Mary Theresa Middleton
On Call RN With Hospice Of Michigan
Big Rapids,MI
Summary
Health care and basic education are every human's right. I am a teacher and healthcare professional. All my career journeys and adventures have shown me how the two are explicitly interwoven.
The last twelve years have gifted me the opportunity to work in hospice. Care of the terminally ill is a unique privilege, and I have been the lucky recipient of this privilege. I learned much as a practitioner of End of Life Care while with Hospice of Michigan. Each encounter with a patient and family teaches me as much as I can teach or guide them. It is utterly satisfying. The learning, training, experiencing I've had with hospice in the last decade make me feel I could bring a significant chest of gifts to an RN role in the Care center / Call center / Triage. My experience, calmness, maturity, listening/hearing skills and dedication to diversity would dovetail nicely with the role I seek.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Hospice RN on Call
Hospice Of Michigan
Big Rapids, MI
04.2012 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Homecare on Call / Triage RN
Mercy Home Health Care
Cadillac, MI
08.2004 - 12.2011
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration, and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
ESL Teacher
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
09.1989 - 05.2003
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
Middle School Teacher
Catholic Schools Of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
09.1987 - 06.1989
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Instructed more than 23 middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Elementary School Teacher
Irish Government And British International Schools
Waterford, Ireland And Khartoum, Sudan, Ireland And Sudan
09.1980 - 05.1987
- Created and presented energetic and creative lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Humanitarian Aid Worker
Concern International
Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand And Cambodia
07.1982 - 08.1983
- Visited individuals in homes and attended group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements and procedures.
- Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
- Developed basic elementary schools and provided teacher training programs and Street Theater Performances to educate the camp community on basic health care eg managing diarrhea in infants, keeping water supplies safe from contamination for Kampuchean Refugees in Refugee Camps on the Thai Cambodian Border
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education And History
Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick
Limerick City, Ireland 09.1976 - 05.1980
Associate of Science - Nursing/ RN
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI 09.1991 - 05.1995
Skills
Proficient in Netsmart, effective communicator in both oral and written form, good listener, calm and reassuring in crisis, multitasker, inter culturally sensitive,
undefinedTimeline
Hospice RN on Call
Hospice Of Michigan
04.2012 - Current
Homecare on Call / Triage RN
Mercy Home Health Care
08.2004 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing/ RN
Ferris State University
09.1991 - 05.1995
ESL Teacher
Ferris State University
09.1989 - 05.2003
Middle School Teacher
Catholic Schools Of Atlanta
09.1987 - 06.1989
Humanitarian Aid Worker
Concern International
07.1982 - 08.1983
Elementary School Teacher
Irish Government And British International Schools
09.1980 - 05.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Education And History
Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick
09.1976 - 05.1980
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