Mary Fountain
West Monroe,LA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in direct patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to prioritize nursing interventions and educate patients on health management, fostering improved health literacy and recovery outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
FMOLHS (St Francis Health)
Monroe, La
10.1999 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting health literacy and self-care strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
RN FLOAT NURSE
FMOLHS (St Dominic Health)
Jackson, MS
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to established health protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes in health status promptly.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Improved patient care by providing support to various hospital departments as a Float Nurse.
RN Staff Nurse
Cornerstone Hospital
West Monroe, LA
09.1997 - 09.1997
- Administered medications and maintained accurate patient records in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Assessed patient conditions and implemented individualized care plans to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure timely interventions for critical patients.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
LPN
River Oaks Medical Center
Flowood, MS
08.1996 - 05.1997
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing care plans that addressed individual patient needs effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting wellness and recovery strategies.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
LPN
University Medical Center
Jackson, MS
08.1992 - 04.1995
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions, adjusting care approaches as necessary.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05-1997
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Allied Nursing Health
Jackson, MS05-1992
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
RN FLOAT NURSE
FMOLHS (St Dominic Health)
01.2023 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
FMOLHS (St Francis Health)
10.1999 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Cornerstone Hospital
09.1997 - 09.1997
LPN
River Oaks Medical Center
08.1996 - 05.1997
LPN
University Medical Center
08.1992 - 04.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Allied Nursing Health