Mariah Turner
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UC Health Parkview, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and compassionate care. Proficient in medication administration and patient assessments, I excel in critical care environments, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and effective team coordination to ensure high-quality patient management.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UC Health Parkview
08.2008 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
St Mary Corwin Hispital
06.1998 - 07.2008
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Nursing Science
University of Southern Colorado
Pueblo, CO05-1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Medication distribution
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Intake and discharge
- Procedure preparations
- ADL assistance
- Acute care expertise
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UC Health Parkview
08.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Mary Corwin Hispital
06.1998 - 07.2008
Nursing Science
University of Southern Colorado
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