Maria Reed
Allegan,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Bronson Methodist Hospital specifically in Bronson’s Infusion Clinic, excelling in iv infusion therapy and patient advocacy. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment while enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care. Skilled in crisis intervention and mentoring new staff, fostering a culture of safety and quality improvement in nursing practices. Have many years of charge nurse experience along with direct patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
05.2003 - Current
- Currently working as a charge nurse and direct patient infusion RN in the Bronson Infusion Center at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI for 17 years.
- Started in Bronson Med Surge/Oncology for 5 years. Then Float pool for 1 year.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient’s acuity level and changes.
- Administers medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhances patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully manages challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educates family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documents treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow up care.
- Facilitates therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Nursing
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI05.2003
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Extensive experience with all types of Venous access lines
- Excellent peripheral IV start skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Team communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
05.2003 - Current
Nursing
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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