Mark McNeil
North Charleston
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at DaVita Dialysis Corporation, excelling in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to develop effective care plans and ensure regulatory compliance, while providing compassionate patient education. Skilled in crisis management and medication administration, consistently enhancing patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
North Charleston
05.2024 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Case Manager
Vibra Hospital of Mount Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Collaborated with other service providers to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
Charge Nurse
East Cooper Medical Center
Mt. Pleasant
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided training sessions for newly hired personnel on relevant skills required for their roles.
- Resolved complex customer service issues in a timely manner.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Director of Nursing Rehabilitation
Global Health Services Network
Washington
02.2015 - 10.2021
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Advised physicians on best practices related to prescribing medications or treatments for patients under their care.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Created reports summarizing patient outcomes based on data collected from various sources.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
ICU Staff Nurse
Specialty Hospital of DC
Washington
02.2000 - 02.2015
- Managed ventilators, tracheostomy tubes and intravenous lines while monitoring oxygenation levels and hemodynamic parameters.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, nasogastric tube placement or insertion of urinary catheters as required.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs, arterial blood gases, chest X-rays and lab work.
- Administered parenteral nutrition according to physician orders while closely monitoring electrolyte balance.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as intubations or bronchoscopies.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors; recognized arrhythmias and initiated corrective measures when necessary.
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients including administering medications, performing treatments and providing emotional support.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient's condition in the ICU.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Med-Life Institute
Naples, FL10-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Electronic medical records
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Crisis management
- Quality improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Tracheostomy care
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Life-sustaining machines
- High level of autonomy
- Patient discharge
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Staff supervision
- Emergency response
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
05.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Vibra Hospital of Mount Pleasant
10.2023 - 05.2024
Charge Nurse
East Cooper Medical Center
03.2021 - 10.2023
Director of Nursing Rehabilitation
Global Health Services Network
02.2015 - 10.2021
ICU Staff Nurse
Specialty Hospital of DC
02.2000 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Med-Life Institute
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