Mary Joy C. Myrick

-Maintained accurate and detailed patient medical records within electronic health records.

-Provided clear and concise patient education on health conditions, medication regimens, preventative care practices and resources to help maintain open communication.

-Performed administrative tasks such as data entry, placing referrals, scheduling follow-up care, ordering supplies, processing insurance verifications & pre-authorizations as needed.

-Conducted pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments as needed.

-Ensured compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the coordinator of health services.

-Performed and recorded required screening programs; notified parents when further medical evaluation was indicated.

-Administered daily and PRN medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician for children diagnosed with ADHD, epilepsy, and Type 1 diabetes.

-Maintained appropriate standards from OSHA regarding contact with, and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials within the school.

-Administered flu vaccines to elementary & middle school students throughout the island of Oahu, HI according to established protocols and safety guidelines

-Monitored patients for signs of allergic reactions and other adverse events

-Provided patient education on vaccine safety, efficacy and administration

-Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate information is provided to patients & maintained accurate records of vaccine administration and patient information

-Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA ( March 2006 - June 2010)

-Weed Army Community Hospital, Ft. Irwin, CA (January 2005-February 2006)

-Landstuhl Medical Center, Landstuhl Germany (December 2001-December 2004)

-Exhibited critical thinking skills and nursing care for normal and high-risk (preeclampsia, diabetic, multiple pregnancies) patients on labor and delivery, antepartum & postpartum units. Managed an average caseload of two patients in active labor and four to six patients antepartum/postpartum. Monitored & evaluated fetal heart tracing strips through examination and fetal monitors to ascertain potential problems while documenting activity accordingly to facilitate safe labor management.

-Worked in the operating room during & after emergency C-sections and other gynecologic surgeries Provide care to patients after C-sections, to include postop VS monitoring, assessment of lung and bowel sounds, pain assessment, and wound care.

-Collaborated with ancillary staff as part of a care team involving patients, medical staff, students, and non-medical staff for safe and comprehensive health care focused on individual patient and family member needs. Contacted physician and anesthesia at appropriate time to administer pain-management medications and begin the birthing process. Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, vacuum or forceps assisted deliveries.

-Patient advocacy- Providing comprehensive childbirth education to expectant mothers regarding labor stages, breathing techniques, and postpartum care. Offering patient resources for further assistance if needed.

-Reviewed and signed off on infant assessments and observed transitions through recovery.

-Cared for and assisted with delivery for patients who have lost a child due to spontaneous abortion or intrauterine fetal demise.

-Performed Charge Nurse duties on a recurring night shift basis and was Assistant Head Nurse when needed