MaryJo Bailey
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Proficient Clinical Supervisor bringing over 25 years of experience to growing organization. Talented in improving nurse and staff competencies, managing staff schedules and overseeing delivery of care to various types of patients. Compassionate Infusion Nurse coordinating care for hematology and oncology patients. Offering a friendly personality and over years of experience providing both physical and emotional care to patients of all ages. Ready to join a new company that appreciates problem-solving and well-honed medication administration skills. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Loretto
10.2022 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Evaluated patients, determined care needs and managed implementation of treatment plan.
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
- Created and implemented improvement plans to resolve issues and drive improvements to deficient areas.
- Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety and service-related issues.
- Interacted with patients, asked appropriate questions and listened carefully to deliver high level of clinical care.
RN Vaccinator
Vanguard
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Kaba Fusion
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Emotionally supported patients during treatments and gave information on support groups and therapy services.
- Spoke with patients to better understand experienced side effects, noting details in charts for physician follow-up.
- Mixed medications for chemotherapy and iron infusions, carefully following physician specifications.
- Discussed importance of good nutrition during chemotherapy treatments and explained what side effects to expect.
- Administered prescribed medication and chemotherapy treatments in alignment with nursing standards.
- Monitored patients' reactions to chemotherapy and recommended methods for treating side effects.
- Accessed patient ports and PICC lines to start infusions and check for cleanliness.
- Updated patient charts using confidential electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Participated in continuing education programs and IVIG workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Lincare
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Emotionally supported patients during treatments and gave information on support groups and therapy services.
- Spoke with patients to better understand experienced side effects, noting details in charts for physician follow-up.
- Mixed medications for chemotherapy and iron infusions, carefully following physician specifications.
- Discussed importance of good nutrition during chemotherapy treatments and explained what side effects to expect.
- Administered prescribed medication and chemotherapy treatments in alignment with nursing standards.
- Monitored patients' reactions to chemotherapy and recommended methods for treating side effects.
- Accessed patient ports and PICC lines to start infusions and check for cleanliness.
- Updated patient charts using confidential electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Participated in continuing education programs and IVIG workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Home Care RN
Nursing Solutions Services
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Provided home health aide care providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
- Asked open-ended questions and delivered high level of attention to reliably assess patients' conditions.
- Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies and services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY05.1999
Skills
- Time Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Process Implementation
- Decision Making
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Supervision
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Managing Patient Cases
- Documentation Requirements
- Compliance With Regulatory Guidelines
- Information Protection
- Clinical Skills
- Staff Development
- Clinical Education
- Patient Relations
- Patient Health Education
- Improving Clinical Quality Outcomes
- Complying With Regulatory Guidelines
- Patient Records Administration
Department management
Staff Supervision
Staff Leadership
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Loretto
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare
09.2021 - 07.2022
RN Vaccinator
Vanguard
02.2021 - 09.2021
Infusion Registered Nurse
Kaba Fusion
03.2020 - 02.2021
Infusion Registered Nurse
Lincare
05.2019 - 03.2020
Home Care RN
Nursing Solutions Services
08.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Onondaga Community College
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