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Mary Graeve

Palmetto,FL

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and hospital environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Cared for My 93-year-old Father, Died 1/6/25
07.2023 - 01.2025
  • Provided 24/7 geriatric care for patient with end-stage COPD
  • Preventative care to avoid potential COPD flare-ups
  • Administered medications, nebulizer treatments when needed, oxygen administration, humidifier treatment.
  • Provided breathing exercises when tolerated to improve exercise capacity and manage shortness of breath.
  • Provided nutritional meals rich in nutrients, less processed foods

RN for a 15-bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Yale New Haven Hospital
10.2017 - 07.2023
  • Conducted thorough psychiatric assessments to identify mental health diagnoses, symptoms and potential risks.
  • Administered medications, monitored patient behavior, provided psycho-education and facilitated crisis intervention all while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients withing the inpatient setting.

RN for a 30-bed Inpatient Substance Abuse Unit

United Health Services, Stonington Institute
10.2012 - 10.2018
  • Assessing and using critical thinking skills to determine the correct course of treatment for the withdrawing patient from either alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opiates.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely according to patient's specific needs.


RN for a 30-bed Hospital Medical Unit

The Westerly Hospital
06.2006 - 09.2012
  • Bedside nursing involving assessing, monitoring, medication administration, via oral, intravenous, critical thinking, care planning, documenting and charting.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans resulting in better health outcomes.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
05-2006

Skills

  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgement
  • Chronic disease management; ie, diabetes, COPD, dementia
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Diet and nutrition
  • Preventative health care
  • Addictions care
  • Psychiatric care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Cared for My 93-year-old Father, Died 1/6/25
07.2023 - 01.2025

RN for a 15-bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Yale New Haven Hospital
10.2017 - 07.2023

RN for a 30-bed Inpatient Substance Abuse Unit

United Health Services, Stonington Institute
10.2012 - 10.2018

RN for a 30-bed Hospital Medical Unit

The Westerly Hospital
06.2006 - 09.2012

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Community College of Rhode Island
Mary Graeve