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Mary Kathleen Monaghan

Beulah,Michigan

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
Frankfort, MI
07.2019 - Present
  • Night Supervisor
  • Ordering, organization of supplies needed for department
  • Training of staff related to emergency medical treatment

Staff Nurse

Spectrum Hospital
Ludington, MI
07.2015 - 07.2019
  • Completed assessment, treatment, evaluations of emergency room patients
  • Triage nurse - assessment of patient acuity and placement in department
  • Trauma room nurse

Staff Nurse

Munson Medical Center
Traverse City, MI
08.2009 - 07.2016
  • Respond quickly to Level 1 traumas and medical emergencies
  • Efficiently rotated as triage,float and bedside nurse
  • Comfortably treat critically ill patients of all ages
  • Maintain professional, compassionate attitude with the highest standard of care

Charge/Staff Nurse

Dayton Childrens Medical Center
Dayton, OH
1987 - 2009
  • Pediatric Intensive Unit
  • Specialized in critically ill patient: birth to 22 years of age
  • Active member of the Code Team and Pediatric Response Team
  • Frequently responded to trauma and medical alert in the emergency department
  • Supervised and provided leadership for the nursing staff in the nineteen bed PICU
  • Established a combination of both Nursing Personnel and unlicensed assistive personnel by integrating the patient census and acuity to provide better patient care
  • Coordinated staffing within the PICU and other units through the use of API computerized staffing and conference calls
  • Effectively transferred patients into and out of the PICU through collaboration with other units

Dialysis Nurse

Dayton Childens Medical Center
Dayton, OH
1995 - 2007
  • Worked closely with nephrologists to develop Acute Renal Replacement Therapies including: Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Veno-Venous -Hemodiafiltration and Hemodialysis.
  • Worked with medical supply companies to choose and purchase supplies needed for renal replacement therapies and R/O water system
  • Developed policies and procedures for the PICU to guide assessment, treatment and evaluation of each renal failure patient
  • Worked closely with the laboratory supervisor to develop "point of care testing" for evaluation and safety of dialysis treatment in the PICU, including quality review
  • Implemented and coordinated PICU staff education and yearly competency check offs. Provided house-wide in-services in reference to renal replacement therapies
  • Remained on 24-hour call for one week every 2-3 weeks in order to cover Acute Renal Replacement Therapy
  • Promoted open communication for staff when issues arouse in relation to the Renal Replacement Therapy

Heart Catheterization Nurse

Childrens Medical Center
Dayton, OH
1995 - 2007
  • Facilitated the patient transition fro Pre-op admission to discharge and provided assessment, treatment and conscious sedation
  • Monitored for Cardiac Arrhythmias and vital signs
  • Evaluated and managed post-procedure complications

Staff Nurse Intermediate Care Unit

Childrens Medical Center
Dayton, OH
1985 - 1987
  • Provided patient oriented care and family education to chronically ill and ventilator dependent patients
  • Proficient in ventilator assessment and trouble shooting, CVL (Broviac, infusaport PICC), GT, Colostomy and skin care
  • Tracheostomy Care: assessment, management, trouble shooting, tracheostomy routine changes bi-weekly and trouble shooting of he chronically ill patient

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wright State University
Dayton, OH
12-1984

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • American Heart Association CPR

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - Present

Staff Nurse

Spectrum Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2019

Staff Nurse

Munson Medical Center
08.2009 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wright State University

Charge/Staff Nurse

Dayton Childrens Medical Center
1987 - 2009

Dialysis Nurse

Dayton Childens Medical Center
1995 - 2007

Heart Catheterization Nurse

Childrens Medical Center
1995 - 2007

Staff Nurse Intermediate Care Unit

Childrens Medical Center
1985 - 1987

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