Maria Easterling
Moncks Corner,SC
Summary
Qualified Registered Nurse with a strong background in medical-surgical nursing. Adept at providing compassionate patient care and managing complex surgical and acute cases in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates expertise in acute care and pre/post-operative prep and recovery, utilizing critical thinking and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
MUSC Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and performed thorough physical assessments, communicating abnormal findings and changes to the healthcare provider.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, goals, interventions, and outcomes.
- Skillfully performed venipunctures, IV insertions, catheterizations, and dressing changes ensuring proper technique and maintaining infection control standards.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Patient Care Technician
MUSC Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored and recorded vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Performed EKGs, POC BGLs, and other diagnostic tests and delivered results to nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks to improve patient care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitoring intake and output to help patients achieve nutritional goals.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds, and patient care equipment to other rooms.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Patient Care Technician
MUSC Hospital
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Monitored and recorded vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Performed phlebotomy, EKGs, and other diagnostic testing and delivered results to nursing staff.
- Monitored patients on continuous EEG and upheld seizure safety protocols to prevent injury.
- Assisted with feeding, bathing, toileting, and monitoring intake and output to help patients achieve nutritional and activity goals.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds, and patient care equipment to other rooms.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Citadel
Charleston, SC05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12-2018
Skills
- Surgical/Procedural Prep
- BLS Certified
- Compassionate and Motivated
- Literate in EPIC documentation systems
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
MUSC Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
MUSC Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician
MUSC Hospital
04.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Citadel
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kansas State University
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