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Molly MacLean

Burnsville,MN

Summary

Compassionate registered nurse with current experience in critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient and family needs, attention to detail, and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Passionate about quality end-of-life and donor dignity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse, Peds ICU

M Health Fairview
Minneapolis, MN
01.2017 - Current
  • Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
  • Advised, coached and mentored experienced and new nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
  • Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
  • Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
  • Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Facilitated communication with care team members to ensure consistency and continuity of care across shifts.
  • Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.

Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse

M Health Fairview
Minneapolis, MN
02.2013 - Current
  • Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided respiratory treatments.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to provide optimal patient outcomes.
  • Facilitated communication between members of the health care team regarding changes in patient condition.
  • Monitored and cared for patients with cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, ICP devices, and CRRT machines.
  • Provided emotional support to families dealing with difficult diagnoses or prognoses.
  • Identified potential risk factors associated with certain medical conditions or treatments.
  • Provided care to critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Assisted with end of life and comfort measures when necessary.
  • Followed order sets for labs, monitoring and medication management.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Minnesota School of Business
Richfield
12-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Public And Community Health

Bethel University
St. Paul, MN
06-2008

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Critical care
  • Medication administration
  • Crisis management
  • Staff management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Evidence-based practice
  • End-of-life care
  • Team collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Charge Nurse, Peds ICU

M Health Fairview
01.2017 - Current

Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse

M Health Fairview
02.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Minnesota School of Business

Bachelor of Arts - Public And Community Health

Bethel University
Molly MacLean