Maria Bluege
Hamden,CT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Skyview
04.2023 - Current
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy rehab/nursing home floor.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Nursing Supervisor
Complete Care Of Meriden
05.2010 - Current
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Increased staff retention through effective communication, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing a thorough double-checking system for medication administration.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by enforcing infection control measures and risk management strategies consistently across the unit.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing and supervising weekend nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT05.1983
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Medical assessment
- EMR Systems
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Care Plan Development
- Physical assessments
- Compassionate Care
Languages
Italian
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Skyview
04.2023 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Complete Care Of Meriden
05.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Norwalk Community College
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