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Margaret Pitts

Hilliard,OH

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute School Nurse

Hilliard City Schools
Hilliard, OH
08.2023 - Current
  • Monitored student medications in accordance with state regulations and school policies.
  • Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
  • Provided basic first aid care to students in the event of minor injuries or illness.
  • Communicated regularly with families concerning their child's medical issues or concerns.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
07.2022 - Current
  • Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
  • Help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Promote safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
  • Administer oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitor patient reactions.
  • Exhibit professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
  • Administer direct patient care integrating assessments, treatment plans, medication dispensing and thorough record-keeping in a medical-surgical setting.

Student Nurse Assistant

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws.
  • Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, including temperature, pulse and respiration rate.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, visitors and other healthcare professionals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05-2022

Skills

  • Precepting
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • IV management
  • Discharge coordination
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Family and patient support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Medication management
  • Emergency response

Accomplishments

  • Three time Daisy Award Nominee

Certification

  • Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Timeline

Substitute School Nurse

Hilliard City Schools
08.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University
07.2022 - Current

Student Nurse Assistant

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
09.2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The Ohio State University

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