Margaret McGovern

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Cape Canaveral Hospital

Cocoa Beach, FL

02.1985 - 10.1987

Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Managed caseload of 16 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Used computer software to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques through Blood pressures and IV fluids and medications.
Collaborated daily with 4 -person health care team to achieve optimum patient care, boosting patient satisfaction scores 92% Assisted surgeons with peritoneal draining and any medical procedures by providing proper medical instruments.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Cared for patients in 32-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.