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Mary (Beth) Schiavone
Gallatin,TN
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Summary
Dedicated Staff Nurse skilled in patient education, safety, and direct care. Committed to delivering compassionate support while advocating for patients' needs and rights.
Experienced Staff Nurse with a strong background in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure safety, leveraging effective communication skills to foster trust and empowerment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Private Duty Health Care
Maxim Healthcare
Brentwood, TN
02.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
- Provided direct patient care
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for optimal documentation.
- Conducted regular evaluations of patient care standards, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Private Duty
All Heart Home Care
Murfreesboro, TN
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
Staff Nurse
StaffCo Inc
Hermitage, TN
04.2007 - 09.2019
- Administered patient care and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and preventive measures for better health management.
Staff Nurse
Alternative Healthcare Solutions
Lebanon, TN
04.2006 - 04.2007
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations to identify patient needs and adjust care accordingly.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing response times for patient requests and enhancing service delivery.
Education
Nursing
Sumner County Board of Education- Licenced Practical Nurse P
Gallatin, TN01-1985
High School Diploma -
Gallatin High School
Gallatin, TN06-1980
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse Tennessee #33602
- Certified in CPR Exp. 7/2027
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Private Duty Health Care
Maxim Healthcare
02.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Private Duty
All Heart Home Care
10.2019 - 02.2020
Staff Nurse
StaffCo Inc
04.2007 - 09.2019
Staff Nurse
Alternative Healthcare Solutions
04.2006 - 04.2007
Nursing
Sumner County Board of Education- Licenced Practical Nurse P
High School Diploma -
Gallatin High School