Maureen Kirkpatrick

Experienced registered nurse dedicated to providing quality care to diverse populations. Regarded as a resource person and problem solver, leading by example in healthcare delivery.

Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

• Certificate in Healthcare Management (2012)
• Peripherally Inserted Central Line (PICC's) using ultrasound guidance. (2013)
• Certificate in Hands on Training program (HOT training) in emergency preparedness. (2011)

O.R., Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology

• Circulated in O.R. during minor procedures including Orthopedic, Gynecology, Colonoscopy, Urology and General Surgery.
• Circulated/Scrub nurse during Emergent C-Sections.
• Provide conscious sedation during procedures.
• Use of closure devices including StarClosure, Angioseal, Mynx and Exoseal.
• Familiar Vascular procedure and devices including orbital and directional atherectomy devices.
• Care for and management of the patient in the pre/post areas and procedural room.

Acute Care, Nursing Supervisor, Adjunct Nursing Instructor

• Years of floor experience in Med/Surg, E.R., I.C.U., O.B., and Ambulatory Care areas.
• Assisted with classroom instruction and clinical rotations in nursing homes and hospital settings.
• Made recommendations and referrals for all levels of care and formulated the written plan of care for Acute Care patients.
• Served as a resource for nursing in all departments.
• Responsible for scheduling all levels of nursing, managing staffing levels, performance evaluations, employee in-services and orientation.
• Coordinated patient referrals and discharge planning following current InterQual guidelines.
• Respond to cardiac emergencies following ACLS guidelines.

• Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
• Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
• Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
• Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care.Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
• Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
• Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
• Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.