Margaret Haskins
BINGHAMTON,NY
Summary
Driven, hardworking and veteran PACU Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 15-year record of success in nursing and desiring Pacu position with Surgical facility.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse in the PACU
Wilson Hospital UHS
Johnson City, NY - New York
09.2006 - Current
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Staff Nurse, Neuro Stepdown
Wilson Hospital
Johnson City, NY - New York
09.2004 - 09.2006
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
SUNY At Binghamton
Binghamton, NY08.2004
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Biology
University of Albany
Albany, NY12.2000
Associate In Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Maria College of Albany
Albany, NY05.1997
Skills
- Individualized Care
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Emergency Interventions
- Recovery Guidance
- Pain Management
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Patient Recovery Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Medical Records and Documentation
Timeline
Staff Nurse in the PACU
Wilson Hospital UHS
09.2006 - Current
Staff Nurse, Neuro Stepdown
Wilson Hospital
09.2004 - 09.2006
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
SUNY At Binghamton
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Biology
University of Albany
Associate In Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Maria College of Albany
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