MAUREEN WILLSON
Sandy Spring,MD
Summary
- Registered Nurse with 20 years of clinical experience across acute care, surgical recovery, and patient education. Proven ability to communicate complex medical information clearly to patients, families and healthcare professionals. Adept at building trust , managing care plans, and influencing treatment decisions- skills all directly aligned with pharmaceutical sales.
- Known for professionalism, attention to detail, deep understanding of pharmacology, disease states, and healthcare system. Now seeking to leverage clinical expertise and interpersonal strengths in a dynamic pharmaceutical sales role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse
Bruno Brown Plastic Surgery
Bethesda, MD
01.2022 - Current
- Deliver expert post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from elective cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
- Monitor vital signs, assess recovery progress, and manage postoperative complications.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical staff to ensure a seamless transition from the OR to the PACU.
- Administer IV medications, wound care, and discharge instructions tailored to each procedure and patient's recovery plan.
- Maintain meticulous records in accordance with HIPAA and accreditation standards.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Business Manager
IM Designs
Bethesda, MD
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Researched competitive landscape in order to develop strategic plans that would provide a competitive advantage over competitors.
- Conducted research on current industry trends to identify potential areas for improvement in business operations.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Managed a team of staff members, providing guidance and direction to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to generate reports on customer satisfaction levels.
- Developed key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of operational processes.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Created detailed reports on the performance of individual departments within operations.
- Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
- Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
RN-Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Assigned to provide care to patients recovering from general anesthesia and moderate sedation after a variety of surgical procedures and interventions. Monitor vital signs, assess level of sedation and carefully observe for adverse reactions. Collaborate with operating team and house administrator on plan of care for patients. Communicate and provide teaching with patients and family members regarding discharge and follow up care. Work with pediatric and adult/geriatric patient population. Experience with the preoperative area, phase II recovery, and preoperative screening phone calls.
RN- Emergency Department & Pediatric Emergency Dept.
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and if necessary, delegating patient care to a specified group of patients. Collaborate with physicians, medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given. Provide care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient (as defined in the unit scope of care). Triages each patient and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. Performs focused assessments of chief complaint in timely manner according to established triage guidelines. Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient's age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Involve appropriate parties (i.e. patient's family or guardian, outside agencies) in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of the patient as needed.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
Rockville , MD
01.2004 - 12.2008
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marymount University
Arlington, VABachelor of Science - Health Education and Promotion; Community Health
East Carolina University
GreenvilleSkills
- Communication skills
- Healthcare collaboration
- Operations management
- Partnership development
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Timeline
Business Manager
IM Designs
08.2022 - 05.2024
Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse
Bruno Brown Plastic Surgery
01.2022 - Current
RN-Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2022
RN- Emergency Department & Pediatric Emergency Dept.
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2013
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
01.2004 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marymount University
Bachelor of Science - Health Education and Promotion; Community Health
East Carolina University
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