Mary Dalton
Mahwah,NJ
Summary
PACU nursing professional with strong clinical expertise in post-anesthesia care, patient monitoring, and pain management. Known for effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and adaptability to changing patient needs. Skilled in critical assessment, patient advocacy, and maintaining high standards of care. Consistently focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes and supporting team success. Seeking to transition into a PACU per diem staff nurse position.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Staff Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
Bronx, NY
01.1987 - Current
- Managed complex pain management cases effectively, collaborating with physicians to adjust treatment plans as needed for optimal results.
- Reduced post-surgery complications by closely monitoring vital signs and addressing issues promptly.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify potential complications early, minimizing risks to patients'' health.
- Streamlined communication between surgical, anesthesia, and nursing teams to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans for optimal recovery.
- Provided emotional support for patients and family members during the challenging post-operative period.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control standards.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in perioperative nursing care.
Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit-Staff Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
Bronx, NY
04.1986 - 12.1986
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs, recognizing early warning signs of potential issues, and taking immediate action as needed.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients with various medical conditions, ensuring timely interventions and appropriate treatment.
- Assess and monitored patients with a variety of cardiac arrhythmias and notified MDs of significant EKG changes and administer medications, draw bloods, start IVs as ordered
- Performed complete patient assessments and communicated findings and results to providers to establish plan of care.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions to optimize patient outcomes while using critical thinking skills for effective problem solving
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Medical Surgical Unit Staff Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
Bronx, NY
04.1983 - 03.1986
Vascular Surgery Unit Staff Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
Bronx, NY
07.1979 - 04.1983
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-1993
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Mount Vernon Hospital School of Nursing
Mount Vernon, NY06-1979
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Fluid management
- Airway management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Anesthesia recovery
- Pain management
Certification
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (#320719-01) Expires 9/30/2028
Basic Life Support (BLS Expires 10/2026)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS Expires 10/2026)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS Expires 12/2026)
Timeline
PACU Staff Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
01.1987 - Current
Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit-Staff Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
04.1986 - 12.1986
Medical Surgical Unit Staff Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
04.1983 - 03.1986
Vascular Surgery Unit Staff Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
07.1979 - 04.1983
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Mount Vernon Hospital School of Nursing