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Maureen FitzGerald

Apple Valley,MN

Summary

Retired RN with compassion for patients and families navigating today's health care setting. While I am not in a position to continue my nursing career, I feel I can still help people on the phone and in person to make their experience easier, brighter and generally satisfying.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Nephrology

Health Partners
04.2017 - 09.2021
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.

RN Careline

Health Partners
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

RN Pulmonary and Sleep

Health Partners
09.2014 - 11.2016
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

RN Pulmonary and Sleep

Marshfield Clinic
01.2005 - 09.2014

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Emergency Department RN

Sacred Heart Hsopital
05.1982 - 01.2005
  • Regularly attended continuing education classes and workshops, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in emergency nursing practices and patient care techniques.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families, fostering open communication channels during challenging medical situations.
  • Maintained compliance with hospital policies and procedures, adhering to strict infection control practices to reduce the spread of disease.
  • Consistently maintained accurate electronic health records, promoting seamless coordination of care among healthcare providers.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Managed critical patient situations by utilizing advanced cardiac life support and trauma nursing skills.
  • ACLS certified and instructor

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
05-1982

High School Diploma -

Aquinas High School
La Crosse, WI
05-1978

Skills

  • Compassion and empathy
  • Quality improvement
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Typing skills

Timeline

RN Nephrology

Health Partners
04.2017 - 09.2021

RN Careline

Health Partners
11.2016 - 04.2017

RN Pulmonary and Sleep

Health Partners
09.2014 - 11.2016

RN Pulmonary and Sleep

Marshfield Clinic
01.2005 - 09.2014

Emergency Department RN

Sacred Heart Hsopital
05.1982 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

High School Diploma -

Aquinas High School
Maureen FitzGerald