Monica McGovern
Registered Nurse
Philadelphia,pa
Summary
Dedicated, patient-oriented nurse with seven years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Proven ability to multitask effectively while prioritizing patient needs and managing daily assignments. Expertise in rehabilitation nursing supervision complements a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care and enhancing patient outcomes. Collaborative team player with a passion for fostering a supportive environment for both patients and healthcare staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Administrative Supervisor
Jefferson Hospital Magee Rehabilitation
12.2019 - Current
- Assisting patients in recovering and regaining independence and functionality through education to appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.
- Training patients with SCI to adapt to an altered lifestyle and implementing strategies promoting physical and psychosocial health.
- Census of patients with vents, blood product administration, LVAD, trachs, TPN, NGT, PEG tubes, adaptive equipment and prosthetics.
- Supervise daily administrative operations.
- Train and mentor new administrative staff and RNs.
- Assist in developing policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion by maintaining confidentiality in accordance with company guidelines.
- Update reports, manage accounts, balance hospital schedules after hours, and generate reports for company database.
- Resolve conflicts by addressing concerns and facilitating open communication channels.
- Keeping high average of performance evaluations.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse (Travel)
Temple Health Chestnut Hill Campus
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Administered telemetry monitoring for patients in critical condition, ensuring timely interventions and care adjustments.
- Evaluated patient data from telemetry systems to identify trends and inform treatment decisions.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly assess and respond to changes in patient conditions, preventing complications or further decline.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Encompass Rehabilitation
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Float in the rehabilitation facilities helping patients from various injuries or managing chronic conditions and disabilities.
- Aiding in patients regaining or maintaining physical skills and abilities through a treatment plan implemented by a multi disciplinary team.
- Completed two 13 week assignments with the same hospital system.
Nurse Manager
Field Medical Station Covid-19
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Providing direct patient care in a temporary setting assisting state hospitals, FEMA, U.S. Army Corps, NJ State Police and others to support Covid-19 positive patients in quarantine.
- Orienting civilian RNs, military and civilian LPNs, and military medics in the procedures and protocols put in place by myself and others for the brick and mortar isolation spaces provided.
- Implementing paper documentation for multiple facets from the MAR to proper validation procedures for medication waste.
- Engaged in the enactment of new ongoing courses of action and for staff in a pop up medical hospital for overflow Covid-19 patients.
- Involved with interdisciplinary rounds daily with MD, CRNA, RT, DON, Air Force and Army Colonels.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Providing direct patient care in a telemetry medical surgical unit a 49-bed floor for CDU, PD, oncology, end-of-life care, post-operative medical telemetry.
- Moving upwards on Cooper’s Professional Ladder reaching tier 3.
- Conduct multidisciplinary care rounds for post- and pre-surgery patients to ensure comprehensiveness of patient treatment.
- Trained the unit of Registered Nurses on emergency tracheostomy decannulation and management according to Cooper’s departmental policies and procedures.
Education
B.S.N. - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
12.2016
B.S. - Mathematics
Gwynedd Mercy University
01.2011
Skills
- Completed nursing residency in telemetry medsurg
- Proficient in time management and organization as a Charge Nurse
- Recognized by peers for patient support
- Positive problem-solving in high-pressure settings
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Experience with EMR implementation
- Workforce management
- Patient communication
Certification
- PA nursing license – RN692994
- NJ nursing license – 26NR13300000
- ACLS & BLS – Quarterly Renewals complete through Jefferson Hospital
- CRRN certification - Valid through 12/2026
Timeline
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse (Travel)
Temple Health Chestnut Hill Campus
10.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Encompass Rehabilitation
12.2022 - 03.2023
Nurse Manager
Field Medical Station Covid-19
04.2020 - 07.2020
RN Administrative Supervisor
Jefferson Hospital Magee Rehabilitation
12.2019 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
06.2017 - 12.2019
B.S. - Mathematics
Gwynedd Mercy University
B.S.N. - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University