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Mary Grace Chan

Ridgewood

Summary

Energetic and motivated Registered Nurse with twenty four years of direct patient care experience. Diverse background using long-term, palliative care, sub-acute, acute, and critical care, pre-op and PACU care to deliver nursing excellence.

Seeking a part-time/ full time days staff nurse position in the top-notch Surgical Admission Suite of Hackensack University Medical Center with a commitment to unparalleled patient care and evidence based practice.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BSN-RNBC Part Time Hybrid PACU RN

Hackensack University Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
  • Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to patients in post-operative recovery room.
  • Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
  • Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
  • Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

BSN-RNBC

Hackensack University Medical Center
12.2010 - 11.2019

Part-time staff RN- Critical Care Float Pool (worked mostly on SICU)

  • 14 bed high acuity Surgical ICU in a tertiary medical center
  • Responsible for acute post surgical care of neuro, abdominal, general, ENT, orthopedic, vascular surgery patients, and overflow Medical patients
  • Management of patients requiring advanced airway and ventilator management,
  • Frequent assessment, monitoring, and titration of vasoactive, cardiac, insulin, paralytic, and sedation drips
  • Care and maintenance of invasive hemodynamic lines and monitors including primarily central venous and arterial, ICP, and occasional pulmonary artery catheter
  • Care, monitoring, and assessment of patients receiving advanced life supporting treatments including IABP
  • Participates in collaborative multidisciplinary rounds with all members of the healthcare team to insure quality, evidence-based, and safe care of patients
  • Assists with all medical emergencies, utilizing current ACLS guidelines of practice
  • Provides patient education on disease process and preventive measures
  • Develops great rapport between patient, family, staff, and members of the interdisciplinary team
  • Record and reports critical laboratory values to medical team and provides interventions as appropriate
  • Proficient at IV insertion; evaluates effectiveness of IV and oral medication
  • Peer leadership by orienting and precepting new and experienced nurses

BSN-RNBC

Hackensack University Medical Center
10.2007 - 12.2010

Full-time staff RN- CCU

BSN-RNBC

Hackensack University Medical Center
05.2001 - 10.2007

Full-time staff RN - 5Main/9 Pavilion

Flight Attendant

Philippine Airlines
07.1994 - 10.1999

Full-time domestic and international flights

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Santo Tomas
Philippines
03.1993

Skills

  • BSN: University of Santo Tomas, Philippines 1993 Dean's List 1989-1993
  • Top 19 Philippine Nursing Board Examination 1993

Certification

AHA Basic Life Support Certification

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

NIH Stroke Certification

EKG Certification



Timeline

BSN-RNBC Part Time Hybrid PACU RN

Hackensack University Medical Center
11.2019 - Current

BSN-RNBC

Hackensack University Medical Center
12.2010 - 11.2019

BSN-RNBC

Hackensack University Medical Center
10.2007 - 12.2010

BSN-RNBC

Hackensack University Medical Center
05.2001 - 10.2007

Flight Attendant

Philippine Airlines
07.1994 - 10.1999

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Santo Tomas
Mary Grace Chan