Mary McCarthy
Prairie Village,KS
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid track record in advanced nursing roles, consistently achieving positive patient outcomes and enhancing care delivery. Recognized for effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and adaptability to evolving healthcare environments. Expertise in advanced clinical assessments and patient-centered care.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Advance Practice Registered Nurse
University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
10.2021 - Current
- - Member of the Breast Cancer Prevention clinic which follows women and men who are at increased risk for developing breast cancer due to genetics, history of atypia, and/or family history.
- - Independently Perform history and physical, review Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment information, and formulate a screening and prevention plan for each patient.
- - Participate in education and enrolling patients in current national clinical trials for breast cancer prevention therapies.
- - Successfully interact with a multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, nurse practitioners, medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and other health care professionals and ancillary staff to provider overall care to patients and their families.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Served as a clinical preceptor for nursing students, fostering their professional growth in advanced practice nursing roles.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
University of Kansas Physicians Group/University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
12.2011 - 10.2022
- - Member of the breast surgery team which treats malignant and benign breast diseases in both females and males.
- - Independently performed initial evaluation and additional work-up for undiagnosed patients.
- - Independently performed exams evaluating for signs of local or regional recurrence for patients following completion of treatment for a breast cancer.
- - Performed shared visits with a fellowship trained breast surgeon for patients with a new or recurrent diagnosis of breast cancer.
- - Participated in education and enrolling patients in current national clinical trials for the treatment of breast cancer.
- - Successfully interacted with a multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, surgeons, physician assistants, medical oncologist, radiologist, pathologists, genetic counselors, social workers and other health care professionals and ancillary staff to provider overall care to patients and their families.
Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Prn
University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
10.2020 - 07.2021
- - Member of the urgent care team which treats acute illness and injuries of patients of all ages.
- - Would perform a history and physical, order appropriate labs, tests, and/or x-rays, made a diagnosis, and provided treatment for acute illness or injury.
- - Worked as needed in evenings and weekends to help with volume during COVID19 pandemic while also working for the breast surgery department during the day.
Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO
08.2009 - 11.2011
- - Member of the plastic surgery team which treats infants, children, and adolescents who have congenital anomalies, benign growths, or deformities/wounds due to trauma.
- - Performed pre-operative history and physicals, managed inpatient care after surgery, and participated in the post-operative follow-up care of patients in the outpatient clinic.
- - Successfully interacted with surgeons, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, speech pathologists, and other allied health care professionals and ancillary staff to provide overall care for patients and their families.
Registered nurse, prn
University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, KS
01.2009 - 07.2009
- - Worked majority of prn shifts (while completing my last semester of graduate school) in the Bone Marrow Treatment Outpatient Cancer Center on the Westwood campus. Performed focused history and physical exams, executed orders, performed central line care and administered blood products, chemotherapy, and other intravenous medications to oncology patients
- - Continued to also work prn shifts in the NICU, PICU, and general pediatric inpatients units as well.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Kansas School of Nursing
Kansas City, KS
08.2007 - 05.2009
- - Assisted in teaching first year BSN nursing students’ assessment and technique skills.
- - Determined students’ competency in these skills through check-off evaluations and simulations with high-fidelity mannequins.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Pediatric Unit
University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, KS
06.2005 - 12.2008
- - Performed assessments and initiated or continued nursing interventions for patients 20 years and younger with a wide variety of diagnoses and under the care of multiple specialties including general pediatrics, neonatology, trauma, ENT, cardiology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, genera surgery, hematology/oncology, neurosurgery, and infectious disease.
- - Floated to the NICU and PICU floors when needed.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Kansas
Kansas City, KS07-2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-2005
Skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Adult health management
- Patient education
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Patient coordination
- Medical documentation
- Medication prescribing
- Telehealth proficiency
- Preventive care
- Time management
- Reliability
Certification
- Kansas State Board of Nursing: APRN/Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse
- Missouri State Board of Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse
- American Nurses Credentialing Center: Family Nurse Practitioner
- American Heart Association: BLS Provider
ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP
Faculty Practice Committee: Spring Semester 2009, Student Representative. Selected by faculty to represent graduate nursing students on the Faculty Practice Committee, which seeks to improve student learning experiences. USA Triathlon: Member. Enjoy training and participating in triathlon races. Completed an Ironman Distance Triathlon in 2012 Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Beta Chapter: Active member while attending Indiana University, now an Alumni Association Member. Elected as a member of the recruitment committee and served in this position for 1 year while an active member. Faculty Practice Committee: Spring Semester 2009, Student Representative. Selected by faculty to represent graduate nursing students on the Faculty Practice Committee, which seeks to improve student learning experiences. USA Triathlon: Member. Enjoy training and participating in triathlon races. Completed an Ironman Distance Triathlon in 2012 Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Beta Chapter: Active member while attending Indiana University, now an Alumni Association Member. Elected as a member of the recruitment committee and served in this position for 1 year while an active member.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Phi Kappa Phi: Honors Society for graduate students with high academic achievement represented through earned grade point average., Sigma Alpha Lambda: National Leadership and Honors Organization, University of Kansas Chapter; organization for students who have achieved academic excellence., Phi Eta Sigma: Honors Fraternity at Indiana University for high academic achievement., National Society of Collegiate Scholars: Membership based upon academic achievement and grade point average at Indiana University., National Collegiate Nursing Award: Nominated by Dr. Beth Richardson of Indiana School of Nursing to be nationally recognized for academic achievement accomplishments in the school of nursing, National Dean’s List: Nationally recognized for academic achievement of a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average while at Indiana University., IU Faculty Scholarship: J.E./O’Brien Award received based upon academic achievement and grade point average in high school
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE FOR MSN DEGREE
- McLouth Medical Center, McLouth, KS, Summer Semester, 2009
- - Completed 192 clinical hours with Renie Stephan, APRN, FNP
- Living Waters Family Care, Kansas City, KS, Spring Semester 2009
- - Completed 240 clinical hours with Dr. LeAnn DeTar Newbert, MD
- Cloud County Hospital, Concordia, KS, Fall Semester, 2008
- - Completed 120 clinical hours in a rural health setting with Dr. Travis Jordan, DO
- Leavenworth Family Health Clinic, Leavenworth, KS, Fall Semester, 2007
- - Completed 120 clinical hours with Amy Frick, APRN, FNP
- - Met objectives for these experiences that included using advance health assessment and clinical decision-making skills to manage complex health problems in patients of all ages and to demonstrate critical thickening and diagnostic reasoning when implementing treatment modalities for selected complex health problems.
- - Completed various minor procedures with the assistance of preceptor.
- - Assisted in a vaginal delivery and the delivery of an at-risk infant.
- - Performed skills in a number of settings including urban, rural, assisted living facilities, pediatric clinics, emergency department, and inpatient unites.
PRECEPTOR EXPERIENCE
- Since graduating from nursing school in 2005 and again in 2009, I have volunteered to be a preceptor for multiple BSN and MSN nursing students in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Timeline
Advance Practice Registered Nurse
University of Kansas Health System
10.2021 - Current
Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Prn
University of Kansas Health System
10.2020 - 07.2021
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
University of Kansas Physicians Group/University of Kansas Health System
12.2011 - 10.2022
Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Children’s Mercy Hospital
08.2009 - 11.2011
Registered nurse, prn
University of Kansas Hospital
01.2009 - 07.2009
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Kansas School of Nursing
08.2007 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Pediatric Unit
University of Kansas Hospital
06.2005 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Indiana University
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Kansas