Margaret Driscoll
RN
Crawfordville,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse bringing 14 years experience managing patient care and staff in-homecare and medical facilities. Performs an array of nursing tasks, including conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds, medications and disease process teaching, managing and assisting fellow nursing staff, courteous and professional with in-depth knowledge of nursing process. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge RN
Tallahassee Memorial Rehabilitation Center
Tallahassee , FL
06.2021 - Current
- Provided guidance to nurses and other healthcare staff members on patient care issues.
- Evaluated patient progress, identified potential problems, and recommended interventions for improvement.
- Performed assessments, monitored vital signs, and administered medications to patients.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to established standards and regulations.
- Facilitated collaboration among clinicians from various disciplines in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Provided leadership during emergencies or critical situations.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization regarding patient-related issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
Home Health RN
NHC Home Care
Crawfordville , Florida
12.2018 - Current
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice
Covenant Hospice
Tallahassee, FL
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Updated patient charts using a multitude of software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Signature Home Health
Bellevue, WA
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Director.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over six patients daily.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
United General Hospital
Sedro-Woolley, WA
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including administration of Chemotherapeutic Medications and Radiation Therapies.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
RN Charge Nurse, Rehab
Josephine Sunset Home
Stanwood, WA
04.2010 - 06.2012
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Skagit Valley College/ University Of WA
Mount Vernon, WA03-2010
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Shared governance
- Patient Assessments
- Physician collaboration
- Ward Management
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Care Assignment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Affiliations
- Enjoys music, travel, animals and sports
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Charge RN
Tallahassee Memorial Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - Current
Home Health RN
NHC Home Care
12.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice
Covenant Hospice
05.2016 - 07.2017
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Signature Home Health
06.2012 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Oncology
United General Hospital
02.2011 - 04.2014
RN Charge Nurse, Rehab
Josephine Sunset Home
04.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Skagit Valley College/ University Of WA
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