Mary Kinney
Shorewood,IL
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with a focus on cardiac monitoring and advanced life support. Exhibits calmness in high-pressure environments and advocates for patients through clear communication. Capable of multitasking and utilizing critical thinking to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, Illinois
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinate patient care plans with an interdisciplinary team to enhance treatment efficiency.
- Identify early changes in patient condition using hemodynamic monitoring, thorough assessment, and critical thinking skills.
- Manage and troubleshot complex cardiac support devices, including intra-aortic balloon pumps and Impellas.
- Execute advanced cardiac life support procedures, including chest compressions and defibrillation.
- Perform endotracheal intubation, pacing, and cardioversion in high-pressure situations.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Supervised 16-bed clinical decision unit as a charge nurse to optimize patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Managed drips such as Cardizem and amiodarone, while monitoring patients' responses closely.
- Managed patients with acute pulmonary issues by administering supplemental oxygen, such as high-flow nasal cannula and BiPAP, and identified signs of decompensation promptly.
- precepted new graduate nurses and experienced nurses who were new to the unit about the policies of the unit and the skills needed to provide quality care to patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, Illinois
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Supervised patient care of a 34-bed medical-surgical/trauma unit as a charge nurse, and ensured that nursing interventions were being implemented safely, and that escalation of care was being implemented when necessary.
- Completed thorough assessments on a wide variety of patients, and promptly identified changes in patients’ conditions.
- Managed drips such as heparin and insulin, and was able to administer peritoneal dialysis, TPN, and CBI to patients.
PCA
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, Illinois
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2019
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring and care
- Advanced life support
- Care plan coordination
- Critical thinking skills
- Time management strategies
- Palliative and pain management techniques
- Ventilator management
Certification
Critical Care Nursing Certification(CCRN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Advocate Christ Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCU
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
12.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Advocate Christ Medical Center
08.2019 - 12.2021
PCA
Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University