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Mary Burgess

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Watson Clinic
06.2005 - 12.2023
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

RN Floor Nurse

Lakeland Regional Health
01.2000 - 06.2005
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Medical Records Clerk

Watson Clinic, LLC
11.1993 - 12.1999
  • Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
  • Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
  • Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
  • Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.
  • Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
12.1999

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • EMR / EHR
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Education and Counseling
  • Physical Assessments
  • Lab Result Interpretation
  • Patient Management
  • Precepting
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Patient Discharge
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Patient Assessment
  • Chart Updating
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Oxygen Saturation Standards
  • Removing Sutures
  • EMR Systems
  • Procedure Preparations
  • Patient Discharging
  • Patient Assessments
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Medication Distribution
  • Medical Records Management
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
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thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Watson Clinic
06.2005 - 12.2023

RN Floor Nurse

Lakeland Regional Health
01.2000 - 06.2005

Medical Records Clerk

Watson Clinic, LLC
11.1993 - 12.1999

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Polk State College

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