Mary Small
Florence,SC
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at MUSC OF FLORENCE, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to mentor staff and advocate for patients, ensuring optimal recovery through strong clinical judgment and effective care plans. Committed to enhancing patient education and infection control measures for improved health outcomes.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
MUSC OF FLORENCE
01.1987 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Assisted in triaging patients, prioritizing care based on severity of conditions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and protocols.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sumpter Tech./USC
Sumpter, SCSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Family education
- Nursing staff leadership
Accomplishments
Former chemotherapy nurse.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MUSC OF FLORENCE
01.1987 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sumpter Tech./USC