Nancy Driscoll, BSN, RN
Ellsworth,ME
Summary
Experienced Board Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse with a proven track record, excelling in clinical leadership and patient assessment. Skilled in mentoring new nurses and optimizing patient satisfaction through effective communication. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for diverse patient populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit
Mount Desert Island Hospital
10.2016 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting primary nurse at bedside, monitoring patient orders, attending daily interdisciplinary huddle, monitoring patient orders, collaboration with Hospitalists, and communicating with ancillary departments to facilitate quality patient care.
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately.
- Mentored and supervised new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, hospital policies, and safety protocols fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Conduct daily chart reviews to ensure accurate and timely documentation.
Charge Nurse Rehabilitation Unit
Candlewood Valley Health And Rehabilitation Center
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Provide bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for 12+ patients per day with diverse diagnosis, including cardiac and respiratory failure, cancer, orthopedic, and infectious diseases.
- Provide compassionate hospice care for patients and support for families.
- Supervise CNA staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT05-2015
Skills
- Decision-making
- Mentoring and coaching
- Patient assessment
- Shared governance
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
Affiliations
- Association of Medical Surgical Nurses
- American Nurses Association
- Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
Certification
Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - 2019 to present
Wound Care Certified - Advanced Health Institute, Inc. 2022 to present
Basic Life Support Certified
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified
Hospital Committees
Shared Governance Committee - Chairperson
Clinical Excellence Committee - Member
Ethics Committee - Past Member, served 3 year term
Timeline
Charge Nurse Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit
Mount Desert Island Hospital
10.2016 - Current
Charge Nurse Rehabilitation Unit
Candlewood Valley Health And Rehabilitation Center
07.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Norwalk Community College
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