Michael Mayo
Stoneham,MA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience providing high-quality patient care in fast-paced healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes and delivering safe, evidence-based care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Danvers, Massachusetts
09.2023 - 03.2026
- Monitored patient vitals during dialysis treatments to ensure timely intervention and safety.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and self-care techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Assisted in training new staff on dialysis procedures and equipment usage.
- Responded to patient concerns and provided support during treatments.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team members to deliver comprehensive care for dialysis patients, enhancing treatment outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, and laboratory results in electronic health record system to support effective care management.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Performed daily machine maintenance, including water testing and filter replacement.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by administering advanced life support procedures.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Reviewed lab values prior to each dialysis treatment to ensure accuracy of data entered into the EMR system.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing workloads according to urgency.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Registered Nurse
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Cambridge, MA
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes, antibiotics, and other prescribed medications, ensuring compliance with established protocols to optimize patient recovery.
- Administered respiratory therapies and medications prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted in intubations and other advanced airway management procedures.
- Initiated therapeutic measures such as intubation, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopy, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol therapy and suctioning.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies within ventilator unit, effectively stabilizing patients during cardiac arrest situations.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Assessed patients' condition and implemented appropriate nursing interventions to ensure patient safety.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to respiratory critical care nursing practices.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings with other healthcare providers for review of clinical cases.
- Implemented infection control measures within the ventilator environment.
- Managed patient pain and discomfort through targeted pain management strategies, significantly enhancing overall patient comfort.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gases analysis and pulse oximetry.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly before use on each patient.
- Adhered strictly to hospital policies regarding medication administration procedures and documentation requirements.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in the absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions related to patient care management.
- Assisted physicians during various procedures such as endoscopic bronchoscopies or tracheostomies.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA11-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Dialysis procedures
- Emergency response
- Electronic health records
- Clinical collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Time management
- Infection control
- Emotional support
- Vent Dependent Patient Care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
Registered Nurse License, MA
Accomplishments
2022 Daisy Award Winner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
09.2023 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College