Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
DAISY Award
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Monica McCune

Midland City,AL

Summary

Compassionate RN with extensive experience at Southeast Health Medical Center, excelling in empathetic patient support and meticulous medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and critical decision-making. Recognized for promoting safe environments and fostering collaborative care, leading to improved health outcomes and patient comfort.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Floor Nurse

Southeast Health Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
  • Utilized EPIC to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
  • Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
  • Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
  • Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
  • Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
  • Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
  • Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies such as blood products, electrolyte replacement, and antibiotics.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

RN Circulator

Southeast Health Medical Center
04.2024 - 08.2024
    • Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
    • Supported patient emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
    • Maintained aseptic environments through proper sterilization techniques and equipment handling.
    • Optimized efficiency within the operating room by managing supplies inventory and maintaining appropriate stocking levels.
    • Reduced surgery complications by providing effective perioperative care to patients.

RN-Urology

Wellstar MCG-Formerly Augusta University Health
03.2022 - 02.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Prepare procedure room, maintained sterile field, and assisted in-office procedures: cystoscopy, urethral stent removal, cystography, nephrostogram, circumcision, prostate biopsy, testosterone pellet insertion, and PNE (Peripheral Nerve Evaluation) trials.
  • Set-up and independently perform Flurourodynamic study (FUDS).
  • Urinary catheter insertion and removal (urethral and suprapubic).
  • Administer testosterone and Lupron injections as prescribed.
  • Phone triage, ensure accuracy of physician/patient needs.
  • Charge Nurse coverage during maternity leave of fellow employee for three months.

RN

University Health Care System
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Manager

For Paws Only Pet Resort, Inc.
10.2015 - 05.2021
    • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
    • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
    • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
    • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
    • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
    • Dog behavior management and body language.
    • Care of grooming and boarding dogs.

LPN Charge Nurse

Extendicare Health And Rehab
04.2019 - 09.2019
    • Provided hands-on care to rehab and long-term residents.
    • Implement nursing care plans, fall prevention, wound care, management of patient medications and medication cart with reconciliation of narcotic medication.
    • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
    • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
    • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.

Home Health LPN

Premier Home Care
09.2012 - 10.2015
    • Daily in-home care of pediatric patient with diagnosis of Smith-Magenis Syndrome; hands-on care at school for pediatric with Cerebral Palsy.
    • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs, providing therapies and interventions to improve mobility, and social/cognitive skills.
    • Consistently received positive feedback from patients and families for exceptional communication, clinical expertise, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
    • Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL
05-2021

Skills

  • Effective clinical decision-making
  • Effective time management
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Flexibility in dynamic settings
  • Empathetic and compassionate patient support

Certification


  • Alabama RN License #1-199071- Expires 12/31/2025
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support-American Heart Association Certification #245415113649-Expires 1/31/2026


DAISY Award

In March 2025, I was recognized and presented with The DAISY Award at Southeast Health. I aim to provide the best care to all patients, encompassing each person wholly. For the patient and family to share their experience and to nominate me for such an amazing award, it engrained in me why I chose this path for my life, to provide the best compassionate care between life and death to other human beings.

Timeline

RN Floor Nurse

Southeast Health Medical Center
08.2024 - Current

RN Circulator

Southeast Health Medical Center
04.2024 - 08.2024

RN-Urology

Wellstar MCG-Formerly Augusta University Health
03.2022 - 02.2024

RN

University Health Care System
07.2021 - 02.2022

LPN Charge Nurse

Extendicare Health And Rehab
04.2019 - 09.2019

Manager

For Paws Only Pet Resort, Inc.
10.2015 - 05.2021

Home Health LPN

Premier Home Care
09.2012 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

George C Wallace Community College

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