Maria Watson
Rio,WI
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse experienced in coordinating care for Convicted individuals. Proactive and resourceful professional able to make appropriate decisions for high-quality and cost-effective care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Miramont Behavioral Health
Middleton, WI
06.2022 - Current
- Managed and supervised a team of registered nurses and behavioral health assistants.
- Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
- Created individualized patient plans based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams to develop new programs and services.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families and other healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families about their illness or injury; treatment options; medications; follow-up care instructions;.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Reviewed medical charts to ensure accuracy of documentation and appropriateness of orders.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse
Colombia Correctional Institute
Portage, WI
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
Registered Nurse Charge Nurse
Colombia County Health Care Center
Wyocena, WI
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and adapt individualized treatment plans, consistently achieving patient care and recovery goals
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care to enhance long-term outcomes
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented responses to stay on top of changes in patient conditions
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Worked to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans
- Provided training and supervision to Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis
- Worked with Director of Nursing to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit
Divine Savior Hospital
Portage, Wi, WI
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Registered Nurse
Attic Angel
Middleton, WI
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Supervised ancillary staff of 11, on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
- Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Monitored and educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Administered colostomies and and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
- Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 150 -bed long-term care unit.
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Monitored patient condition, progress and medication side effects, accurately recording and reporting on changes.
Nurse Clinician 2
Mendota Mental Health Institute
Madison, WI
01.1999 - 06.2010
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and client care best practices.
- Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
- Conducted client assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Monitored client condition, progress and medication side effects, accurately recording and reporting on changes.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked clients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Improved client outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
- Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected client demands.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised clients..
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
- Assessed clients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Updated physicians on client test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Counseled clients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained high-level of awareness in order to detect potential threats from and to residents and quickly diffuse conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage client behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Inspected resident living quarters and conducted random searches of common areas to uncover contraband.
- Enforced client behavior management system and wrote incident reports for infractions.
- Worked collaboratively with officers to promote safety, order and functionality of facility.
- Monitored client behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Registered Nurse/Student Nurse
Dane County Jail/Midwest Medical
Madison, Wi
12.1997 - 01.1999
- Worked collaboratively with jail security to promote safety, order and functionality of facility
- Processed inmates, including completing paperwork, searches, fingerprinting and interviews
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications
- Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support efficient and safe operations
- Created and maintained all absentee calendars, agency nurse schedules and staff meeting minutes
- Updated physicians on inmate test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected inmate demands
- Immunized inmates against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Assessed inmates in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay inmate needs
- Educated inmates about health conditions and treatments, answering questions and providing information
- Coordinated and managed care for inmates undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies
- Provided inmates care for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI1998
Some College (No Degree) - Finished Degree in Criminal Justice
College of Saint Teresa/St. Mary's College
Winona, Mn1988
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication administration
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Intake and discharge
- Medication and IV administration
- Diabetes management
References
Michelle Zuelke Therapist
Michelle.zuelke@miramontbh.com
920-946-5128
Elfrida Nwachukwu Registered Nurse Supervisor
Elfrida.nwachukwu@miramontbh.com
608-217-5992
Tim Wyse Registered Nurse
336-817-2208
Tim..wyse@miramontbh.com
Johanna Halsted Registered Nurse
Johanna.halsted@gmail.com
608-333-7107
Haley Decaro Nurse Practitioner
Haley.Decero@gmail.com
708-222-7536
Marketta Roberts Chief Nursing Officer
Marketta.Roberts@miramontbh.com
(501)425-3360
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Miramont Behavioral Health
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Colombia Correctional Institute
07.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Charge Nurse
Colombia County Health Care Center
05.2019 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit
Divine Savior Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Attic Angel
04.2015 - 12.2017
Nurse Clinician 2
Mendota Mental Health Institute
01.1999 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse/Student Nurse
Dane County Jail/Midwest Medical
12.1997 - 01.1999
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Finished Degree in Criminal Justice
College of Saint Teresa/St. Mary's College
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