Mary E Reynolds
Summary
After 45 years of a wonderful Nursing career I decided to retire and seek employment in another setting.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Beebe Healthcare/ Beebe Medical Group
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Volunteer
Beebe Healthcare
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported hospital staff in daily tasks, resulting in improved efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Restocked medical supplies and consumables to prepare procedure rooms.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of comfort and understanding.
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate care and assistance during hospital visits.
- Supported hospital staff by changing bedding and assisting with meals.
- Provided administrative support by filing documents, coordinating charts and answering phones.
- Maintained clean and safe environments for patients, families, and staff by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Participated in health and wellness initiatives by providing information to patients and families.
Volunteer
Beebe Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported hospital staff in daily tasks, resulting in improved efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Restocked medical supplies and consumables to prepare procedure rooms.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of comfort and understanding.
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate care and assistance during hospital visits.
- Supported hospital staff by changing bedding and assisting with meals.
- Provided administrative support by filing documents, coordinating charts and answering phones.
- Maintained clean and safe environments for patients, families, and staff by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Participated in health and wellness initiatives by providing information to patients and families.
Office Registered Nurse
Beebe Healthcare / Beebe Medical Group
08.2003 - 06.2011
- Monitored vital signs regularly to track changes in patient conditions that may require immediate intervention or adjustment in treatment plans.
- Managed medication inventory, ensuring proper storage conditions and timely replenishment to prevent shortages or delays in patient care.
- Administered vaccinations to protect patients from preventable diseases while following established protocols for safe injection practices.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by addressing their concerns thoroughly and providing prompt assistance when needed.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing patient appointments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illnesses or difficult diagnoses through empathetic listening and genuine compassion.
- Performed regular quality checks on medical equipment to ensure optimal functionality during daily use while minimizing malfunctions during critical moments of patient care.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Baltimore, MDHigh School Diploma -
Elizabeth Seton High School
Bladensburg, MD06.1967
Skills
- Organization skills
- Time Management
- Telephone skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer/Client relations
- Scheduling appointments
- File Management
- Professional Demeanor
- Information Protection
- Office equipment operations
Timeline
Volunteer
Beebe Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beebe Healthcare/ Beebe Medical Group
05.2013 - 04.2016
Volunteer
Beebe Healthcare
07.2011 - 05.2013
Office Registered Nurse
Beebe Healthcare / Beebe Medical Group
08.2003 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth Seton High School
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