Mary Gozum
SPRINGFIELD,IL
Summary
Motivated Medical Surgical Nurse offering 16 years of clinical management experience. Patient and dedicated professional remains composed in tense environments. Dedicated to providing high-quality individualized care to patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
HSHS St. John's Hospital (under Shearwater Health
Springfield, IL
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements of need for intervention.
- Assessed and provided care for patients post surgery which includes monitoring vitals signs, checking neurologic status, managing pain/PCA, assessing surgical sites and maintaining fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
- Changed patient's wound dressings and provided ostomy care.
- Care and management of central lines, midlines, ports and other medical devices
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted in the treatment and management of patients with strokes, head traumas, intracranial hematomas and other neurologic conditions.
- Provided safety measures such as aspiration precautions, fall preventions and seizure precaution.
- Assisted patients towards their rehabilitation, working with other health care workers such as PT and OT.
- Assessment and management of patients receiving chemo/immuno therapy or radiation therapy
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit
King Fahad Medical City
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
09.2011 - 03.2021
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
- Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
- Monitored vital signs of patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Recorded patient outcomes, new post-operative prescriptions and other information in patient charts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members such as physicians, nurses, technicians, to provide quality care.
- Participated in training sessions related to new technologies or techniques used in surgical procedures.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Performed wound dressing changes following prescribed orders from the physician.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse - Medical Unit
Rizal Medical Center
Pasig City, Philippines
03.2007 - 09.2011
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' conditions by observing physical and mental status, intake and output levels, and exercise tolerance.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of The Philippines
Diliman Quezon City Philippines04-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
Angeles City Philippines04-2006
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Collaboration
- Compassion and Empathy
- Communication skills
- Safety Compliance
Certification
- Basic Life Support Training - 09/30/2023
- NIHSS Certification Issued - 8/3/2023
- Registered Nurse License State of New York No. 797484
- Registered Nurse License State of Illinois No. 041509254
- Registered Nurse License State of North Carolina No. 354353
References
- Rachel McCray RN, Charge Nurse HSHS St John's Hospital (Neurology, Medical oncology and Acute surgical unit) 217-691-5341, rachelmccray0921@gmail.com
- Euness Pulido RN, Staff Nurse, HSHS St John's Hospital (Neurology, Medical oncology and Acute surgical unit) 217-415-1910, eu_ness@yahoo.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
HSHS St. John's Hospital (under Shearwater Health
06.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit
King Fahad Medical City
09.2011 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse - Medical Unit
Rizal Medical Center
03.2007 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of The Philippines
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
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