Mary Fountain
Monroe,LA
Summary
Seasoned Nurse with high degree of personal flexibility and well-developed communication skills to accommodate assignment changes. Supports professional nursing care across practice setting and continuum of care to meet needs of patient and family. Participates in decision-making, and quality improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Saint Francis Medical Center
10.1999 - Current
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Function as Charge nurse overseeing pt care and administrative duties.
- Administered patient care, including medication administration and monitoring vital signs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
RN Float Nurse
ST DOMINIC HEALTH
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Provided comprehensive patient care, ensuring safety and comfort throughout hospital stays.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and compliance in patient records.
- Utilized EPIC to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
RN Staff Nurse
Cornerstone Hospital
09.1997 - 09.1999
- Responded to needs and concerns of residents.
- Medication administration and treatments.
- Documentation in the medical record.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding treatment plans and health management techniques.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
LPN
River Oaks Medical Center
08.1996 - 05.1997
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care to RN and MD.
- Cared for orthopedic patients pre and post op care.
LPN
University Medical Center
08.1992 - 04.1995
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Medication administration.
- Treatments and assisting MD with procedures.
- Care of the neurological & neurosurgical patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05.1997
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Hinds Community College
Jackson,MS05-1992
Skills
- Acute and Chronic disease management
- Nursing process
- Critical thinking
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
RN Float Nurse
ST DOMINIC HEALTH
01.2023 - 10.2025
RN Staff Nurse
Saint Francis Medical Center
10.1999 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Cornerstone Hospital
09.1997 - 09.1999
LPN
River Oaks Medical Center
08.1996 - 05.1997
LPN
University Medical Center
08.1992 - 04.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Hinds Community College
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Hinds Community College