Margaret Gregory
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Experienced RN dedicated to delivering personalized patient care within a Level I Trauma Center. Proficient in managing diverse patient needs, including those requiring ventilators, tracheostomies, sedatives, paralytics, insulin, and vasoactive drips. Skilled in the care of patients undergoing CRRT, ECMO, and pre- and post-CHD repairs. Demonstrates composure under pressure, adeptly handling challenging patients and high-stress scenarios. Builds strong patient and family relationships through empathetic communication and advocacy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – PICU/PCICU
UNC Health Care
10.2022 - Current
- Critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes, monitoring responses closely.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to detect condition changes, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to assess and treat patients effectively amid changing conditions.
- Facilitate training and mentorship for new nursing staff, fostering a positive work environment and enhancing patient care quality.
Registered Nurse
Always Best Care Senior Services
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic nursing care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease management, and lifestyle choices.
- Maintained up-to-date patient charts with medication data for accurate treatments.
- Improved patient outcomes with evidence-based nursing interventions and personalized care plans.
- Specialized in wound management techniques for accelerated healing of complex wounds and pressure injuries.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and symptoms.
Nurse Extern
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures, techniques, and effective bedside manner and communication.
- Proactively sought learning opportunities from experienced nurses and healthcare professionals to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and medical staff to achieve quality patient outcomes.
- Developed strong time-management skills in fast-paced hospital environments.
- Provided close patient care, monitored vital signs and telemetry, and administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY05.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Conscious Sedation
- IV Placement and Maintenance
- Central Venous Access Management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Effective oral and written communication
- Active listening
- Therapeutic communication
- Documentation and charting
Accomplishments
- Tar Heel Trauma Award
- Nurses Week Rookie of the Year 2023
Certification
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
- Nurse Aide I
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Service and Committees
Sunshine Committee - 10 hours, UNC, Joy Hazard. A group of staff members who come together to organzine unit events both at and outside of work to improve culture, relationships, and unit morale.
Skin Champion - 10 hours, UNC, Sam Wilson. Unit expert for skin and wound practice.
Ronald McDonald House - 10 hours, UNC, Sam Wilson. Cook and serve food to families of patients at UNC at the Ronald McDonald House.
Wagner College – 50 hours, New York City, Thomas Gelok and Patricia Tooker. Blood drives, cancer walks, Tunnels to Towers, NYC Marathon, and teaching english to spanish speaking communities on Staten Island.
Timeline
Registered Nurse – PICU/PCICU
UNC Health Care
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Always Best Care Senior Services
06.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse Extern
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College