Mary Black
Mendota Heights,MN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at M Health Fairview, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and telemetry monitoring. Known for exceptional clinical judgment and a compassionate bedside manner, I've mentored nursing staff and significantly improved patient care standards. Skilled in both direct patient care and advanced cardiac life support, my approach has consistently fostered professional growth and patient satisfaction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
M Health Fairview
05.2017 - 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
HeathEast
08.1998 - 05.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
- Demonstrated expertise in various cardiac procedures such as EKG interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, and administration of emergency medications.
- Supported new nursing staff through mentorship, precepting, and serving as a resource in navigating complex cardiac cases.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, offering constructive feedback, and celebrating collective achievements.
- Strengthened communication among healthcare providers by leading interdisciplinary team huddles focused on coordinating patient-centered care plans.
- Enhanced team performance by mentoring new nurses on cardiac telemetry techniques and patient care standards.
- Administered medication to enhance patient recovery, following strict protocols to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth05-1998
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
- Complex Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
Timeline
Registered Nurse
M Health Fairview
05.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
HeathEast
08.1998 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
College of St. Scholastica
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