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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
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Mary Mckeehan

Baypoint,Ca

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience at Contra Costa Health Services, excelling in patient assessment and chemotherapy management. Proven ability to coordinate care and educate patients, leveraging strong critical thinking skills to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality, empathetic care in diverse healthcare settings.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advice Nurse

Contra Costa Health Services
04.2021 - Current
  • An advice nurse, also known as a telephone triage nurse, provided health guidance and support to patients remotely, typically over the phone
  • Key Responsibilities performed as follows:
  • Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients' symptoms and medical histories to determine the necessary level of care
  • Health Guidance: Offer medical advice, self-care instructions, and education on managing health conditions
  • Care Coordination: Schedule appointments or refer patients to appropriate healthcare services based on their needs
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of patient interactions and advice provided
  • Skills: Strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions

Staff Nurse, Advance Level, Chemo Certified, Telemetry

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Martinez, California
08.2006 - Current
  • Delivered High quality and compassionate nursing care to indigent and low income patient
  • Had performed blood draws, Accesing Central Lines such as PICC line, VAP
  • Had a vast experience in patients undergoing chemotherapy during hospital stay, management and treatment of possible side effects
  • Proper education, medication management, Chemotherapy infusions, care and emergency during chemotherapy reactions
  • Provided highest level of emotional care and support during treatment
  • Had also function as a preceptor for new nurses, new resident doctors, and as well as nursing students
  • Exposure to managing highly agitated patients
  • Provide symptom management and palliative care measures
  • Provide comfort measures, end of life care and measures

Staff Nurse Advance Level, Certified Medical Surgical Nurse, BSN

John Muir Medical Center
Walnut Creek, California
10.2003 - 03.2025
  • Sound, Ethical, Independent decision making, consistent with medical protocols
  • Specialty care in managing Geriatric patients, including Dementia, Alzheimers disease, Diabetes, Dialysis, Renal Disease, Stroke care, Congestive heart failure
  • Experience in management of wound care, pressure ulcers, Colostomy care, and other ostomy, Foley catheters, Nutritional support such as tube feedings through G tube, NGT, TPN nutritional support, Wound Vac Care, Central line care, Antibiotic therapy
  • Had performed medical emergency measures during a life threatening situation, CODE situations
  • Experienced in wound care, from simple dressing change to complex wound vac care and troubleshooting
  • Performed Duties as a nursing preceptor for newly hired nurses, as well as nursing students still in the nursing program
  • Had exceptional IV skills, Team support, and an excellent Resource RN
  • Excellent critical thinking skills, Team player
  • As a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in acute care for Renal, Diabetic, and Oncology patients, responsibilities include both direct patient care and an educational role

Staff Nurse

National Kidney and transplant Institute
Manila, Philippines
06.2001 - 09.2003
  • Company Overview: Experience with Renal patients undergoing hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, with patient ratio 1:15 patients
  • Had performed Charge nurse roles in a very busy transplant unit
  • Prepare patient for upcoming transplant surgery, preop and post op care, including monitoring of complications
  • Experience with Renal patients undergoing hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, with patient ratio 1:15 patients

Occupational Registered Nurse

Genuino Ice Company
12.1996 - 05.2001
  • Handled more than 200 employees for Health and Safety of the company
  • Promotes health screening, perform emergency measures, first aid and proper transport to the level of care of its employees

Health Screener Role

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Data Collection: Accurately record health data and maintain confidentiality
  • Health Education: Provide individuals with information on their health status and recommend follow-up actions or lifestyle modifications
  • Event Coordination: Set up and manage health screening events, ensuring all equipment and supplies are available
  • Experience: Experience in health assessments and patient education is beneficial
  • Skills: Attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to educate individuals about their health

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

De Los Santos College
06.1996

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Chemotherapy management
  • Care coordination
  • Health education
  • Wound care management
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Medical Surgical Nurse Certified
  • RCFE administrator
  • ACLS and BLS certification
  • Biohazard Chemo Certification
  • RN stroke Certification
  • PALS Certified

Hobbies and Interests

  • Traveling
  • Listening to music
  • Sharing a great meal with friends

References

  • Sharlene Divinagracia, Charge Nurse, John Muir Medical Center, 925-325-1662
  • Luz Baldoza, Charge Nurse, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 925-219-5643

Timeline

Advice Nurse

Contra Costa Health Services
04.2021 - Current

Staff Nurse, Advance Level, Chemo Certified, Telemetry

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - Current

Staff Nurse Advance Level, Certified Medical Surgical Nurse, BSN

John Muir Medical Center
10.2003 - 03.2025

Staff Nurse

National Kidney and transplant Institute
06.2001 - 09.2003

Occupational Registered Nurse

Genuino Ice Company
12.1996 - 05.2001

Health Screener Role

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

De Los Santos College

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