Maria Freeman
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Offering solid foundation in patient care and team collaboration, eager to learn and grow within healthcare setting. Brings strong understanding of medical terminology and patient management practices. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and leadership. Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Pegasus Landing
04.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
Charge Nurse
Hoeger House
11.2014 - Current
- Directed the day-to-day functions of CMAs and CNAs
- Transferred and repositioned patients using proper techniques and equipment
- Admitted, transferred, and discharged patients according to policy
- Charted pertinent facts and information in a professional, clear, and comprehensive manner
- Recorded observations concerning patient conditions and outcomes
- Charted and reported on changes in the patient's condition, including medication side effects and treatment progress
- Examined patients and take vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Developed nursing unit priorities
- Directed resident care
Orthopedic Technician
Children's Mercy Hospital
10.2012 - Current
- Collaborate well with team members to carry out daily assignments
- Provided physical and emotional support to patients and families
- Followed agency policy and procedures
- Maintained safe and clean patient environment
- Cast application and Cast removal
- Monitored proper inventory level in cast room and treatment rooms and stocked orthopedic materials
- Advised hospital staff and families on use of orthopedic devices and equipment
- Consulted with patients to complete device fittings and make adjustments to devices to enhance fit as ordered by Provider
Education
Associate of Science -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KSAssociate of Applied Science - nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.2011
Skills
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Patient admitting and discharging
- IV Certification
- Charting and documenting
- CMA
- CNA
- Supervision
- Delegation and motivation
- Attention to detail
- Patient care
- Patient advocacy
Locations
- 2400 Gillham, Kansas City, MO, 64108, 10/01/12, Current
- 5614 Pawnee Drive, Kansas City, KS, 66106, 05/01/11, 05/01/11
- Olathe, KS, 11/01/14, Current
- Kansas City, KS, 12/01/15, 12/01/15
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Pegasus Landing
04.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Hoeger House
11.2014 - Current
Orthopedic Technician
Children's Mercy Hospital
10.2012 - Current
Associate of Science -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Associate of Applied Science - nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
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