MARY DENTON
WILSON,NC
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Wilson Medical Center-DLP, excelling in clinical leadership and care coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective decision-making and compassionate care. Skilled in medication administration and discharge planning, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse/Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Wilson Medical Center-DLP
Wilson, NC
09.2002 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, improving patient recovery rates.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Nursing Supervisor
Britthaven Nursing And Rehab, Hillco Corp
Wilson, NC
03.1999 - 09.2002
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for [Number] nurses and support personnel.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Upheld high standards of nursing practice through ongoing education offerings for staff members on topics such as pain management or wound care techniques.
Staff Nurse
Wilson Memorial Hospital
Wilson, NC
06.1990 - 11.1997
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
Education
Nursing
Wilson Community College
Wilson, NCSkills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- Discharge planning
Timeline
Charge Nurse/Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Wilson Medical Center-DLP
09.2002 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Britthaven Nursing And Rehab, Hillco Corp
03.1999 - 09.2002
Staff Nurse
Wilson Memorial Hospital
06.1990 - 11.1997
Nursing
Wilson Community College