Peggy Moore
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Diagnostic Imaging
Day Kimball Hospital
11.2020 - Current
- Assessing, care planning, and direct care of patients before, during, and after diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures.
- Promoting infection control measures by maintaining a clean and sterile environment throughout all imaging procedures.
- Assisting in training new nursing staff on departmental policies, procedures, and best practices for optimal patient care.
- Starting intravenous access utilizing aseptic technique to grant patients' access to more enhanced imaging in all diagnostic services sub-divisions
- Plays an integral role in creating a positive, supportive work environment, fostering teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff.
- Act as an advocate for patients' needs, working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to address concerns or challenges.
- Optimize resource utilization by effectively managing supplies and equipment within the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
- Develop strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and ensuring they are comfortable throughout their experience.
- Facilitating smooth transitions between various healthcare settings for patients requiring additional diagnostics or treatments.
- Streamlining department workflow, consistently prioritizing urgent cases in a timely manner.
- Maintaining a high level of patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care during diagnostic procedures and follow up phone calls to answer any questions they might have to facilitate their recovery and/or alleviate their concerns.
- Working closely with radiologist/physicians during procedures or emergencies by providing nursing support to facilitate the smooth execution of the procedures and also to give patients the best possible care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay up-to-date with advancements in the field of diagnostic imaging nursing.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Day Kimball Hospital
10.2017 - Current
- Triaging patients in a timely manner, prioritizing based on medical needs in order to get timely care.
- Caring for a variety of patients from pediatric to geriatric utilizing knowledge in their specific needs to personalize treatment.
- Demonstrating strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Initiating an intravenous access using aseptic techniques to prevent infection.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Improving patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Acting as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Promoting a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Preventing potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
Registered Nurse, Bliss 5 East (Vascular and Thoracic Medical Surgical Unit)
Hartford Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Worked with a variety of patients, from trauma, extensive wound care, transplant patients, pre-operative and post-operative through assessing their health problems and needs, developing and executing nursing care plans and upholding medical records to expand knowledge in various areas of nursing
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Student Nurse, Bliss 8 (Medsurg)
Hartford Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Monitored patient through vital signs, strict Input and Output, physical and cognitive assessment, pain management, to detect impending complication for timely intervention
- Passed medication (PO, IV, IM, SC) implementing the 6 rights of medication administration and effective use of pyxes (Hartford Hospital medication system), to promote patient recovery
- Encouraged and aided patients ambulate by providing proper foot wear and necessary tools such a walker, to prevent DVT
- Instructed and demonstrated emptying of ostomy (urostomy, ileostomy, colostomy) bags to aid with patient's transition of having an ostomy bag
- Assisted a wound/ostomy nurse in teaching a patient prior to surgery on where the urostomy was going to be and what kind of bag she would be getting and the kind of adjustments will have to be made to prepare the patient psychologically for the procedure and a major life change
- Reinforced diet teaching to bariatric patients who have undergone laparoscopic band/sleeve surgery giving them a print out of their required diet so as to prevent any complications from their procedure
- Tended to drains (JP, wound vacuum, Penrose) by emptying, measuring and documenting and also skin care around the drain to prevent skin breakdown, for strict Input and Output measurement and to check for signs of infection or hemorrhage
- Started blood transfusion using the 6 rights of medication administration and monitored and documented vital signs during and after transfusion to detect early signs of reaction
- Observed angiograms in the cardiac catheterization lab to enhance knowledge
Student Nurse, MS6 (Pediatrics/Medical surgical) and OR
Connecticut Children Medical Center
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Assessment of postoperative pediatric patients by taking vital signs, assessing physical and mental health to detect any signs of impending complications and/or change
- Administered medication (PO, IM) by use of the 6 rights of medication administration to facilitate the recovery process
- Educated patient on use of incentive spirometer, its importance and importance of ambulating early post operation through demonstration and verbalization of understanding by patient to help patient prevent atelectasis and DVT
- Utilized alternate pain management through distraction and relaxation as adjuncts to pain medication
