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Mary Wickerd-Fritch

Ardmore,OK

Summary

Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care and patient assistance during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in surgical setting.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital Ardmore
Ardmore, OK
07.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Provided care for 6 patients on Medical/Surgical floor
  • Provided care for 3 patients in Intermediate Care Unit

Nurse Technician

Mercy Hospital Ardmore
Ardmore, OK
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
  • Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
  • Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
  • Provided care for up to thirteen patients and worked under supervision of up to three nurses per shift.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking

Education

Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing

Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK
05.2016

Associate Of Applied Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA
05.2010

Skills

  • Treatment Preparation
  • Epic Systems
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Wound Management
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Microsoft Windows

Certification

  • ALS certified
  • BLS certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital Ardmore
07.2016 - Current

Nurse Technician

Mercy Hospital Ardmore
06.2015 - 06.2016

Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing

Murray State College

Associate Of Applied Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Whatcom Community College

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