Mary Bilbrey
Fries,VA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drug Rehab Registered Nurse
Life Center Of Galax
Galax, VA
05.2024 - Current
- At a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility, I assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and communicated observations and concerns to the supervising physicians.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided counseling to patients, offering emotional, psychological, and spiritual support..
- Administer detox medications, document patient's condition, vital signs, progress in recovery, and side effects of medication.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Nurse
Trent and Anna Ragland
Raleigh, NC
09.2013 - 11.2017
- In home private duty nurse. Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and assisted with activities of daily living.
Weekend Night Shift House Supervisor
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Elkin, NC
08.2007 - 12.2013
- Conducted regular rounds on nursing units to assess staffing levels, safety protocols and patient satisfaction.
- Provided guidance to staff in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
- Managed daily staffing needs including scheduling shifts, managing call-offs and recruiting additional personnel as needed.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members by providing support, resources and recognition for a job well done.
- Ensured staff compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
- Investigated customer complaints related to patient care services provided by the department.
- Coordinated communication between departments to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Monitored patient care activities to ensure quality service delivery.
- Engaged in problem solving initiatives to resolve conflicts between staff or patients.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Cardiac Float Pool RN
Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
09.2005 - 08.2007
- Assessed patient's vital signs, monitored EKG changes, and reported any abnormalities to physician.
- Reviewed laboratory results including troponins and electrolytes and reported abnormal values to physicians.
- Identified high risk factors for cardiac events among hospitalized patients through a systematic evaluation of clinical data.
- Interpreted complex EKGs accurately assessing rhythm disturbances or conduction blocks.
- Administered prescribed medications including thrombolytics, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, anticoagulants, according to established protocols.
- Utilized evidence based practice to improve the quality of care provided to patients with cardiovascular disease.
- Provided pre-operative, post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients including CABG, Valvular Repair, Replacement, Pacemaker Implantation, Defibrillator Implantation.
- Participated in code blues providing advanced life support interventions as needed.
ICU/CCU RN
Twin County Regional Hospital
Galax, VA
05.1990 - 08.2005
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient status.
- Maintained current knowledge base regarding advances in critical care medicine through continuing education courses.
- Monitored vital signs, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, and other pertinent data for changes or abnormalities.
- Served as a preceptor for new staff members by orienting them to the CCU setting.
- Educated patients on disease processes and self-care strategies to promote health maintenance and wellness.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Managed the administration of blood products and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Old Dominion University/Wythevile Comm. College
Norfolk, VA12-2000
Associate of Science - Regisister Nurse
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-1990
Skills
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Relations
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- IV drug therapy management
- Family and patient support
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Taking vitals
- Seizure Management
- Ventilator care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Culturally-sensitive care
Certification
- Current RN license, state of Virginia, with Multi-state
- Current BLS certification
Timeline
Drug Rehab Registered Nurse
Life Center Of Galax
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Trent and Anna Ragland
09.2013 - 11.2017
Weekend Night Shift House Supervisor
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
08.2007 - 12.2013
Cardiac Float Pool RN
Forsyth Medical Center
09.2005 - 08.2007
ICU/CCU RN
Twin County Regional Hospital
05.1990 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Old Dominion University/Wythevile Comm. College
Associate of Science - Regisister Nurse
Wytheville Community College
- Current RN license, state of Virginia, with Multi-state
- Current BLS certification
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