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Mary Catherine Montpas

Cleveland,GA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

NGHS
09.2020 - Current
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Registered Nurse, PACU

NGHS
11.2016 - 09.2020
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool(Critical Care)

NGHS
08.2008 - 11.2016
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Leesburg Regional Hospital
09.2005 - 08.2008
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

NGHS
08.2002 - 09.2005
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

University Community Hospital
05.1992 - 08.2002
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL

Nursing

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Critical Care
  • Medical Assessment
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Procedure Preparations
  • High Level of Autonomy

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS, BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

NGHS
09.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse, PACU

NGHS
11.2016 - 09.2020

Registered Nurse, Float Pool(Critical Care)

NGHS
08.2008 - 11.2016

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Leesburg Regional Hospital
09.2005 - 08.2008

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

NGHS
08.2002 - 09.2005

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

University Community Hospital
05.1992 - 08.2002

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hillsborough Community College

Nursing

The University of Tampa

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