Mariamma Mathew
TALLAHASSEE,FL
Summary
Resilient , focused, dedicated, compassionate and highly regarded Registered Nurse offering more than 20 years of expertise as a bedside nurse, over 10 years of Administrative experience, over 3 years of Teaching experience and over 10 years of Orthopedic experience. A true team player and adaptable healthcare professional accustomed to the integration of new healthcare delivery systems and restructuring of work in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
Elmhurst, IL
08.2016 - 05.2018
Worked in an Ambulatory Surgical unit as a Pre -op nurse, Post op nurse and also cross trained to Pre Admission Testing Department handling more complicated charts
Charge Nurse
Capital Regional Medical Center
Tallahassee, FL
12.2005 - 05.2016
- Charge nurse on Orthopedic Floor. Oversaw average of 18 - 24 patients per shift.
- Patient Care responsibilities of 5 - 6 patients in the Orthopedic Floor.
- Joint Care Coordinator: Instrumental in obtaining the TJC Disease Specific Care certification/ Recertification for Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty (2011, 2013, 2015) and Spine Surgery certification (2013, 2015). As a Joint Care Coordinator was responsible to establish the Joint Program, collect, analyze, interpret and report Data to committee and Joint Commission. Developed Clinical Pathways to help with orientation of staff. Assisted the Educator of the floor with conducting Skills Fair. Was also entrusted with the responsibility of conducting meetings and writing minutes.
- Clinical Manager on the Orthopedic unit for about 2 yrs.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Keiser University
Tallahassee, FL
04.2014 - 02.2016
Clinical Instructor for Basic Medical Surgical course for 1 semester and for Leadership course for 2 semesters
Clinical Team Leader
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
Hinsdale, IL
03.1999 - 11.2005
Patient Care Responsibilities: Assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge planning of 5 patients. Start IV's , administer medications, documentations, blood transfusions, CPM machines, OrthoPAT auto transfusions, Wound vacs, PICC lines, PCA and epidural machines. Taken care of patients after Hip, Knee and shoulder replacements, Lumbar, thoracic and cervical spinal fusions, laminectomies, discectomies, Fractures, gastric bypass, colon resection, small bowel surgery, Lap cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, breast reduction, augmentation, reconstruction, cystoscopy, TURP, prostatectomy,, TAH, Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, tonsillectomy, thyroidectomy, thoracotomy, rhytidectomy, maxillary surgery.
Managerial Responsibilities: Daily operations of a 47 bed Surgical unit such as placement of admissions, assignments of staff based on skill mix and acuity, problem solve, serve as a resource to all staff, coordination of floor activities, orientation of new staff, schedules, annual evaluation and counselling of 25 employees, payroll of 70 employees, audits as needed, assist manager with budget, cost containment, patient satisfaction, staff retention and recruitment of staff.
Managerial Responsibilities: Daily operations of a 47 bed Surgical unit such as placement of admissions, assignments of staff based on skill mix and acuity, problem solve, serve as a resource to all staff, coordination of floor activities, orientation of new staff, schedules, annual evaluation and counselling of 25 employees, payroll of 70 employees, audits as needed, assist manager with budget, cost containment, patient satisfaction, staff retention and recruitment of staff.
Assistant Manager
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
Hazel Crest, IL
10.1989 - 03.1999
1996 - 1999 Asst/ Manager/ Clinical Coordinator Oncology/ Surgical unit. Had Patient care responsibilities and Managerial responsibilities of a 30 bed unit on the 3 - 11 shift.
1995 Staff nurse on Oncology Unit
1990 - 1995 Asst. Manager ( Adult Med Surgical unit with a focus on ventilator patients
1989 - 1990 Staff nurse
1995 Staff nurse on Oncology Unit
1990 - 1995 Asst. Manager ( Adult Med Surgical unit with a focus on ventilator patients
1989 - 1990 Staff nurse
Registered Nurse
St. Bernard Hospital
Chicago, IL
10.1987 - 10.1989
1988 - 1989 Staff Nurse, charge nurse on a medical Surgical unit
1987 - 1988 C. N. A ( Taking vitals, positioning, Hygiene and assist with meals).
1987 - 1988 C. N. A ( Taking vitals, positioning, Hygiene and assist with meals).
Public Health Nurse
Christian Medical College
Vellore, TN
07.1986 - 07.1987
Public health nurse and Clinical Instructor:
4th year BSN students: Conducted deliveries in a home setting. Assessment, planning, monitoring, evaluating prenatal, Post natal mothers and babies.
2nd and 3 rd year BSN students and 1st and 2nd year Diploma students: Conducted home visits, performed group teaching in the native language, participated in mobile clinics, and TB clinics. Case plans, Case study corrections and evaluation of students
4th year BSN students: Conducted deliveries in a home setting. Assessment, planning, monitoring, evaluating prenatal, Post natal mothers and babies.
2nd and 3 rd year BSN students and 1st and 2nd year Diploma students: Conducted home visits, performed group teaching in the native language, participated in mobile clinics, and TB clinics. Case plans, Case study corrections and evaluation of students
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Specialist
Governors State University
University Park, IL2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Christian Medical College
Vellore, TN, India1986
Skills
- Analytical thinker
- Process improvement
- Patient support and advocacy
- Oral and written communication
- Patient assessments
- Personable and trustworthy
- System oriented
- Teacher
- Quick learner
- Computer skills
- Results oriented
Awards:
HCA Awards of Distinction: Excellence in Nursing Award 2015
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
08.2016 - 05.2018
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Keiser University
04.2014 - 02.2016
Charge Nurse
Capital Regional Medical Center
12.2005 - 05.2016
Clinical Team Leader
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
03.1999 - 11.2005
Assistant Manager
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
10.1989 - 03.1999
Registered Nurse
St. Bernard Hospital
10.1987 - 10.1989
Public Health Nurse
Christian Medical College
07.1986 - 07.1987
Master of Science - Clinical Specialist
Governors State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Christian Medical College