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Margaret LaCross

Traverse City,MI

Summary

I have been a Registered Nurse for almost 5 years, with 3 of the 5 years having practice in critical care. I believe that I am compassionate with experience offering comprehensive patient care. I strive to make my patients feel safe and well cared for. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experience with taking care of multiple different patients at once while ensuring proper care is done in a timely matter and I am very effective at prioritizing tasks.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Munson Medical Center
02.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Nursing Assistant

Munson Medical Center
10.2017 - 12.2019
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.

Wait Staff Member

Boone's Long Lake Inn
07.2013 - 01.2020


  • Assisted in training new waitstaff members, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
  • Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago
09-2022

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing

Northwestern Community College
Traverse City, MI
12-2019

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Telemetry monitoring

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Interests

  • Hiking
  • Long walks with my dog Annie
  • Petoskey stone hunting
  • Reading
  • Spending quality time with family and friends

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Munson Medical Center
02.2020 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Munson Medical Center
10.2017 - 12.2019

Wait Staff Member

Boone's Long Lake Inn
07.2013 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing

Northwestern Community College

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