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Margaret Kress

Waterloo,IL

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Memorial Hospital Shiloh
Shiloh, Il
04.2016 - Current
  • Responsible for building and implementing a nursing plan of care for critically ill adults with multi-system organ involvement to include cardiac, pulmonary, renal, neuro, medical and surgical.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Serve as a relief Charge Nurse for a 63 bed unit.

Registered Nurse

Memorial Hospital Belleville
Belleville, IL
07.1998 - 04.2016
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs with primary focus being cardio thoracic surgery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Serve as a relief Charge Nurse for a 24 bed unit.

Education

Associates Degree In Applied Science - Nursing

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
05.1998

High School Diploma -

O’Fallon Township High School
O'Fallon, IL
05.1986

Skills

  • Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions
  • Educating patients and families on health care and needs
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Memorial Hospital Shiloh
04.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse

Memorial Hospital Belleville
07.1998 - 04.2016

Associates Degree In Applied Science - Nursing

Southwestern Illinois College

High School Diploma -

O’Fallon Township High School
Margaret Kress