Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Nadine Maher

Loranger,Louisiana

Summary

Dynamic Student Nurse brings strong academic performance and willingness to learn. Eager to build upon success in areas such as patient care and interdisciplinary clinical skills. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and team mindedness. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm while remaining competent. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

North Oaks Medical Center

Student Nurse
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.

Natalbany Volunteer Fire Department

Firefighter
06.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
  • Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming personnel.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
  • Performed CPR

Lakeview Behavioral Health

Student Nurse
01.2023 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

North Oaks Medical Center

Student Nurse
08.2022 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Education

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12.2023

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology
06.2021

Skills

  • Patient Advocacy
  • Physician Collaboration
  • Team Leadership
  • Quality of Care Standards
  • Emergency Response
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Catheter Monitoring
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Patient Vitals Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Education
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Time management
  • Dedication
  • Work ethic
  • Flexible
  • Adaptation

Certification

  • AHA First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Emergency First Responder certified

Timeline

Student Nurse

North Oaks Medical Center
02.2023 - Current

Student Nurse

Lakeview Behavioral Health
01.2023 - 02.2023

Student Nurse

North Oaks Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022

Firefighter

Natalbany Volunteer Fire Department
06.2020 - Current

Southeastern Louisiana University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

Southeastern Louisiana University

Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology
Nadine Maher