Registered nurse
Mary Posey
PORT ARTHUR,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Aureus Medical, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Leveraged clinical judgment and compassion to enhance patient care, achieving high satisfaction. Skilled in both mental health and geriatric nursing, consistently prioritized holistic patient needs while mentoring new staff.
Overview
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Years of professional experience 25 years
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical Center Southeast Texas
03.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical
03.2016 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Childcare Degree - Childcare Development
Lamar State College, Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TexasAssociate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Lamar State College, Port Author
Port Arthur, TexasLicensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Lamar State College, Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TexasSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Lab result interpretation
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Cardiac care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Mental health nursing
- Geriatric nursing
Certification
ACLS certification
BLS certification
Pals certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical Center Southeast Texas
03.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical
03.2016 - Current
ACLS certification
BLS certification
Pals certification
Childcare Degree - Childcare Development
Lamar State College, Port Arthur
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Lamar State College, Port Author
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Lamar State College, Port Arthur
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