Mary Eaton
Registered Nurse
Longmont,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse 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
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
U.S.A.F (US Air Force RN)
7
7
Rockwood Clinic Urgent Care RN (Spokane WA.)
2
2
Travel RN
21
21
Centura Longmont United Hospital ED RN
Work History
R.N Emergency Room
Centura Longmont United Hospital
Longmont, CO
07.2000 - Current
- Manage care from admission to discharge.
- Administer medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provide direct patient care, stabilize patients and determine next course of action.
- Secure controlled narcotics and distribute medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Organize and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitore responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Teach patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence..
- Implement medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Assist in inserting central lines and endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Manage quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Confer with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitor patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitor patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborat with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintain quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loretto Heights College
Denver, CO 09.1983 - 05.1987
Skills
Supervision
Customer Service
Good listening skills
Critical thinking
First Aid/CPR
Responsible
Adaptability
Good telephone etiquette
Multitasking abilities
Teamwork
Cultural awareness
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Insulin medication assistance
Neurology awareness
Diagnosing illnesses-CARDIAC,STROKE,TRAUMA,SEPSIS RECOGNITON
Medical laboratory procedures
EPIC charting
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Emergency Procedures
Proficient in IV/Lab draws
Medication Administration
At-risk patient care
Lab result interpretation
Trauma recovery
Hospice and palliative care
Medication distribution
Infection control measures
Patient Management
Direct Patient Care
Palliative care awareness
Patient discharge
Foley catheters
Staff supervision
High level of autonomy
Performing EKGs
Vaccine administration
Supply restocking
Oxygen saturation standards
Critical care
Chest pain management
Certification
PALS
Timeline
R.N Emergency Room
Centura Longmont United Hospital
07.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loretto Heights College
09.1983 - 05.1987