Maura zackey
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse skilled in EKG interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, and emergency response. Committed to delivering exceptional patient education and care coordination in high-acuity environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Buffalo
01.2023 - Current
- Interpreted complex EKGs accurately: Assessing rhythm disturbances or conduction blocks.
- Hemodynamic Monitoring: Interpreting vital signs, oxygen saturation, and fluid balance.
- Medication Administered and IV Therapy: Administered antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, diuretics, and titrated drips.
- Cardiovascular Assessment: Assessing hemodynamics, heart/lung sounds, peripheral pulses, and capillary refill.
- Cardiac Emergency Response: Rapid identification of and intervention during cardiac/respiratory arrests.
- Delivered pre-operative and post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients, ensuring recovery and managing complications following CABG, valvular repair, replacement, pacemaker, and defibrillator implantation.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac conditions and post-discharge care, enhancing understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care for patients with acute coronary syndrome, improving patient outcomes through coordinated interventions.
- Balancing high-acuity patient load while responding to continuous monitor alarms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brothers Of Mercy
Clarence
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records to maintain accurate health information.
- Performed wound care management, including changing dressings and administering topical ointments.
- Administered medication, including injections and pills, in accordance with physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs and observed changes in physical/mental health, reporting significant findings to the RN.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brothers Of Mercy
Clarence
06.2015 - 03.2019
- Monitored vital signs and communicated significant changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Supported residents in daily living activities and personal care to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Responded promptly to call lights and addressed patient needs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NYLPN - Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NYACLS -
American Heart Association
BLS -
American Heart Association
Skills
- Cardiac assessment
- EKG interpretation
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Feeding pumps
- Emergency response
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Patient education
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brothers Of Mercy
05.2019 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brothers Of Mercy
06.2015 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
LPN - Nursing
Trocaire College
ACLS -
American Heart Association
BLS -
American Heart Association