Margaret Reed
O'Fallon,Missouri
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 42 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Work History
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE, NICU, MOTHER BABY, PEDS
Progress West
O'Fallon, MISSOURI
04 2023 - 03 2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems for accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes.
- Conducted routine assessments of vital signs and physical conditions, identifying changes in patient status and escalating concerns promptly.
- Assisted in the education of patients and families regarding treatment options, discharge instructions, and postoperative care to promote recovery.
- Implemented infection control procedures following CDC guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff during care delivery.
- Supported the integration of new nursing protocols through participation in training sessions, contributing to improved clinical practices within the unit.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments, interventions and evaluations performed according to facility policies and procedures.
- Exhibited excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.
- Delivered compassionate care that was tailored to meet the emotional needs of each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking abilities in making decisions related to patient care in both emergent and non-emergent situations.
- Performed wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV insertions and managements and blood.
- Demonstrated strong clinical assessment skills by accurately assessing patient's physical and mental health status.
- Established effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Delegated tasks appropriately and coordinated duties of health care team members.
- Performed resuscitative and CPR techniques during emergency situations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Recognized potential emergencies quickly and responded promptly following established protocols.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while promoting safety standards among peers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Provided nursing care to a wide variety of patients, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric.
- Documented patient care plans, treatments, and progress notes in medical records.
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE, NICU, MOTHER BABY, PEDS
Progress West
O'Fallon, MISSOURI
04 2023 - 03 2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems for accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes.
- Conducted routine assessments of vital signs and physical conditions, identifying changes in patient status and escalating concerns promptly.
- Assisted in the education of patients and families regarding treatment options, discharge instructions, and postoperative care to promote recovery.
- Implemented infection control procedures following CDC guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff during care delivery.
- Supported the integration of new nursing protocols through participation in training sessions, contributing to improved clinical practices within the unit.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments, interventions and evaluations performed according to facility policies and procedures.
- Exhibited excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.
- Delivered compassionate care that was tailored to meet the emotional needs of each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking abilities in making decisions related to patient care in both emergent and non-emergent situations.
- Performed wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV insertions and managements and blood.
- Demonstrated strong clinical assessment skills by accurately assessing patient's physical and mental health status.
- Established effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Delegated tasks appropriately and coordinated duties of health care team members.
- Performed resuscitative and CPR techniques during emergency situations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Recognized potential emergencies quickly and responded promptly following established protocols.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while promoting safety standards among peers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Provided nursing care to a wide variety of patients, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric.
- Documented patient care plans, treatments, and progress notes in medical records.
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE, NICU, MOTHER BABY, PEDS
Progress West
O'Fallon, MISSOURI
04 2023 - 03 2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems for accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes.
- Conducted routine assessments of vital signs and physical conditions, identifying changes in patient status and escalating concerns promptly.
- Assisted in the education of patients and families regarding treatment options, discharge instructions, and postoperative care to promote recovery.
- Implemented infection control procedures following CDC guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff during care delivery.
- Supported the integration of new nursing protocols through participation in training sessions, contributing to improved clinical practices within the unit.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments, interventions and evaluations performed according to facility policies and procedures.
- Exhibited excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.
- Delivered compassionate care that was tailored to meet the emotional needs of each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking abilities in making decisions related to patient care in both emergent and non-emergent situations.
- Performed wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV insertions and managements and blood.
- Demonstrated strong clinical assessment skills by accurately assessing patient's physical and mental health status.
- Established effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Delegated tasks appropriately and coordinated duties of health care team members.
- Performed resuscitative and CPR techniques during emergency situations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Recognized potential emergencies quickly and responded promptly following established protocols.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while promoting safety standards among peers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Provided nursing care to a wide variety of patients, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric.
- Documented patient care plans, treatments, and progress notes in medical records.
Education
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
05.1984
Skills
- Medical evaluation
- Patient education
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Intake and discharge
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Management
- Medication Administration
- Critical care
- Family Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Intravenous therapy
Timeline
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE, NICU, MOTHER BABY, PEDS - Progress West
04 2023 - 03 2024
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE, NICU, MOTHER BABY, PEDS - Progress West
04 2023 - 03 2024
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE, NICU, MOTHER BABY, PEDS - Progress West
04 2023 - 03 2024
Missouri Baptist School of Nursing - Diploma In Nursing, Nursing