Mary McGeough
Melbourne Beach,Florida
Summary
Resourceful professional with experience performing technical nursing and personal care services. Worked collaboratively with physicians and nurses to complete daily tasks and offer top-quality patient care. Stellar team player with superb communication skills. Courteous nurse technician with several months of comprehensive experience working in a clinical setting and providing topnotch patient care and services to several patients per shift. Well-versed in assisting patients with basic personal care while offering kindness and respect. Adept at checking vitals and recording intake and output information.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Technician
Melbourne Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Adhered to safety regulations when providing bedside care or handling hazardous materials.
- Monitored the progress of assigned patients while they were receiving treatments or therapies.
- Provided emotional support to family members who were anxious about their loved ones' care plan.
- Implemented infection control measures including hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding the best course of action for each individual patient.
- Assisted with admission, transfer and discharge procedures for patients.
- Transported patients safely between departments within the hospital setting.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as vital sign measurements, blood draws and specimen collection.
- Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining medical equipment for use on patients.
- Assisted with physical examinations by gathering supplies and recording information accurately.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from other staff members.
- Collected lab specimens to send off for testing.
- Coordinated with RN to manage and remove peripheral IVs.
- Removed urinary catheters and cared for ostomy needs by emptying drainage receptacles and tubes.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Melbourne Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Reviewed ECG tracing strips for accuracy before submitting them for physician review.
- Demonstrated knowledge of arrhythmias and their management through appropriate interventions.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and timely according to departmental policies.
- Identified potential safety issues related to telemetry monitoring systems and took corrective action as needed.
- Assisted physicians with interpretation of EKGs during diagnostic tests or procedures.
- Provided education about cardiac monitoring to nurses, other healthcare professionals, and family members.
- Continuously updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Conducted regular rounds to check the status of patients on telemetry units.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, analyzed data, and reported findings to medical staff.
Research Intern
Sea World
Melbourne Beach, Florida
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Gathered and analyzed data using qualitative methods.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss research progress and findings.
- Collaborated with other interns to ensure efficient completion of research tasks.
- Conducted fieldwork activities, including data collection and observation.
- Monitored and reported on developments in relevant research fields.
- Carried out experiments under supervision, developing skills and techniques to operate independently.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
- Processed hematology and chemistry samples.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ05-2025
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Berkeley College
New York, NY09-2012
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Technical skills
- Therapeutic Interventions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Bedsore Prevention
- Patient Ambulation
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Emergency Response
- Disease Prevention
- Physical assessments
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care
- Self-management
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation
- CPR Certification
- Basic Life Support
- First Aid Certification
- Advanced ECG Interpretation
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
- Strong Communication Skills
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, March 2021
- 10 Hour OSHA Certification, April 2020
- CPR/BSL, May 2023
- PADI Rescue Diver, November 2022
Timeline
Student Nurse Technician
Melbourne Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - 12.2024
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Melbourne Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - 12.2024
Research Intern
Sea World
05.2021 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Berkeley College