Mark McNamara
Waco,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Ascension Providence Hospital
WACO, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Offered empathetic support to families during difficult decision-making processes for their loved ones' wellbeing.
- Administered medications and treatments as per approved nursing protocols.
- Ensured accurate and safe implementation of physician orders for tests and medications.
- Detected potential risks in both patient behavior and environmental factors.
- Documented patient records accurately and in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Engaged in collaborative efforts with physicians to design tailored treatment plans for patients.
- Closely tracked and noted essential metrics such as blood pressure levels, temperature readings, pulse rates, respiration rates as well as body weights.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
RN
Onestaff nursing agency/St. Joseph Health Regional
Omaha, NE
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Extended compassionate support to families grappling with tough choices in regards to the welfare of their loved ones.
- Executed the administration of prescribed medications and treatments based on approved nursing protocols.
- Successfully implemented physician orders, ensuring accuracy and safety of tests and medication administration.
- Maintained a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating safety risks for patients and their environment.
- Maintained accurate and confidential patient documentation, following HIPAA regulations.
- Worked closely with physicians to design personalized treatment strategies for patients.
RN
Onestaff/UT Health
Tyler, TX
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted families in making tough decisions about the care of their loved ones.
- Delivered appropriate medications and treatments following approved nursing protocols.
- Precisely followed physician instructions for test administration and medication distribution.
- Discovered safety concerns pertaining to both the environment and patients' conduct.
- Followed HIPAA regulations for the precise maintenance of patient records.
- Worked closely with physicians to devise individualized patient care plans.
- Consistently tracked and documented vital signs like blood pressure, temperature ,respiration rate,pulse rate,and weight.
- Attends continuing education courses to stay informed about the latest nursing practice trends.
- Executed quick and decisive actions to address urgent situations, applying suitable interventions.
RN
Onestaff/Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
San Marcos, TX
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided comfort and guidance to families navigating tough decisions about the care of their loved ones.
- Dutifully adhered to approved nursing protocols when administering medication and treatment.
- Ensured accurate and safe implementation of physician orders for tests and medication administration.
- Detected potential threats to safety resulting from the environment or patients' actions.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Worked alongside medical professionals to devise individualized patient care plans.
- Maintained meticulous records of essential health metrics involving blood pressure, temperature,respiration rate,pulse rate,and weight.
- Performed direct nursing care tasks such as administering medications, delivering wound care, and providing IV therapy.
RN
Lighthouse/Brownwood Regional Medical Center
Brownwood, TX
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Offered empathetic guidance to families making tough decisions regarding their loved ones' welfare.
- Implemented approved nursing protocols when administering prescribed medications and treatments.
- Provided precise and safe execution of physician directives for testing and administering medications.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
RN
Lighthouse/Coryell Memorial Hospital
Gatesville, TX
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Incorporated empathy and understanding into interactions with families during sensitive decision-making processes.
- Executed the administration of prescribed medications and treatments as per approved nursing protocols.
- Safely and accurately implemented physician orders for testings and medication administration.
- Recognized potential risks associated with the surroundings and patient conduct.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
RN
Totalmed Staffing/St. David's Hospital
Austin, TX
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Aided families in making tough choices about the care of their beloveds, providing emotional support.
- Executed administration of medication and treatment in strict adherence to approved nursing protocols.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy and safety while fulfilling physician's orders for tests and medication administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
RN
Lighthouse/Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, TX
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
RN
Lighthouse/Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
Austin, TX
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
RN
Lighthouse/Christus St. Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
RN
Liquid Agents/UT Southwestern
Dallas, TX
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
RN
Liquid Agents/Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Mansfield, TX
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
RN
Lighthouse/Baylor Scott and White
Waco, TX
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
RN
Lighthouse/Baylor Scott and White
Waco, TX
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
RN
Providence Hospital
Waco, TX
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX05-2013
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Care Planning
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Strong medical ethic
- IV drug therapy management
- Nursing Plan Development
- Emotional awareness
- Medical Screening
- Patient Care
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- IV setup
- Patient Check-Ins
- Patient Discharge
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Family and patient support
- Tracheostomy Care
- Managing deadlines
- Hospice Care
- Health Promotion
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Emergency Response
- Medical assessment
- Data Collection
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
Timeline
RN
Ascension Providence Hospital
08.2024 - Current
RN
Onestaff nursing agency/St. Joseph Health Regional
04.2024 - 05.2024
RN
Onestaff/UT Health
04.2023 - 04.2024
RN
Onestaff/Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
RN
Lighthouse/Brownwood Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 11.2022
RN
Lighthouse/Coryell Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
RN
Totalmed Staffing/St. David's Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
RN
Lighthouse/Hendrick Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
RN
Lighthouse/Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
02.2020 - 05.2021
RN
Lighthouse/Christus St. Patrick Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2020
RN
Liquid Agents/UT Southwestern
03.2019 - 09.2019
RN
Liquid Agents/Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2019
RN
Lighthouse/Baylor Scott and White
05.2016 - 12.2018
RN
Lighthouse/Baylor Scott and White
05.2015 - 10.2015
RN
Providence Hospital
07.2013 - 04.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College
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