MARIA SEGAR
Stephens city,va
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Acute Care Float Nurse at Inova LOUDOUN Hospital, skilled in patient assessment and treatment planning. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective collaboration and critical thinking. Successfully managed complex cases in high-pressure environments, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute care ficat pool nurse
Inova LOUDOUN hospital
Leesburg, Va
05.2016 - Current
- Float between all units in the hospital
- Post parturi
- Medical surgical
- Behavioral health
- Pediatrics
- Emergency room
- Observation
- Trauma ICU
- Progressive care registered nurse
- Cardiac
- Stroke
- Telemetry
- Step down unit
In charge of 38 patients in a locked dementia unit
Juniper Village memory care
Naples, Florida
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided patient care through assessments and monitoring vital signs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Trained new nursing staff on policies and procedures for quality care.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Responded to emergencies promptly while maintaining a calm environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Education
BACHELOR IN THE SCIENCE OF NURSING - MINOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Va12.2013
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical record
- Treatment planning
- Vital sign monitoring
- Infection control
Languages
Spanish
Professional
stroke champion
- Educating the hispanic community on the signs and symptoms of stroke and when to call for help
- meeting with members of the hispanic community once a week to answer all health related questions and to provide information on different resources available in the community.
certified medical interpreter
- using language skills to be an interpreter for fellow nurses and physicians during when needed during my shift
Timeline
Acute care ficat pool nurse
Inova LOUDOUN hospital
05.2016 - Current
In charge of 38 patients in a locked dementia unit
Juniper Village memory care
07.2015 - 04.2016
BACHELOR IN THE SCIENCE OF NURSING - MINOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
Shenandoah University
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