Mary Agnes Chacon
Gallatin,TN
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 3.5 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering excellent patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCU RN
HCA Tristar Hendersonville
10.2023 - Current
- Administered various types of vasoactive medications, titrating doses accurately based on hemodynamic parameters assessment for optimal patient response.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between levels of care by coordinating with other departments within the hospital during admissions or transfers processes.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by sharing expertise and collaborating with peers, contributing to the overall development of the CCU team''s collective skill set.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult health situations, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Trained new nurses as a preceptor, educating them on hospital protocols and evidence based practices.
Apheresis/Photopheresis Oncology RN
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Completed initial examinations and intake questions for each appointment.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Drove collection and quality compliance for blood, cells, tissue and apheresis donations.
- Connected with donors by listening and determining value of donations.
- Performed apheresis collections according to established procedures, guidelines and contracts.
Cardiovascular ICU RN
Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Used PA catheters to monitor the hemodynamic status of cardiac patients.
- Monitored and treated post-op cardiovascular surgery patients.
- Administered and titrated vasoactive drugs, thrombolytic therapy.
- Interpreted arrhythmias via EKG and intervened in codes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
RN, Medical-Surgical
St. Bernards Medical Center
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05.2019
Skills
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Emotional Support
- Medication Administration
- Reliable and Responsible
- Documentation and Reporting
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Detail-Oriented
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Nominee
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
CCU RN
HCA Tristar Hendersonville
10.2023 - Current
Apheresis/Photopheresis Oncology RN
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Cardiovascular ICU RN
Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital
07.2021 - 03.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical
St. Bernards Medical Center
11.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Arkansas State University
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