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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Nursing Preceptorship
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Rhiannon McGough

Cambridge ,WI

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

SSM Health
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Emergency Room Technician

Fort HealthCare
12.2020 - 12.2023
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
  • Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
  • Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
  • Received additional training with the ultrasound that has allowed me to proficiently access difficult veins

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Again Assisted Living
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Belmont Health & Rehabilitation Center
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Administration of medications under the supervision of nursing staff
  • Venipuncture of residents that needed lab and critical lab work

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

Herzing University
Madison, WI
12.2023

Skills

  • Condition Monitoring
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Quality Assurance
  • Patient Relations
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Reliable Team Player
  • Emergency Response
  • Data Collection
  • Critical Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • End of life care
  • Pain Management

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant


Nursing Preceptorship

Nursing preceptorship at Froedtert Hospital Level 1 Trauma and Emergency Department 

Timeline

Registered Nurse

SSM Health
01.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Again Assisted Living
07.2023 - 12.2023

Emergency Room Technician

Fort HealthCare
12.2020 - 12.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Belmont Health & Rehabilitation Center
07.2019 - 07.2022

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

Herzing University
Rhiannon McGough