Mindy McCuen
Council Bluffs,Iowa
Summary
Organized nursing professional with demonstrated success in healthcare settings and patient care. Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Compassionate with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
NURSE CARE COORDINATOR FULL TIME 40 HOURS
Nebraska Medicine
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Utilized standing orders, triage protocols and algorithms appropriately
- Obtained appropriate input and direction from providers to determine best clinical course of action and recommendations for specific patient health care needs
- Coordinated and scheduled same-day and walk-in appointments on provider schedules
- Advocated for patients' needs with internal team members, off-site program representatives and personal caregivers
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes
- Worked with patients to reschedule appointments and meet individual needs
- Coordinated efficient schedules of appointments for professional staff
- Managed nurse-directed patient telephone calls and walk-in patients requesting health care services.
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT FULL TIME 72 HOURS
Nebraska Medicine
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Reported patient condition to personnel during shift change to maintain quality and consistency of care
- Conducted individualized patient assessment and prioritized data collection to address patient immediate condition or needs
- Educated patient and family to facilitate discharge planning and continuum of care
- Collaborated with other RNs and physicians to develop quality patient care plans
- Referred patients to other healthcare providers and recommended community resources to improve patient wellbeing
- Investigated and reported significant medical errors and unanticipated outcomes resulting in patient harm
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatment options and possible outcomes
- Collaborated with members of healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care for patients.
ICU STAFF NURSE FULL TIME 72 HOURS
Mercy CHI
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Aided in activities of daily living, bathing, ambulation, toileting and turning and positioning
- Evaluated plan of care effectiveness and made revisions and recommendations based on analysis of patient responses to interventions
- Established priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies
- Educated patients on nutrition and pain management and worked with caregivers to discuss family involvement
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and advocated for, patient and family rights, age-specific needs and cultural and ethical beliefs
- Monitored and assessed patients' physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status and needs.
OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE FULL TIME 72 HOURS
Nebraska Medicine
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patient comfort measures during procedures
- Coordinated diagnostic testing or imaging to verify readiness for surgery
- Communicated with patients and caregivers to explain procedures, implement preparations and discuss post-operative care
- Documented pertinent information in patient medical record using facility EMR system
- Maintained constant vigilance over patient care to verify safety precautions
- Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols
- Readied rooms, supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support.
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE12.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING -
Colorado Tech University
Colorado Springs, CO02.2021
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING -
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA05.2018
Skills
- Care planning
- Teamwork
- Analytical thinking
- Organization
- Coordination
- Problem-solving
- Case Management
- Nursing Staff Leadership
Certification
- National Society of Leadership and Success Member
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
NURSE CARE COORDINATOR FULL TIME 40 HOURS
Nebraska Medicine
02.2023 - 05.2023
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT FULL TIME 72 HOURS
Nebraska Medicine
11.2021 - 02.2023
ICU STAFF NURSE FULL TIME 72 HOURS
Mercy CHI
04.2020 - 11.2021
OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE FULL TIME 72 HOURS
Nebraska Medicine
09.2018 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Health Administration
Clarkson College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING -
Colorado Tech University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING -
Iowa Western Community College
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