Monique McFarlane
Miami,FL
Summary
Driven to make fair and equitable decisions that support patient and department needs. Skilled nursing professional with expertise in patient relations, staff training and department planning.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Emerging Leader Program Candidate
Nurse of the Year 2018
Candidate for first Emerging Leader Program 2022
Magnet Writer for Baptist Hospital of Miami 6th Designation
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Intrim Register Nurse Supervisor
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff for 50 bed Medical/Surgical Unit
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Managed 25 nurses and nursing activities in 50-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Directed patient discharge procedures to provide departing patients with needed aftercare and avoid readmissions.
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
07.2003 - 02.2022
- Covid Surge Initiative: Assisted with opening of new Stepdown Respiratory/Medical/Surgical Unit
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 24 surgical patients per day.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Provided infusion and transfusion services 100 patients monthly to include, blood transfusion,Remicade, IVIG ,Benlysta, Orencia, Venofer, Orencia ,Zinplava, Symponia Aria and Actemra
Registered Nurse
Cedars Medical Center
09.2003 - 12.2009
- Provided acute nursing care for Medical/Surgical patient, Cardiac Stepdown patients
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2015
Skills
Expert Nurse
- Wound Care
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Crisis Resolution
- Needs Advocacy
- Nursing Assignments
- Training Junior Team Members
- Intervention Management
Timeline
Intrim Register Nurse Supervisor
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
02.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Cedars Medical Center
09.2003 - 12.2009
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
07.2003 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College