- Observe an OR nurse in the performance of her duties during a laparoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repair and two percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in order to enhance professional development
- Presented a teaching project to the nursing staff on Hypnosis as an alternate to pain management through a poster presentation, to enhance their understanding in order to embrace the idea and suggest it as alternative pain management to their patient
Student Nurse, Bliss 6 (Labor and Delivery/Postpartum) and Women's clinic
Hartford Hospital
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Performed new born and postpartum assessments through physical and mental assessments to determine any abnormalities with the new born and impending problems of postpartum mother
- Dispensed medications (PO, injections and IV) to postpartum mothers using the 6 rights to hasten their recovery from childbirth and treat pre-existing conditions
- Administered Vitamin K and hepatitis B vaccines (IM) to newborns for blood clotting and prevention of hepatitis B
- Supported a couple through labor and assisted in the vaginal delivery of their new born through comfort care to make the childbirth process bearable
- Observed a scheduled caesarian section to enhance knowledge
- Participated in lactation consulting through teaching and demonstration to aid new born mother breastfeed infants with no complications
Student Nurse, Inpatient unit (Mental Health)
Natchaug Hospital
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Assessed mentally disabled patients through therapeutic communication to develop nursing diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
- Engaged pediatric, adolescents and adults with mental disability in act work and games in problem solving
Student Nurse, Cherry Tree Lane (C-Wing)
Salmon Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Provided care for the elderly in the long-term wing by taking vital signs to monitor whether further care was needed
- Recognized and participated in changing a patient's daily routine by bringing her to have lunch in the dining area to improve her psychosocial life
- Administered medication and insulin shots utilizing the 6 rights to manage the patient's conditions
- Operated a glucometer to measure patient's blood glucose level to assist in management of patient's diabetes
- Changed Urostomy bag and cared for peristomal skin by washing with mild soap and water and applying skin barrier cream to prevent skin breakdown and infection
- Tended to wound by changing dressings to expedite the healing process
Personal Care Assistant
Companions and Home Makers
06.2013 - 11.2013
- Supported the elderly with ADL's such as personal hygiene, feeding, bathing, and dressing with the right amount of assistance to promote independence as much as possible
- Helped maintain medication schedule by reminding patients of their scheduled medication to achieve full benefit
Community Living Support Staff
Goodwill Industries of Western Connecticut Inc.
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Assisted with ADL's by individualizing patient's needs and assisting to provide them with support to maintain self-care
- Supported with reincorporation of client into the society by involving them in social activities, assisting with ADL's to improve their quality of life
Pharmacist Assistant
PEEKS Pharmacy
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Managed day to day business.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with supplies and medicines and ordered new items to avoid shortages.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict hygiene protocols for optimal patient care.
- Tracked pharmacy inventory and reported medication numbers to lead pharmacists.
- Performed safety checks when dispensing medications to optimize patient safety.
Education
Certificate Entry into Nursing (CEIN/ BS) -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT12.2014
Bachelor of Education - Home Economics
University of Cape Coast
05.2007
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Details
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- Nonviolent Crisis intervention
- CPR and AED
Extracurricular Activities
Leading Ladies Women Fellowship, Secretary, 2019 - 2021. International Central Gospel Church, Usher and Program organizer, 2010 - 2019 Anglican Young Peoples Association, President, 2003 - 2007 Ghana Red Cross Society, Member, 2000 - 2002
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Diagnostic Imaging
Day Kimball Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Day Kimball Hospital
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Bliss 5 East (Vascular and Thoracic Medical Surgical Unit)
Hartford Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2017
Student Nurse, Bliss 8 (Medsurg)
Hartford Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2014
Student Nurse, MS6 (Pediatrics/Medical surgical) and OR
Connecticut Children Medical Center
06.2014 - 09.2014
Student Nurse, Bliss 6 (Labor and Delivery/Postpartum) and Women's clinic
Hartford Hospital
06.2014 - 09.2014
Student Nurse, Inpatient unit (Mental Health)
Natchaug Hospital
06.2014 - 09.2014
Student Nurse, Cherry Tree Lane (C-Wing)
Salmon Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2014 - 06.2014
Personal Care Assistant
Companions and Home Makers
06.2013 - 11.2013
Community Living Support Staff
Goodwill Industries of Western Connecticut Inc.
01.2011 - 07.2011
Pharmacist Assistant
PEEKS Pharmacy
01.2008 - 06.2010
Certificate Entry into Nursing (CEIN/ BS) -
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Education - Home Economics
University of Cape Coast
- ACLS
- PALS
- Nonviolent Crisis intervention
- CPR and AED
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