Mary Ethridge
Registered Nurse
Bogue Chitto,MS
Summary
Dynamic RN bringing 27 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. ACLS, TNCC, PALS, BLS, ENPC certifications.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Contract ER/ICU Travel Nurse
Medical One Staffers
Foley , AL
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse Staff ER /ICU/Float
Garden Park Hospital
Gulfport, MS
03.2012 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse - Travel
Medical One Staffers
Robertsdale, AL
04.2002 - 03.2012
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Performed routine medical check-ups and provided preventative care services to detect health issues early and take steps to prevent illness.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
MS Gulf Coast Community College Jeff Davis Campus
Biloxi, MS 08.1990 - 12.1994
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
undefinedTimeline
Registered Nurse Contract ER/ICU Travel Nurse
Medical One Staffers
08.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse Staff ER /ICU/Float
Garden Park Hospital
03.2012 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse - Travel
Medical One Staffers
04.2002 - 03.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
MS Gulf Coast Community College Jeff Davis Campus
08.1990 - 12.1994
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