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Mary Jane Gornet

Registered Nurse Supervisor
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Responsible nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 4 years of experience in taking care of my husband with ALS.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1

Work as a nurse supervisor at a nursing home

1
1

Work as a nurse supervisor at a long term care facility

Work History

Registered Nurse

Santa Monica Healthcare
Santa Monica, CA
07.2022 - Current
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Nurse Manager

Michael
9904 Litzsinger Road
07.2012 - 03.2016
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Changed sterile dressings.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Winona State University
1996

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Committed team player
  • Adaptable
  • Worked with ventilators
  • worked with tracheostomy: changed tracks, cleaned trachs, and assess traces
  • worked with hoyer lift
  • worked with changing Foley catheter and worked with in and out catheter
  • Teambuilding
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Active Listening
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Written Communication
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Self-Motivated
  • Data Entry
  • Attention to Detail
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Problem-Solving
  • Good Telephone Etiquette

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Santa Monica Healthcare
07.2022 - Current

Nurse Manager

Michael
07.2012 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Winona State University

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