Mary Weeks
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Seasoned Emergency Room and Pre-Op Nurse with a proven track record at Ardent, adept in medical records management and emergency triage. Excels in maintaining privacy and confidentiality while fostering strong communication between doctors and patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through expert IV therapy skills and compassionate care. Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ardent Companies
Tulsa, Oklahoma
12.2012 - Current
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays or lab work according to physician orders.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families during stressful situations.
- Documented all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
Pre-Op Nurse
Ardent
Tulsa, Oklahoma
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Provided pre-operative care to patients by conducting patient assessments, obtaining vital signs and medical histories.
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room with patient preparation, including positioning, draping and skin preparation.
- Educated patients and families on pre-operative instructions, such as fasting and medications.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy prior to surgery and communicated any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Ensured all surgical equipment was properly sterilized before use.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and data related to pre-operative activities.
- Monitored patients during their recovery from anesthesia in order to ensure safety and comfort levels were maintained.
- Performed laboratory tests on specimens collected from patients prior to surgery.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medication when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with inserting catheters, chest tubes or other invasive devices into patients prior to surgery.
- Prepared all necessary materials for a successful operation, including instruments, sutures, supplies and medications.
- Consulted with anesthesiologists regarding the type of anesthesia needed based on individual patient needs.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals involved in the pre-operative process to ensure proper communication between teams.
- Adhered to infection control policies while providing care in order to minimize risk of contamination or spread of disease.
- Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition before, during or after a procedure according to established protocols.
- Verified that all equipment used for procedures is working correctly by performing routine maintenance checks.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK05-2004
Paramedic - Emergency Medical Technology
Indian Vo-tech
Muskogee, OK12-1991
Skills
- Condition Monitoring
- Medical Records Management
- Emergency triage
- Privacy and confidentiality
- IV Therapy and Skills
- Medication administration
- People Skills
- Communication between Doctors and Patients
- ACLS Certification
- BTLS Certification
- PALS Certification
Education and Training
Muskogee, OK,Tulsa, OK
Contact
Tulsa, OK 74127
Accomplishments
- Successfully made suggestions to improve and make safety areas at work.
- Patients and family thought that I was extremely kind and professional during a stressful time with their loved one.
- recognized an emergency situation that could have been detrimental to the patient was I was able to intervene before it got bad.
Timeline
Pre-Op Nurse
Ardent
08.2016 - 01.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ardent Companies
12.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Paramedic - Emergency Medical Technology
Indian Vo-tech
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