Maura Recke
Wildwood,MO
Summary
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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
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.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Louis Community College
05.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and Empathy
- Time Management
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Type 35 WPM
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Maintaining privacy
Certification
- CPR
- BLS
- NIH
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