Mary Murphy-Maciak
Hackettstown,New Jersey
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 34 years in acute, primary, and specialty care. Expertise in delivering high-quality patient care, managing complex cases, and leading teams. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and implementing evidence-based practices. Known for strong patient relationships, staff mentoring, and navigating complex healthcare systems. Seeking to leverage extensive clinical and leadership skills in a clinician role to enhance patient care and drive excellence.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRE-OP and PACU Staff Nurse
Emmaus Surgical Center
12.2007 - Current
- Responsible for pre-operative assessment and Preparation of GI, Orthopedic and General patients for surgery.
- Pre and Post operative Education.
- Played an integral role in successful accreditation surveys by consistently meeting or exceeding established benchmarks for quality patient care.
- Assisted with the training of student nurses, sharing knowledge about Pre-Op nursing responsibilities.
PRE-OP and PACU Staff Nurse
Advanced Surgical Center
04.2006 - 09.2020
- Responsible for Prepping Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Patients.
- Reduced post-surgery complications by closely monitoring vital signs and addressing issues promptly.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, ensuring proper understanding for successful recoveries at home.
Corporate Pediatric Nurse
Bright Horizons Onsite at Wyeth Pharmaceutical
10.1998 - 06.2007
- Responsible for the day to day operations and medical care of children and caregivers.
- Administration of daily medications and disease management of pediatric chronic illnesses.
- Assessment of medical and emergency conditions with referral to their PCP.
- Trained caregivers in blood borne pathogen and OSHA standards.
- Maintained medical records for compliance of NJ mandated immunization and annual physicals.
- Participated in monthly safety committee meetings.
Staff Nurse
Montclair Medical Group
08.1997 - 04.1998
- Responsible for managing the daily operations of three cardiologists within a seventeen physician Multi-specialty group.
- Provided services, stress testing, EKG, holter monitors and pacemaker interrogation.
- Scheduled patient for cardiac catheterizations, Angioplasties and cardio version.
- Provided patient education for planned tests, surgeries and medication regimes.
- Supervised Medical Assistants.
Per-diem Critical Care Nurse
Mountainside Hospital
06.1994 - 08.1997
- Staff week-end coverage rotating to all critical Care units
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care to diverse populations in the critical care setting including cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, and surgical cases.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through effective communication strategies during times of stress or uncertainty.
Critical Care Staff Nurse
Mountainside Hospital
06.1992 - 08.1994
- Full time staff nurse SICU/MICU/Telemetry units.
- Managed total care of critically ill post-operative Surgical and medical patients including pain Management.
- Proficient in arterial lines, ventilator care and Management of cardiac arrhythmias.
- Participated in code team response and cardiac Resuscitation onsite and throughout the hospital.
Staff Nurse
Mountainside Hospital
08.1990 - 06.1992
- Provided direct post-operative nursing care in a 34 bed medical/orthopedic surgical unit.
- Administered daily medications/wound care And pain management via PCA pumps.
- Patient education and discharge planning.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.1990
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Anesthesia recovery
- Patient Education
- Compassionate Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Critical Care
- Intravenous Lines
- Venipuncture
Timeline
PRE-OP and PACU Staff Nurse
Emmaus Surgical Center
12.2007 - Current
PRE-OP and PACU Staff Nurse
Advanced Surgical Center
04.2006 - 09.2020
Corporate Pediatric Nurse
Bright Horizons Onsite at Wyeth Pharmaceutical
10.1998 - 06.2007
Staff Nurse
Montclair Medical Group
08.1997 - 04.1998
Per-diem Critical Care Nurse
Mountainside Hospital
06.1994 - 08.1997
Critical Care Staff Nurse
Mountainside Hospital
06.1992 - 08.1994
Staff Nurse
Mountainside Hospital
08.1990 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montclair State University
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Critical Care
- Intravenous Lines
- Venipuncture
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