Maura Recke
Wildwood,United States
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse and Patient Care Technician from Mercy Hospital St. Louis, adept in medication and IV administration and demonstrating unparalleled compassion and empathy. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction, streamlining healthcare delivery, and fostering patient safety.
Proven expertise in patient assessments with a commitment to ongoing professional development and patient-centered care. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
12.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Louis Community College
05.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Management
- Charge nurse experience
- Seizure Management
Certification
- NIH Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
12.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
01.2022 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Louis Community College
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