MARGARET J GENDRON
FOLEY,ALABAMA
Summary
Dedicated Adult Nurse Practitioner and RN with 49 years in outpatient, emergency medicine and inpatient settings. Patient-focused and compassionate Registered Nurse equipped with extensive experience within hospital and short-term care setting. Exhibit keen attention for detail and accuracy, complemented with strong follow-through and administrative aptitude. Effectively handle, as well as, prioritize and reorganize duties to give the best patient care without compromising safety. Resourceful problem solver, dependable and excellent communicator. Enjoys challenges, teaching and learning new concepts and procedures. Excels at assessment, diagnosing, and treating and supporting patients and families.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
CPR pensacola training and LLC
Pensacola, FL
06.2021 - Current
- Current Instructor for AHA classes ( BLS, PALS, ACLS)
ARNP
Matrix Medical Health Network
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2016 - Current
- Dedicated Adult Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse for 49 years in outpatient,emergency care, and primary care settings . Patient focused and compassionate with extensive experience in the hospital and short-term care setting. Exhibit a keen attention for detailing accuracy, complemented with strong follow-through and administrative aptitude.
Registered Nurse
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT -GS 11-4
Pensacola, FL
01.2011 - 09.2021
- Provide professional nursing care to critically ill patients, age appropriate care to children, trauma and MI patients
- Evaluate medical history and monitor condition of patients in the ambulatory and critical care setting
- Render counseling and education to patient, family and other staff
- Establish and maintain an open line of communication with other departments, such as respiratory, laboratory and x-ray
- Consistently maintain strong work ethic and caring attitude toward staff and patients
- Perform physical examination, work-up, treatment, and diagnosis, including IV therapy, phlebotomy, and insertion of NG tubes, central lines and arterial lines; provide assistance in Foley and Swan-Ganz catheter insertions
- Actively participate in different medication reviews and follow-up care, effective care for critically ill patients and caring for patients across the age spectrum
- Effectively apply knowledge in using various types of medical equipment
Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner
YOUR HOME ADVANTAGE
Deerfield Beach, FL
10.2015 - 11.2015
- Evaluate medical history and monitor condition of patients in the ambulatory setting
- Render counseling and education to patient and family
- Perform physical examination, evaluate patients, review medications, and plan of care
Registered Nurse
GULF BREEZE HOSPITAL - BAPTIST HOSPITAL SYSTEM
11.2011 - 06.2014
- Provide professional nursing care to critically ill patients, age appropriate care to children, trauma and MI patients
- Evaluate medical history and monitor condition of patients in the ambulatory and critical care setting
- Render counseling and education to patient, family and other staff
- Establish and maintain an open line of communication with other departments, such as respiratory, laboratory and x-ray
- Consistently maintain strong work ethic and caring attitude toward staff and patients
- Perform physical examination, work-up, treatment, and diagnosis, including IV therapy, phlebotomy, and insertion of NG tubes, central lines and arterial lines; provide assistance in Foley and Swan-Ganz catheter insertions
- Actively participate in different medication reviews and follow-up care, effective care for critically ill patients and caring for patients across the age spectrum
- Effectively apply knowledge in using various types of medical equipment
Registered Nurse (Temporary)
PHYAMERICA GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Durham, NC
03.2006 - 01.2011
- Provide professional nursing care to critically ill patients, age appropriate care to children, trauma and MI patients
- Evaluate medical history and monitor condition of patients in the ambulatory and critical care setting
- Render counseling and education to patient, family and other staff
- Establish and maintain an open line of communication with other departments, such as respiratory, laboratory and x-ray
- Consistently maintain strong work ethic and caring attitude toward staff and patients
- Perform physical examination, work-up, treatment, and diagnosis, including IV therapy, phlebotomy, and insertion of NG tubes, central lines and arterial lines; provide assistance in Foley and Swan-Ganz catheter insertions
- Actively participate in different medication reviews and follow-up care, effective care for critically ill patients and caring for patients across the age spectrum
- Effectively apply knowledge in using various types of medical equipment
Registered Nurse
THOMAS HOSPITAL
Fairhope, AL
12.2002 - 06.2010
- Regularly interacted with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients and their families to ensure quality service and continuity of care
