Margaret McGrail
Merrimack,NH
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Nursing Professional with a broad range of experience in direct and indirect patient care, healthcare administration, and patient education. Highly skilled in developing and adapting individualized plans of care, patient advocacy, and relationship building. Seeking to leverage background and experience to secure nursing position with forward-thinking employer.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
VNA Care Network & Hospice
Boston , MA
2024.05 - 2024.07
- skilled nurse visits
- lab draws
- wound care
- education on medications,insulin administration, injections.
- education around disease process managment
- Evaluated laboratory results and other diagnostic studies to determine diagnosis or plan of care for each patient.
- Coordinated referrals between primary care providers and specialists when needed.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
LPN Field Nurse
Caretenders Home Health Agency
Clearwater , FL
2024.02 - 2024.05
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
LPN Field Nurse
Interim HealthCare
Manchester , NH
2019.03 - 2024.01
- Per-diem visiting nurse
- Providing skilled nursing visits to the adult population in the community
- Vs,wound care, wound vac, lab draws, medication management/teaching, inr monitoring, collaborating with all skilled clinicians for team approach care.
- Attended meetings, conferences and seminars related to healthcare administration topics.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Portland , ME
2023.10 - 2023.12
- SNV throughout the community and facilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN Charge Nurse
Marian Manor Nursing Home
Boston , MA
2023.03 - 2023.07
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Bedford , NH
2021.12 - 2022.03
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Advised patients on dietary requirements and lifestyle changes to improve their overall health status.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Home Health LPN
Amedisys Home Health
Marlborough , Massachusetts
2021.07 - 2021.11
- Participated in weekly case conferences with an interdisciplinary team to discuss client progress and concerns.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual and educational needs.
- Encouraged family involvement in teaching sessions related to their loved one's illness process, safety concerns and appropriate interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the supervising RN or physician.
- Provided nursing care and education to home health patients in accordance with the physician's orders.
- Evaluated medication regimens for effectiveness in treating medical conditions while minimizing side effects.
LPN Charge Nurse
Seaside Nursing Home
Portland , Maine
2021.04 - 2021.06
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
LPN
Kaiser Permanente
Harbor City , CA
2021.01 - 2021.03
- Vaccine administration
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Boston , MA
2020.05 - 2020.12
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
LPN Field Nurse
Newfound Area Nursing and Hospice
Bristol , NH
2020.01 - 2020.04
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse
St Joseph Nursing and Rehabilitation
Portland , ME
2019.03 - 2019.12
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
LPN Field Nurse
Manchester VNA Homehealth & Hospice
Manchester , New Hampshire
2018.04 - 2019.04
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- IV therapy
- Documentation in system Epic
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
LPN Office Nurse
Pentucket Medical Associates
Newburyport , MA
2017.01 - 2018.03
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
LPN Unit Manager
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
Lowell , MA
2014.11 - 2016.12
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals and administrative personnel.
- Resolved conflicts between employees or departments in a professional manner.
- Provided direct patient care including assessments, treatments, medication administration and documentation.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to promote communication between departments within the facility.
- Monitored patient progress, identified problems, and implemented corrective action plans.
- Coordinated the discharge planning process for incoming and outgoing patients.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
LPN Office Nurse
Easter Seals
Manchester , New Hampshire
2011.09 - 2014.09
- Nurse Case Manager of Adult Day program.
- The overall evaluation of therapeutic value of program for clients
- The admissions, and discharges of clients into day programs
- Encourage engagement in activities which promote clients to maintain their independence
- Assess client’s daily cognitive, behavioral, medical needs and follow through with appropriate actions
- Administer ordered medication/treatments
- Formulate and present care plans on a bi-weekly schedule
- Coordinate care with doctors, guardians, physical therapy, social workers regarding client’s
- Update medical charts daily with proper documentation/new orders
- Delegate assignments to appropriate nursing staff and activities regarding care of clients.
Education
Practical Nursing
Harmony Health Care Institute
Merrimack, NH2007-12
Skills
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Charting on PCC
- Geriatrics
- Chronic diseases
- Home health visits
- Rehabilitation
- Lab draws
- Disease management
- Pain management
- Family support and education
- Phlebotomy
- PT/INR monitoring
- Epic based system
- Catheter Care
- Diabetes management
- Disease Prevention
- Patient Education
- Insulin administration
- Triage
- Immunization administration
- Prescription refills
- EMR system
- Enteral feedings
- Oxygen therapy
- IV certification
- Supervision/delegation
- Gastrostomy tube
- Foley catheters
- Care plans
- Bi-weekly schedule
- Clinical rotations
- Alzheimer's/dementia care
- Activities of daily living
- Emotional support
- Vitals monitoring
- Charting
- Patient Advocacy
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- IV Certified
- BLS
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
VNA Care Network & Hospice
2024.05 - 2024.07
LPN Field Nurse
Caretenders Home Health Agency
2024.02 - 2024.05
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
2023.10 - 2023.12
LPN Charge Nurse
Marian Manor Nursing Home
2023.03 - 2023.07
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
2021.12 - 2022.03
Home Health LPN
Amedisys Home Health
2021.07 - 2021.11
LPN Charge Nurse
Seaside Nursing Home
2021.04 - 2021.06
LPN
Kaiser Permanente
2021.01 - 2021.03
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
2020.05 - 2020.12
LPN Field Nurse
Newfound Area Nursing and Hospice
2020.01 - 2020.04
LPN Field Nurse
Interim HealthCare
2019.03 - 2024.01
LPN Charge Nurse
St Joseph Nursing and Rehabilitation
2019.03 - 2019.12
LPN Field Nurse
Manchester VNA Homehealth & Hospice
2018.04 - 2019.04
LPN Office Nurse
Pentucket Medical Associates
2017.01 - 2018.03
LPN Unit Manager
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
2014.11 - 2016.12
LPN Office Nurse
Easter Seals
2011.09 - 2014.09
Practical Nursing
Harmony Health Care Institute
- IV Certified
- BLS
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