Mary Frances McCarthy
Delmar,NY
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.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
05.2001 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff, anywhere from 10-80 people.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Prepped 30+ operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Used PICIS/OR Manager to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and mock scenario workshops.
Advertising Manager
New York State Dental Society
01.1993 - 05.2001
- Planned and prepared advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services and work with customers, company officials and advertising agencies.
- Managed subscription base of over 14,000 readers.
- Inspected layouts and advertising copy and edited scripts, audio and videotapes and other promotional material to adhere to specifications.
- Attended customer meetings, trade shows and conferences as company representative.
- Alerted and contacted customers about account or informational issues to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Job Coach
Wildwood Programs
08.1990 - 01.1993
- Counseled as many as 20 clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
- Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
- Evaluated, and determined job targets based on skills and personality.
- Helped recommend vocations and build application documents.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maria College
Albany, NY05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
State University of New York At Albany
Albany, NY05.1990
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Nursing Consultation
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medical Supply Management
- Nursing Assignments
- Pathology
- Coordination
- Patient Intervention
- Equipment Selection
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Additional Information
In July of 2014 I spent 9 days in Port Au Prince Haiti. I was with the organization Catholic Relief Services volunteering at a hospital that was caring for patients still affected by a large earthquake 6 months earlier.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center Hospital
05.2001 - Current
Advertising Manager
New York State Dental Society
01.1993 - 05.2001
Job Coach
Wildwood Programs
08.1990 - 01.1993
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maria College
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
State University of New York At Albany
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