Mary Anne Akin
Mesa,Arizona
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Banner Health, adept in patient assessments and emergency response. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and compassion, significantly enhancing patient care. Skilled in medication administration and fostering patient and family advocacy. Excelled in mentoring staff, showcasing leadership and empathy. Taken multiple courses in recognition and de-escalation of people in crisis.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner Health
1999.06 - 2022.07
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Providence Hospital School of Nursing
Holyoke, MA06.1970
Skills
Medication and IV administratioicat
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Documentation and Char
Patient education and counseling
Compassion and Empathy
Patient Monitoring
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Care Planning
Professional Bedside Manner
Physical assessments
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Critical Care
Medication Distribution
Precepting
Lab result interpretation
Team Coordination
EMR Systems
Performing EKGs
Complex Problem-Solving
Emergency Response
Maintaining privacy
Relationship Building
Vaccine administrion
Insulin medication assistance
High level of autonomy
Staff Supervision
Emergency Procedures
Chest pain management
HIPAA Education
Cardiac Care
Acute care expertise
Palliative care awareness
FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
Family advocate
Additional information
I've been a nurse for 52 years and worked in both ER and ICU for most of the time. I served in the Army Nurse Corp for 3 years from 1970-1973
I've personally experienced mental health issues with family members and have empathy for those who suffer
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Banner Health
1999.06 - 2022.07
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Providence Hospital School of Nursing