cesarean Patients
- I would assist with either Circulating or Scrubbing
- I was also assigned to both Normal Newborn and Nursery Level II (34 weeks and higher)
- Performing all assigned assessments, tasks, and all areas of care for Mother and baby
- Proficiency with all types of EMR charting, Pyxis, and Microsoft
- Skilled EFM assessment
- Proficient IV and Phlebotomy skills.
Staff RN
St. Claire Hospital
Lakewood, WA
06.1995 - 11.2001
- I would be assigned as either as Intrapartum or Postpartum (Mother/Baby)
- Performing all assigned assessments, tasks, and all areas of care for Mother and baby
- Proficiency with all types of EMR charting, Pyxis, and Microsoft
- Skilled EFM assessment
- Proficient IV and Phlebotomy skills.
Staff RN
St Joseph Medical Center
Tacoma, WA
10.1990 - 09.2001
- I began my Women and Children's Career here
- I completed a 10-week Residency
- When assigned to Staff RN, my assignment varied to help with needs of the unit, I worked in Triage, Antepartum,Intrapartum, Postpartum, and Gyn Surgical Post-op care
- Other areas were in Pre-op and Post-op care of Cesarean Patients
- I would assist with either Circulating or Scrubbing
- I was also assigned to both Normal Newborn and Nursery Level II (34 weeks and higher)
- Performing all assigned assessments, tasks, and all areas of care for Mother and baby
- Proficiency with all types of EMR charting, Pyxis, and Microsoft
- Skilled EFM assessment
- Proficient IV and Phlebotomy skills.
Staff RN
Providence Medical Center (Portland, Oregon)
Portland, Oregon
11.1988 - 10.1990
- I would be assigned as Primary Nurse for 4-6 patients during my 8-hour shift, on an Urology/Surgical Unit
- The patient were both male and female
- I would be responsible for Admitting, Surgical Prep, Post-op Care, and Discharging patients
- I worked as a team with both LPNs and CNAs.
Education
Bachelor's - Nursing
Western Governers University (on-line)
02.2020
Associate - Nursing
Mt Hood Community College
06.1988
Skills
- Caring for both Women and Newborns
- Triage
- Antepartum
- Intrapartum
- Postpartum
- Pre-op/Post-op care
- IV and Phlebotomy skills
- Both internal and external EFM
- Circulating and Scrubbing for Cesareans
- Specimen collection/evaluation of results/processing
- Charge Nurse
- Mentoring Medical Residents, New RNs, and Nursing Students
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Time management and prioritizing patient care
- Teamwork and dependability
- Urgent and Emergency Care
- Checking and monitoring vital signs
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Safety and Evidence Based Practice
- Technology skills
- Trained and skilled with Level II and Normal Newborn Care
Affiliations
- I enjoy going for walks with my dog Bandit on the beach.
- Music is one of my primary recharging outlets.
- I enjoy traveling
- Reading
Certification
- RN License for the following States (North Carolina, and Washington) both are going to be renewed in July 2024.
- NRP expires in 2026
- BLS expiries in 2025
- AWONN Intermediate EFM Certificate received in 2023
- RNC Inpatient OB received in 2001 and is still current
References
1. Amy Stroud Chafin , (Charge RN/Supervisor for Labor and Delivery at Novant
phone number # 910-379-4545
email amybabynurse@yahoo.com
2. Nancy Blackwelder (Charge RN)
email nancy.blackwelder@novanthealth.org
3. Joy Wagoner Rush ( Charge RN)
phone number # 336-684-9496
Timeline
Staff/Charge Nurse
Novant Health, Inc
08.2022 - Current
Staff RN
Multicare Valley Hospital
09.2020 - 07.2021
Staff RN
Swedish Medical Center (Travel Nurse Assignment)
03.2020 - 06.2020
Staff RN
Providence Medical Center
11.2015 - 03.2020
RN
Pediatric Interim Care Center
06.2014 - 01.2016
Staff RN
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital (Travel Nurse Assignment)
02.2014 - 06.2014
Charge/Staff RN
Capital Medical Center
05.2010 - 10.2013
Relief Charge/Staff RN
St. Francis Hospital
10.2006 - 10.2011
Charge/Staff RN
Multicare Auburn Regional Medical Center
03.2003 - 06.2007
Charge/Staff RN
St. Elizabeth Hospital (Formerly: Enumclaw Community Hospital)
10.2000 - 07.2007
Staff RN
St. Claire Hospital
06.1995 - 11.2001
Staff RN
St Joseph Medical Center
10.1990 - 09.2001
Staff RN
Providence Medical Center (Portland, Oregon)
11.1988 - 10.1990
Bachelor's - Nursing
Western Governers University (on-line)
Associate - Nursing
Mt Hood Community College