Mary McGowan
Registered Nurse
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Driven, hardworking and veteran Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 39 year record of success in nursing and desiring RN position in the PACU with Salisbury Tidal Health facility.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Circulator in the oR
Tidal Health Group
SALISBURY , MD
05.2017 - Current
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards and readiness for surgery
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
RN Staff Nurse Open Heart Step Down Unit
Tidal Health Group
Salisbury, MD
05.2014 - 05.2022
- Identified patient needs based on objective data and followed through with appropriate documentation.
- Educated patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care.
- Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
ICU Nurse Manager
Tidal Health Group
Salisbury, MD
05.2008 - 05.2014
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 23-bed unit, providing guidance and leadership to over 118 employees.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Maintained and managed a multi million dollar budget
- Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
Home Health and Home Hospice RN
St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, MD
06.1992 - 09.2008
- Identified discharge planning needs as part of care plan development and implemented prior to discharge of patient.
- Developed and initiated individualized plan of care and assumed responsibility for ongoing development in partnership with patient, family and caregivers.
- Kept abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions to improve patient mortality, quality of life and enhance patient outcomes.
- Initiated preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provided services ordered by physician as indicated in plan of care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN, Critical Care
Tidal Health Group
Salisbury, MD
02.2006 - 05.2008
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Assisted with arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
ICU Nurse
St Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, MD
09.1987 - 06.1992
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
RN Staff Nurse on a Medical Oncology Unit
St Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, MD
05.1983 - 09.1987
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of 8-12 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Education
Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DEAssociate of Arts - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD05.1983
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Care Assessment
- Nursing Consultation
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Oversight
- Student Precepting
Timeline
RN Circulator in the oR
Tidal Health Group
05.2017 - Current
RN Staff Nurse Open Heart Step Down Unit
Tidal Health Group
05.2014 - 05.2022
ICU Nurse Manager
Tidal Health Group
05.2008 - 05.2014
RN, Critical Care
Tidal Health Group
02.2006 - 05.2008
Home Health and Home Hospice RN
St. Agnes Hospital
06.1992 - 09.2008
ICU Nurse
St Agnes Hospital
09.1987 - 06.1992
RN Staff Nurse on a Medical Oncology Unit
St Agnes Hospital
05.1983 - 09.1987
Nursing
Wilmington University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
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