Mary Anne Franks
Nettleton,MS
Summary
Adept at leading with compassion, my tenure at North Mississippi Medical Center highlights my proficiency in staff leadership and patient care. I excel in medication and IV administration, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency. My role in training nurses and coordinating care showcases a blend of technical expertise and empathetic patient support, significantly enhancing healthcare delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
11.2014 - Current
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
06.2011 - 11.2014
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to stepdown/intermediate care patients.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS05.2011
Skills
- Employee performance
- Staff Leadership
- Duty delegation
- Problem-Solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Staff education and training
- Patient Care Assignment
- EMR Systems
- Licensed RN
- Compassionate and Patient
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
11.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
06.2011 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Mississippi Community College
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