- Administered and provided nursing care to critically ill patients, age appropriate care to children, trauma and MI patients in a short-term care setting; attended to the medical needs of patients with heparin, lidocaine, amiodarone and integrilin drips
- Worked closely with various health care professionals and interdisciplinary teams in treating and providing nursing care to open-heart surgery, cardiac, trauma and severely ill child and geriatric patients
- Assumed the role as charge nurse during weekends
Registered Nurse
SOUTH BALDWIN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Foley, AL
03.2002 - 06.2003
- Attended, as well as, provided direct care to critically ill patients, age appropriate care to children, trauma and MI patients as well as patients with heparin, lidocaine, amiodarone, and integrilin drips; administered interpretation and assessment of patients in an ambulatory and critical care setting
- Educated and provided counseling to patient, family and staff
- Cultivated and maintained productive relationship with other departments such as respiratory, laboratory and x-ray
- Consistently maintained professional demeanor and caring attitude toward peers and patients
- Solely conducted IV therapy, phlebotomy, and insertion of NG tubes, Foleys, and assisted in the insertion of central lines, Swan-Ganz, and arterial lines
Registered Nurse
MEMORIAL HERMANN-THE WOODLANDS
The Woodlands, TX
06.1994 - 03.2002
- Interacted and collaborated with physicians and various medical professionals as well as with patients and their families to ensure and maintain continuity of care
- Administered and provided nursing care to critically ill, trauma and MI patients as well as patients with heparin, lidocaine, amiodarone, and integrelin drips
- Initiated computer charting and ordering of testing, interpreting and evaluating patients in the ambulatory and critical care environment
Registered Nurse
TOMBALL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Tomball, TX
01.1991 - 06.1994
Registered Nurse
DR. A. KHAN
Houston, TX
07.1989 - 01.1991
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse, ICU
SPRING BRANCH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Houston, TX
05.1975 - 07.1989
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Houston, Texas01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A & M
Prairie View, Texas01.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto Junior College
Pasadena, Texas01.1975
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
Houston, Texas01.1972
Skills
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners member
- Patient-centered care
- Pediatric Nursing
- Experienced Preceptor
- Lab result evaluation
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Pediatric examination competency
- ER experience
- CV/ICU experience
- Cardiology Clinic Experience
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified in Adult Practice Nurse Practitioner, 11/30/17
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider and Instructor (BLS), 05/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor and Teaching Staff Faculty (ACLS), 05/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, Teaching Staff faculty and Course Director (PALS), 05/25
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN), 06/25
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), 06/25
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN), 08/25
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Instructor
CPR pensacola training and LLC
06.2021 - Current
ARNP
Matrix Medical Health Network
07.2016 - Current
Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner
YOUR HOME ADVANTAGE
10.2015 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
GULF BREEZE HOSPITAL - BAPTIST HOSPITAL SYSTEM
11.2011 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT -GS 11-4
01.2011 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse (Temporary)
PHYAMERICA GOVERNMENT SERVICES
03.2006 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
THOMAS HOSPITAL
12.2002 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse
SOUTH BALDWIN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
03.2002 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse
MEMORIAL HERMANN-THE WOODLANDS
06.1994 - 03.2002
Registered Nurse
TOMBALL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.1991 - 06.1994
Registered Nurse
DR. A. KHAN
07.1989 - 01.1991
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse, ICU
SPRING BRANCH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
05.1975 - 07.1989
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified in Adult Practice Nurse Practitioner, 11/30/17
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider and Instructor (BLS), 05/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor and Teaching Staff Faculty (ACLS), 05/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, Teaching Staff faculty and Course Director (PALS), 05/25
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN), 06/25
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), 06/25
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN), 08/25
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A & M
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto Junior College
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
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