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Education
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RegisteredNurse

Mary Gessell

Rocky Mount,NC

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Autumn Care of Nash, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and empathy while enhancing patient satisfaction and mentoring new staff. Proven ability to advocate for patients and streamline care processes, ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Work History

Registered Nurse

Autumn Care of Nash

  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Registered Nurse

Chapel Hill Family Medicine
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Education

Nash Community Collage
Rocky Mount, NC

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient management
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient evaluation
  • Family education
  • Licensed RN
  • Taking vitals
  • Collecting vitals
  • Medication distribution
  • Precepting
  • Patient discharge
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency response
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Chart updating
  • Vaccine administration
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medical assessment
  • Personal care needs
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Chest pain management
  • Emotional awareness
  • Administering immunizations
  • Long-term care
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Removing sutures
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Mental health nursing
  • Home health care
  • Home care
  • Setting up referrals
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient monitoring
  • Care planning
  • Care plan developments
  • Patient care planning
  • Team coordination
  • Performing ekgs

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Autumn Care of Nash

Registered Nurse

Chapel Hill Family Medicine

Nash Community Collage
Mary Gessell