Mary Fontenot
LAFAYETTE,LA
Summary
Registered Nurse with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Manager
Unity Home Health Care
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw patient care operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical competencies and service delivery.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation to optimize patient care efficiency across teams.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
Registered Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Educated patients and families on chronic illness management and discharge instructions.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes in telemetry monitoring.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions and initiate interventions.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality, personalized care to each individual.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient treatment plans, leading to better overall health outcomes.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, preventing adverse drug reactions and promoting positive patient responses.
Registered Nurse
Oschner Medical Center
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions and improved outcomes.
MDS Plan Coordinator
Magnolia Estates Nursing Home
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinated assessments for resident care plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed training materials for staff on MDS documentation processes and best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy of MDS submissions.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient assessments and care strategies.
- Analyzed data trends in resident outcomes to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Mentored new staff on MDS protocols, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Registered Nurse
Acadia General Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems for streamlined information access.
- Assessed patient conditions and promptly executed interventions to address urgent healthcare needs.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Managed caseload of up to 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
LSUE
Euince, LA05-2017
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Staff supervision
- Team management
- Patient flow
- Effective communication
- Wound care
- Basic life support
- Medication administration
- Nursing documentation
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Discharge planning
Timeline
Clinical Manager
Unity Home Health Care
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
09.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Oschner Medical Center
01.2021 - 09.2022
MDS Plan Coordinator
Magnolia Estates Nursing Home
07.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Acadia General Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
LSUE