Margaret McElheney
Powell,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor RN
OHIOHEALTH FLEX TRAVEL TEAM
05.2023 - Current
- Performing direct patient care in different ICUs throughout the OhioHealth hospital system.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Floor RN
CLEVELAND CLINIC (TRAVEL RN, AYA HEALTHCARE)
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Performing direct patient care in the Medical ICU with emphasis on Hematology/Oncology patients in critical condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Floor RN
AVITA HEALTH SYSTEM (TRAVEL RN, AYA HEALTHCARE)
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Performing direct patient care in the ICU and step-down units.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Staff RN
GRANT MEDICAL CENTER
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Staff RN in the ICU/CCU at Grant Medical Center, a level I trauma center
- This unit consists of medical, surgical, trauma, neuro, and cardiac critical patients.
Case Manager
GRANT MEDICAL CENTER
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Working with the Utilization Management and Care Coordination department to help prepare patients throughout the hospital for discharge to home, SNF, inpatient rehab, LTACH, hospice, etc.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Staff RN
MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH SYSTEM- EAST
06.2013 - 01.2016
- Staff RN in the Surgical and Intermediate Care Unit caring for post gastric and pulmonary surgical patients as well as generalized intermediate level care patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients' conditions promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
Staff RN
SALEM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Staff RN on a Medical-Surgical unit, working with and delegating to staff LPNs with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH01.2012
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Medication and IV administration
Nursing Informatics
Health Promotion
Quality Improvement
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient education and counseling
Care Plan Development
Complex Problem-Solving
Patient and family advocacy
Critical Care
Health and wellness expertise
References
- Tiffany Lang, Manager, Cleveland Clinic, langt2@ccf.com, 216-314-0384
- Oksana Zvereva, Assistant Manager, Cleveland Clinic, nurseatccf@gmail.com, 216-548-1689
- Sarah Konves, Manager, Avita Health System, Ontario, skonves@avitahs.org, 419-210-4396
- Billie O’Connor, Manager, Grant Medical Center, billie.oconnor@ohiohealth.org, 614-620-1258
Timeline
Floor RN
OHIOHEALTH FLEX TRAVEL TEAM
05.2023 - Current
Floor RN
CLEVELAND CLINIC (TRAVEL RN, AYA HEALTHCARE)
08.2022 - 05.2023
Floor RN
AVITA HEALTH SYSTEM (TRAVEL RN, AYA HEALTHCARE)
04.2022 - 08.2022
Staff RN
GRANT MEDICAL CENTER
01.2019 - 04.2022
Case Manager
GRANT MEDICAL CENTER
01.2016 - 01.2019
Staff RN
MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH SYSTEM- EAST
06.2013 - 01.2016
Staff RN
SALEM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2012 - 06.2013
BSN - Nursing
Kent State University
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