Maureen Harding
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Experienced REGISTERED NURSE with 16 years of cardiac patients : medications , drips, hemodynamics, critical thinking and people skills<br>A team player<br>a good communicator<br>a patient advocate
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
monitor tech-LPN-RN
Salem Hospital
Salem, OR
12.1985 - 12.1995
- Closely monitored acute conditions. Monitor Tech (1985-1990)
- <b>LPN DUTIES:</b> (1990-1992) Under direct supervision of RN, cared for 6 med-surg patients<br> . <b>RN</b> <b> DUTIES</b> (1996-1999) <br><br>Under direct supervision of RN: Critical care internship <br><br>
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
05.2007 - 05.2008
Moving from Oregon to Arizona: Cardiac focus: status post cardiovascular procedures: stents, groin management, medication teaching, discharge teaching<br>Assessing need or obtained, interpreted appropriate lab testing<br>( PTT, INR, BUN,Creatinine)
Registered Nurse
Tucson Heart and Vascular Institute
Tucson, AZ
03.2010 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
, Tucson Arizona
03.2012 - Current
- Cardiac focus: stent, CHF, CRF ( chronic renal failure), dialysis patients, status post intervention: stents, Open heart surgery, pacemaker, cardiomyopathy and its medications,patient compliance, sodium and fluid restrictions
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Counseled and educated patients about medications, daily weights, signs and symptoms to report to the MD immediately such as a 3 pound weight gain
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Worcester State College
1974
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chemetaka Community College
1996
Skills
- Qualified lab result evaluator
- Strong clinical judgment
- Neurology awareness
- Acute care expertise
- Palliative care awareness
- Diabetes and nutrition educator
- Patient evaluation/intervention
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses Member
LICENSES
LICENSES:
OREGON NURSING LICENSE 092003187 RN
ARIZONA NURSING LICENSE RN 145708
REFERENCES:
available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
03.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tucson Heart and Vascular Institute
03.2010 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
05.2007 - 05.2008
monitor tech-LPN-RN
Salem Hospital
12.1985 - 12.1995
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Worcester State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chemetaka Community College