Molly Breen
Minooka,IL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers, excelling in patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Mastered IV drug therapy management and demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities. Enhanced patient satisfaction through personalized care, contributing to a safer, more efficient medical-surgical unit.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/ Pediatric Unit
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual's needs.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Utilized Meditech Expanse to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Gardens at Park Point
06.2020 - 03.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of 20-30+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bolingbrook, IL12-2023
No Degree - Pre Requisites of Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL01-2022
Certified Nurses Assistant -
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL01-2021
Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Clinical Documentation
- Pain Management
- Health Promotion
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Counseling
- Wound Dressing
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Pediatric nursing
- IV drug therapy management
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/ Pediatric Unit
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
03.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
07.2021 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Gardens at Park Point
06.2020 - 03.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
No Degree - Pre Requisites of Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Certified Nurses Assistant -
Joliet Junior College
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