Mary Foster
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Enthusiastic, empathetic, and highly motivated Registered Nurse with 4 years of hands-on patient care experience in a hospital setting. Eager to expand professional horizons and take on new opportunities to enhance patient care and make a deeper impact. Quick to master new skills and adapt to changing environments, with a strong drive to take on new responsibilities. Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing excellent patient care. Dedicated to fostering effective communication with interdisciplinary medical teams to ensure a safe, high-quality experience for patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual NICU RN
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
08.2024 - Current
- Provide additional and more comprehensive support to both nurses and families in the NICU
- Aid in the development and implementation of the role within the NICU while collaborating amongst multidisciplinary teams
- Focused on improving the family experience with an informative and supportive phone call, conducting mid-stay check-ins to assess and address any concerns, and providing early, thorough teaching to ensure a smooth and successful discharge
- Committed to fostering clear communication and building trust with families to promote positive outcomes and a seamless healthcare journey
Critical Care Staff Nurse
Children’s Mercy Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Provide specialized compassionate care to critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU, ensuring timely assessments and strategic interventions to stabilize infants
- As a preceptor, act as mentor to junior staff, aiding in their professional development and integration into the NICU team
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop personalized care plans, ensuring effective communication and coordination to deliver comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs
- Provide families with clear, compassionate education regarding their baby's care, medical conditions, procedures, and developmental milestones, empowering them to actively participate in the care process
- Lead discharge education and planning efforts, ensuring families are equipped with the necessary knowledge and resources for a smooth and safe transition home
- Maintain precise and up-to-date documentation on patient treatments, medications, and any changes in condition to ensure continuity of care and compliance with healthcare standards
Pediatric Residential Psych RN
KidsTLC
10.2023 - Current
- Provided direct nursing and psychiatric care to an average of 30 pediatric patients within a residential facility per day
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient
- Calmed patients when they become agitated or anxious, strengthened patients coping skills, and built therapeutic and meaningful relationships
Lead Patient Care Technician
Centerpoint Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Recruited as Lead within six months after proving excellent cross-team collaboration, outstanding patient care as evidenced by 10+ Sunflower awards, and consistently exhibiting the HCA values
- Lead team members of an assigned area and/or function by demonstrating and performing advanced job responsibilities
- Trained 30+ Patient Care Technicians to equip hospital employees with the skills to improve patient comfort, successfully implement the patient care plan, while utilizing technology, clinical skills, and emotional support to family members
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
05-2023
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Metropolitan Community College
12-2015
Skills
- Collaborator
- Critical thinker
- Culturally sensitive care
- Strong communicator
- Patient advocate
- Detail -oriented
- Technical proficiency
- Life long learner
Credentials
- Missouri State Board of Nursing: Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Safe Crisis Management
- S.T.A.B.L.E
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
Interests
- Nurse Residency Program Navigator
- Code Blue Committee
- Constructive Relationships Committee
- Resuscitation Quality Improvement Superuser
- Preceptor
Accomplishments
- Secretary/Treasurer, MidAmerica Nazarene University: ABSN, 2022-2023
- Keynote Speaker, Research Medical Center: PCT Appreciation Dinner, 2022
Timeline
Virtual NICU RN
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
08.2024 - Current
Critical Care Staff Nurse
Children’s Mercy Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Pediatric Residential Psych RN
KidsTLC
10.2023 - Current
Lead Patient Care Technician
Centerpoint Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Metropolitan Community College
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