Margaret Pearson RN# 00074412

• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
• Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
• Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Assisted surgeons with equipment setup, positioning patients properly on the operating table, and draping them in a sterile manner.
• Facilitated clear communication among surgical team members, promoting a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrated adaptability by proficiently handling various types of surgeries across diverse specialties such as orthopedic, general, cardiovascular, or neurosurgery cases.
• Coordinated with vendors for specialized equipment needed for specific surgeries reducing delays in surgery start times.
• Minimized complications by closely monitoring patients for signs of distress or adverse reactions during surgery and taking immediate action when necessary.
• Contributed to efficient operating room turnover by quickly cleaning and preparing rooms for subsequent surgeries.
• Acted as a patient advocate during the surgical process, ensuring that every step of the care plan was followed for the best possible outcome.
• Maintained accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments throughout surgery to prevent any retained items postoperatively.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of perioperative nursing.
• Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room and assisting in proper surgical instrument handling.
• Improved patient outcomes through meticulous documentation of patient medical history, allergies, and medications.
• Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon needs during procedures and providing timely assistance.
• Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
• Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.

• Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
• Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
• Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
• Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
• Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
• Ensured timely documentation of all nursing activities within electronic medical records system, contributing to accurate record keeping and informed decision-making processes.
• Verified facility remained up-to-date and compliant with laws and regulations.
• To reduce hospital-acquired infections, falls, and medication errors for improved patient safety.
• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• For nursing students, providing mentorship to help them develop critical thinking and clinical skills.
• Kept organized records of facility's services and utilization of inpatient beds.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

See job description for previous manager position

See previous nurse manager description

Worked a variety of positions.

Coronary Care Unit;

Progressive Care;

IV Therapy;.

Post Anesthesia Care Unit;

Operating Room - RN circulator, Day Charge RN, manager

• Managed complex cardiac cases with skillful assessment, critical thinking, and prompt intervention when necessary.
• Reduced readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education to patients and families.
• Enhanced patient recovery by administering medications and monitoring vital signs in a timely manner.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork within the CCU by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing best practices, and mentoring fellow nurses.