Mary Carol Rowan

• Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings to maintain or improve patients'' health status.
• Served as preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
• Advocated for needs of patients within healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
• Coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other support staff for optimal continuity of care after hospitalization.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
• Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
• Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
• Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings which resulted in improved symptoms management.
• Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients by effectively communicating with other healthcare providers.
• Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
• Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
• Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
• Served as strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in accordance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
• Contributed to reduction in hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene.
• Mentored new nurses as they transitioned into practice, providing guidance and support to promote professional growth.
• Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.

• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Championed quality improvement initiatives within unit by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based strategies.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Served as liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
• Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
• Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within healthcare facility.
• Implemented infection control measures within unit, maintaining safe environment for both patients and staff members.
• Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
• Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.

My role as afternoon House Supervisor including direct supervision of approximately 20 clinical employees, responsible for staffing personnel to deliver safe and efficient care.

• Ensured patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
• Informed patients and answered questions about health condition management and general health information.
• Observed and reported patients' condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document for future reference and review by other care team members.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Worked in PACU at Manatee Memorial Hospital.

Responsible for recovering all post op patients. Which includes VAD's patients, Lap Cholecystectomy, Bariatric Bypass, Robotic Assisted Hysterectomies, Ortho patients, very limited Pediatrics, Abdominal surgeries, Carotid Endarterectomy, etc.

• Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety.

Worked in the Trauma ICU.

Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.

• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
• Provided patient education.
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
• Followed infection control procedures.
• Cared for 2 patients/shift.
• Cared for patient's with hypothermia, CVVH, Ventilator dependent, Septic, EVD, post craniotomies , post lumbar laminectomies, cervical laminectomies, patients requiring pressors and titration of drugs, etc.

Worked in a 16 bed Medical/Surgical ICU.

Recovered Open Heart Bypass patients, post Fem-Fem Bypass, Carotid Endarterectomies, etc.

Cared for patient's receiving CVVH, EKOS, Hypothermia, Ventilator Dependent patients, IABP.

Cared for patients receiving Propofol, Pressors, Insulin Drips, Heparin, etc.

My Last 2 years I was House Supervisor responsible for staffing, all Rapid Responses, Code Blues,

Responsible for obtaining medications from the Pharmacy as Pharmacy closed at 11pm.

Responsible to assist staff with patient and family issues that arose.

Responsible to assist staff with patient care such starting IV's, inserting NG tubes, etc.

Assisted and set up transfer of patients including pediatrics to facilities that provided higher level of care.

Worked in the Medical/Surgical ICU. Cared for 2 patients.

Cared for patients with Bowel surgeries post operatively, CVVH, IABP,

Part of the Rapid Response and Code Blue team.

Cared for patients post stent placement after MI, temporary pacemakers external and transvenous.

Worked in the ICU and OH recovery unit and CIC.

Care for patients with CVVH, Hypothermia, Sepsis, Ventilator dependent, Guillian Barre, Myasthenia Gravis, etc patient.

Cared for patient's receiving pressors, insulin drips, etc.

My last 2 1/2 years I worked in the Acute Hemodialysis unit.

Taking care of 2 patients requiring hemodialysis treatments utilizing various accesses, grafts, shunts, fistulas, tunneled catheters, temporary catheters. Responsible to dialysis the acute patient in the ICU.

I started my career as a nursing assistant and stayed on as a graduate nurse when I finished nursing school.

I started out on a medical floor taking care of patients with Diabetes, COPD, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, pneumonia's, nursing home patients with PEG tube and assorted diagnosis.

Then I worked on a Neurology floor taking care of patients with seizures, post ICU patients with craniotomies, head traumas, various cervical and lumbar discectomy patients, post CVA's, MS patients, Myasthenia Gravis, Guillian Barre patients

Then I worked in the Medical / Surgical ICU caring for Ventilator dependent patients, COPD, Temporary pacemakers, septic patients, alcohol withdrawal, post vascular surgery patients, carotid endarterectomy, head and neck resections,

Was part of the Code Blue team, Quality committee.