Mary Jean Mulligan
Albany,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable team member who is successful at managing multiple priorities of the unit, staff, and patients with a positive attitude. Possesses the wllingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A very detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Always has the best interest of the patients in mind.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Peter's Hospital
2019.02 - Current
- Managing postoperative thoracic patients who have had surgeries such as a thoracotomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, hiatal hernia repair, and esophagectomy.
- Trained and oriented five new graduate RNs - as well as a various number of new agency RNs to the unit - by providing orientation sessions, demonstrating clinical skills on job training, and offering constructive feedback during evaluations.
- Nurse residency graduate in February 2020.
- Administers oral, IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Managing patient pain with PCAs and epidurals, including assessments of the lines and side effects.
- Frequent insertion of IVs, as well as NGTs, and foley catheters.
- Management of tube feeds and a variation of blood products.
- Document on all patient care activities in electronic health records both accurately and timely.
- Managing the direct care of patients, conducting assessments and documenting care activities.
- Critical thinking and assessment skills, including recognition of a patient change and/or decline and need to initiate a rapid response and transfer to a higher level of care.
- Monitoring patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment.
- Managing patient assignments ensuring appropriate staffing levels in accordance with census acuity level.
- Acting as one of the main charge nurses since May 2020.
- Balancing the night RN schedule for the last year.
- Telemetry certified - being able to recognize, interpret, and treat different cardiac rhythms.
- Admitting and discharging patients.
- Continuous education for staff regarding policies and procedures.
- Member of Workplace Violence Prevention Council at SPH since November 2023.
Patient Care Technician
Albany Memorial Hospital
2017.04 - 2019.01
- Worked as a patient care technician on two medical-surgical units, as well as the emergency department.
- Telemetry certified - included full monitoring of telemetry patients, interpreting rhythms, and notifying the RN of any issues or changes with the patient's telemetry and rhythm.
- Assisted with mobility by turning, positioning and ambulating patients.
- Prepared for patient admissions by cleaning rooms and setting up ordered equipment for each patient's needs.
- Assisted patients with bathing and feeding for personal health and wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the RN.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - RN To BSN
Maria College of Albany
Albany, NY08.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Memorial College of Nursing
Albany, NY12.2018
No Degree - Nursing Pre-requisites
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.2017
Skills
- Patient Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Time Management
- Compassion and Empathy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Peter's Hospital
2019.02 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Albany Memorial Hospital
2017.04 - 2019.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - RN To BSN
Maria College of Albany
Associate of Science - Nursing
Memorial College of Nursing
No Degree - Nursing Pre-requisites
Hudson Valley Community College
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