Mary Cregan
New Bedford,Massachusetts
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alden Court
07.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Waitress
99 Restaurants
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Diman School of Nursing
Fall River, MA06.2022
Associate of Science - Health And Life Sciences
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA05.2020
Skills
- CPR trained
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Family Communication
- Breathing Treatments
- ADL Assistance
- Transcribing orders
- Intravenous Medications
- Infection Control
- Emergency Response
- Medication Administration
References
References Upon Request
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 2022
- CPR - 2024
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alden Court
07.2022 - Current
Waitress
99 Restaurants
08.2016 - 06.2022
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Diman School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Health And Life Sciences
Bristol Community College
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