Mary Harvey
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at HonorHealth, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in medication administration and wound care, I excel in patient advocacy and team coordination, fostering a positive environment that prioritizes safety and holistic patient needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HonorHealth
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Senior Account Executive
HSBC Finance Corporation
Glendale
08.1999 - 12.2008
Education
Nursing
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ12.2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic disease management
- ADL assistance
- Medical assessment
- Patient counseling
- Personal care needs
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emotional awareness
- Cardiac care
- Geriatric nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
- Mental health nursing
- Family advocacy
- Seizure management
- Supply restocking
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Care plan development
- Patient care planning
- Nursing staff leadership
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Complex Problem-solving
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency care
- Feeding assistance
- At-risk patient care
Certification
BLS,
CRRN,
TCAR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HonorHealth
03.2017 - Current
Senior Account Executive
HSBC Finance Corporation
08.1999 - 12.2008
Nursing
Ottawa University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Gateway Community College