Margaret S Anderson
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Hardworking Registered professional nurse bringing 37+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to medical surgical, emergency and psychiatric patients. Knowledgeable about multitude of nursing care and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards.
Analytical and strategic RN with excellent problem-solving and time management. Strong experience in leadership working as a charge nurse on medical surgical unit for 14 years and 4yrs on a behavioral health unit.
Seasoned Nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. A quality-focused and efficiency-driven professional nurse that is always willing to go extra mile to meet patients and team members expectations.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse/ Full Time/36hr/ Per Week
Kona Community Hospital
Kealakekua, HI
08.2016 - 09.2020
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions ,bronchoscopies, conscious sedation, defibrillation, and code management
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Provided skilled timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg.Full Time/36hr/week
Kona Community Hospital
Kealakekua, HI
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided direct patient care to 5-6 patients, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies, medical and surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches for end of life patients
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- pt and family teaching on post surgical treatments and discharge planning
- pt and family teaching on pain management, wound care and medications upon discharge
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Charge Nurse Med-Surg Part Time/20hr/week
Kona Community Hospital
Kealakekua, HI
10.2001 - 01.2014
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, CNA's , tele techs, unit secretaries during shift.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg. Full Time 36hr/week
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
Evanston, IL
05.1991 - 09.2000
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Participated in Nursing care policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- post operative care of CABG patients and discharge teaching to pt and family
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Behavioral Health Charge Nurse/Full Time 40hrsweek
Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
01.1987 - 04.1991
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/40hrs/week Full Time
Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
08.1983 - 01.1987
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.1983
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL06.1975
Skills
- Nursing Licenses
- RN
- Expires:
- June 2024
- State: NV
- Skills
- Nurse Management
- Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Hospital Experience
- Triage
- Laboratory Experience
- Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- Critical Care Experience
- Preceptor
- Patient Care
- Nursing (10 years)
- Experience Administering Injections
- Phlebotomy
- Languages
- English - Fluent
- Certifications and Licenses
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- BLS/CPR/AED , ACLS
- Assessments
- Clinical judgment — Highly Proficient
- February 2022
- Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention
- Full results: Highly Proficient
- Patient-focused care — Proficient
- Responding to patient concerns with sensitivity
- Full results: Proficient
- Protecting patient privacy — Highly Proficient
- Understanding privacy rules and regulations associated with patient records
- Home health aide skills — Highly Proficient
- Providing care to patients in a home setting
- Medical terminology — Highly Proficient
- Understanding and using medical terminology
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued
- Development in any professional field
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer Work Experience Registered Nurse Kona Community Hospital - Kailua-Kona, HI
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse/ Full Time/36hr/ Per Week
Kona Community Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg.Full Time/36hr/week
Kona Community Hospital
01.2014 - 08.2016
Charge Nurse Med-Surg Part Time/20hr/week
Kona Community Hospital
10.2001 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg. Full Time 36hr/week
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
05.1991 - 09.2000
Behavioral Health Charge Nurse/Full Time 40hrsweek
Christ Medical Center
01.1987 - 04.1991
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/40hrs/week Full Time
Christ Medical Center
08.1983 - 01.1987
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
DePaul University
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
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