MONICA O'LOUGHLIN
Lubbock,Texas
Summary
With over 17 years of experience in the nursing field, and through prayer I have built a successful career marked by accuracy and efficiency in handling tasks. Recognized with a nursing award in 2008, my dedication is evident. My passion and motivation drive me to constantly strive for excellence. As a proactive and organized professional, I’m committed to providing excellent patient care and service to all individuals under my care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
License Vocational Nurse
Veteran Affairs
02.2021 - Current
- Managed patient care through obtaining vitals such as respiration, blood pressure, and pulse ox
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders or standing orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team which includes a Provider , RN, and Msa in a PACT team to care for veterans, as well as ancillary staff which involves pharmacy, behavioral health, podiatry, dermatology, physical therapy, and others to carry out successful treatment plans
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures such as injections and PAPs.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring vitals and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assist with appointments, working closely with the physician to ensure patient care is provided in a timely manner.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure care for veterans.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient needs with physician.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to each and every veteran.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Fostered a positive work environment by encouraging colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members. Currently on the preceptor team and interviewing team.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns. As well as assisting with secure messaging via email from our veterans.
- Offered immediate assistance in rapid response situations.
- Administered medications and injections to patients. Meticulously checking to make sure it is safely administered to the correct patient.
License Vocational Nurse
SouthWest Regional Wound Care Center
09.2014 - Current
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave
- Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them
- Monitor vital signs, such temperature, blood pressure, and pulse if patient is ill or having a reaction to medication
- Collect samples, such as blood or tissue specimen and send to lab
- Make referrals, fax documents, order supplies, complete title 19 forms, set up home health, teach patients how to administer IM injections, and perform wound care dressings
- Assist with consents for research studies, order prescriptions, apply wound Vacs.
License Vocational Nurse
Texas Tech Health Science Center Urology Clinic
01.2010 - 09.2014
- Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, and sterilizer
- Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing Urostomy site, performing catheterizations
- Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Collect samples, such urine from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples
- Make appointments for CT Scans and x-rays prior to follow up appointments
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
Charge Nurse
Bender Terrace
10.2007 - 10.2010
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs
- Performed treatments for up to 35 patients
- Administered IM injections
- Monitored blood sugars, administered insulin as needed
- Performed PEG tube feedings
- Monitored and performed tracheostomy suctioning
- Reported changes in patients to physicians
- Monitored and performed wound care treatments.
Education
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
South Plains College
Lubbock, TX08.2007
High School Diploma -
Monterey High School
Lubbock, TX05.1999
Skills
- Customer and Personal Service
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Learning
- Instructing
- Time Management
- Clerical
- Computers
Awards
Nursing Award, 2008
Timeline
License Vocational Nurse
Veteran Affairs
02.2021 - Current
License Vocational Nurse
SouthWest Regional Wound Care Center
09.2014 - Current
License Vocational Nurse
Texas Tech Health Science Center Urology Clinic
01.2010 - 09.2014
Charge Nurse
Bender Terrace
10.2007 - 10.2010
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
South Plains College
High School Diploma -
Monterey High School
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