Margaret C. Freed
Maple Shade
Summary
Experienced in rapidly assessing patients and providing prompt and effective emergency interventions, ensuring optimal care. Utilizes advanced clinical skills and exercises sound judgment in high-pressure situations. Possesses extensive knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures, contributing to enhanced patient safety and successful recovery. Passionate about the ER field, with a strong understanding of medical terminology and proficiency in operating medical equipment. Brings 2 years of experience as a PCT, providing valuable assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in the emergency department. A trustworthy and responsible professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and adapts quickly to changes. Well-versed in all aspects of patient care, excelling in responding swiftly to emergency situations. A proven leader with excellent collaborative skills. Prioritizes care, performs thorough physical assessments, assists with care planning, and educates patients effectively. Highly organized and dependable, successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
02.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Emergency Room Technician
Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Camden
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary. Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems. Perform phlebotomy and EKG’s.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units. Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport.
- Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, and foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately.
- Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately.
- Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues. Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Prepares room and supplies for procedures performed by Physicians (Doctors and PA's). Set up A-Line, Central Line, Femoral Line, Pacer Kits, Chest Tube Kits, etc...
- Assists in orientation of new hires.
- Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards.
- Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s).
- Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
Patient Care Assistant
Advanced Chiropractic And Wellness Center
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Reassured patients by explaining medical practices and processes in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Logged and filed classified documents.
- Coordinated and processed personnel files and medical records.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Server; Food Runner; Hostess; Expo
Joe Italianos Maplewood
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Food Runner
Tacconelli's Pizzeria
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
- Collaborated well with other food runners to deliver orders accurately.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Stratford12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ12.2023
No Degree - Health Sciences
Rowan College At Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJHigh School Diploma -
Maple Shade High School
Maple Shade Township, NJ06.2019
Skills
- Emergency Room Care
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Medical Terminology
- EKG Interpretation and Monitoring
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Health Screening
- Wound Care
- Monitoring Vitals
- Collecting Medical Samples
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Sanitizing Procedures
- Patient Status Updates
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Patient Health Education
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Information Documentation
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Medical Histories
- Basic Patient Care
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Medication administration
- Ethical practice
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Emergency triage
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Student precepting
- Training staff
Accomplishments
- Vice President of Student Nurses Association at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing.
- Student Athletic Trainer, I worked under our school Athletic Trainer for all sports.
- Secretary of our Athletic Leadership Council in high school.
- Mini-THON Executive Committee Board Member, Chair member and Committee Leader at Maple Shade High School.
- Recognition from patient family members, floor staff, and unit management during my clinical experiences.
- Multiple volunteer experiences at Cathedral Kitchen in Camden, NJ & The Neighborhood Center in Camden, NJ.
- Volunteer for Red Cross Blood Drive
- National Junior Honor Society
- Clinical Rotations at each Virtua hospital
- Trained staff on new EMR system EPIC.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified, - American Heart Association
- Cultural Competence Certificate (VOLOL)
- POC Glucometer Certificate (VOLOL)
- CDC Heads Up Certified
- Phlebotomy Certified
References
- References are available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
02.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Camden
04.2022 - 02.2024
Patient Care Assistant
Advanced Chiropractic And Wellness Center
08.2020 - 01.2022
Server; Food Runner; Hostess; Expo
Joe Italianos Maplewood
01.2019 - 08.2020
Food Runner
Tacconelli's Pizzeria
08.2017 - 01.2019
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Camden County College
No Degree - Health Sciences
Rowan College At Burlington County
High School Diploma -
Maple Shade High School
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