MARY MCCUBBINS
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Associates Degree in Nursing from Spencerian College, September 2012. Worked in fast paced food and beverage industry during college and developed and perfected social and customer service skills. Proficient in all clinical nursing skills, with experience in a variety of specialties including Level II trauma center, highly acute care Magnet hospital, dialysis and home health.. In-hospital bedside nurse experience on highly acute med/surg floor. Punctual, responsible, patient, caring, empathetic, also quick and eager to learn new skills. Dedicated to the nursing profession, with goals of engaging in committees and activities to improve the workplace and grow as a nursing professional. With goals to further education by enhancing my degree.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
Stability Healthcare
New Orleans, LA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Inpatient nursing care at a Level II trauma center on a highly acute Med/Surg 24 bed unit.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions using Meditech EMR.
- Monitored patients post procedures and worked closely with primary team to manage patient status.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Charge Registered Nurse
Orleans Justice Center
New Orleans, LA
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters, including flu, gastrointestinal bugs, strep throat and lice.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Assessed evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Egan - Ochsner Home Health
New Orleans, LA
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease, diabetes, and respiratory diseases.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 -10 patients daily.
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Health System
New Orleans, LA
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Magnet status acute care hospital with high acuity level patients.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Cared for patients in 54-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
Louisville, KY
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided nursing assessments to patients pre, during, and post treatment.
- Identified risk factors and educated patients and family members of disease process and how to maintain a good quality of life.
- Initiated dialysis treatment, monitored patients and machines during treatment, and terminated treated via subclavian catheters, A-V grafts and fistulas.
- Coordinated care with members of multidisciplinary team, provided medication administration and documentation of treatment.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse
North Hardin Health And Rehabilitation Center
Elizabethtown, KY
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote facility-wide quality and safety initiatives
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Care Manager, RN
Seniorbridge Homecare
Louisville, KY
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor’s appointments.
- Provided in-home assessments, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of care plans to patients with complex chronic medical or cognitive conditions.
- Reconciled and monitored medications post-hospitalization stays for acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Monitored costs for patient medication and advocated for access to health and social needs of patient.
- Prevent re-hospitalization for patients that had history of multiple hospital visits or were high risk of re-hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
Roederer Correction Complex
Lagrange, KY
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Provided acute and chronic care to incarcerated inmates.
- Educated patients on various disease processes.
- Provided physical assessments to new intake, assisted with weekly surgical clinic provided by APRN
- Specified chronic health clinics, diabetic care and teaching, venipuncure, and medication administration.
- Provided emergency care to urgent and critical situations.
- Autonomous nursing, using algorithms and standing orders. Clinical thinking and nursing judgement required during emergent situations.
Bar Manager
Petrus
Louisville, KY
02.2005 - 02.2012
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Maintained a calm environment in stressful situations.
- Maintained organization and fluidity in fast paced environment with high demand customers.
- Oversaw product costs. Brainstormed new ways to maintain financially acceptable cost/spending margin.
- Established positive outcomes and ensured customer satisfaction under high stress.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spencerian College - Louisville
Louisville, KY2012
Diploma For Practical Nursing - Nursing
Spencerian College - Louisville
Louisville, KY2010
Skills
- Highly skilled in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, coordinating, and managing patient care in keeping with facility and hospital standards
- In-depth knowledge of communicating and collaborating with patients, family members, physicians and other health care professionals in achieving quality in patient care
- Thorough understanding of assessing patients to recognize suitable nursing interventions
- Able to handle emergency situations in an opportune and safe manner
- Well-versed in administering medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
- Member of HAPI Champions Committee - provided updated information to unit regarding hospital acquired pressure injuries
- Direct patient care
- Emotional intelligence
- Professional bedside manner
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Preventative health
- Patient and family education
- Foley catheters
- EMR/EHR
- Central lines
- Care of drains/tubes
- Administration of blood and blood products
- Pain management
Certification
Registered Nurse RN License #158818
BLS Certified expiration 01/2024
Additional Information
References
LeAnn Himmelberg
Owner, Petrus
(937) 416-9362
Taylor Wiley
Registered Nurse
(985) 634-4782
Michelle Lewis
Co-Worker
(502) 807-9522
Kim Sulony
Unit Manager Tulane Medical Center
(504) 458-5055
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Stability Healthcare
08.2021 - 03.2022
Charge Registered Nurse
Orleans Justice Center
04.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Egan - Ochsner Home Health
09.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Health System
10.2017 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
06.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
North Hardin Health And Rehabilitation Center
02.2015 - 05.2015
Care Manager, RN
Seniorbridge Homecare
09.2013 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
Roederer Correction Complex
08.2012 - 09.2013
Bar Manager
Petrus
02.2005 - 02.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spencerian College - Louisville
Diploma For Practical Nursing - Nursing
Spencerian College - Louisville
Registered Nurse RN License #158818
BLS Certified expiration 01/2024
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