Margaret Rudes
Ballston Lake,NY
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record of enhancing patient recovery rates and satisfaction across various settings, including a notable tenure at Cross Country Healthcare. Expert in vital signs monitoring and geriatric nursing, I excel in delivering empathetic patient care and fostering teamwork. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and technical skills in fast-paced environments. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 20+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to all patients. Knowledgeable about their treatments /requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
12.2009 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to diverse populations during travel assignments.
- Mentored new hires on best practices in nursing care, contributing to a cohesive team environment focused on quality patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, healthcare management, and prevention strategies, promoting overall wellness.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients for empathetic bedside manner and attentive care provision.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment and technology to monitor vital signs, deliver treatments, and support patient comfort.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment to prioritize urgent situations and effectively triage patients in need of immediate attention.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St.Mary's Hospital
11.2005 - 12.2009
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC
02.2004 - 09.2004
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Whitesburg Garden
07.2003 - 12.2003
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Huntsville Hospital Main
03.2003 - 11.2003
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Palatine Nursing Home
09.2002 - 03.2003
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
Nursing
Hamilton-Fulton Montgomery Technical School
Johnstown, NYSkills
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Electronic Medical Records
- Geriatric Nursing
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Behavioral Health Care
Timeline
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
12.2009 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
St.Mary's Hospital
11.2005 - 12.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC
02.2004 - 09.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse
Whitesburg Garden
07.2003 - 12.2003
Licensed Practical Nurse
Huntsville Hospital Main
03.2003 - 11.2003
Licensed Practical Nurse
Palatine Nursing Home
09.2002 - 03.2003
Nursing
Hamilton-Fulton Montgomery Technical School