Robert McNiff
Sanford,ME
Summary
Caring and compassionate Registered Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrates success in delivering superior care to patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Eager to build upon success with a willingness to learn, while also being a part of the team.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Administering medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitoring responses.
- Communicating openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborating with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improving patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Providing valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Reducing patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Home Health Aide
Maine Home Care Solutions
12.2020 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
- Passed meds as needed to client.
- Assist client with ADLs.
Emergency Room Technician
Southern Maine Health Care
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
CNA
Winchester Hospital
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Postal Service Employee
United States Postal Office
03.1998 - 03.2018
- Prepared reports to track mail volumes, fees and other related data.
- Planned routes and service updates to improve customer satisfaction.
- Provided service and sales to walk-in customers.
- Set staff schedules to optimized coverage of all areas.
- Added accurate data entry into computer system to complete transactions.
- Used computer systems to track packages and update client information.
- Utilized customer service skills to provide exceptional service for repeat clientele.
- Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately 250 customers per shift.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Inspected routes for improvements, additions, or subtractions, based on mail volume, time of delivery, and route of delivery.
- Supervised over 100 employees at a time.
Nursing Student Clinical Experience
Southern Maine Health Care
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Specialized in nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
Nursing Student Clinical Experience
York Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Inputted accurate patient data on computer healthcare system to enable tracking history standardize process.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Nursing Student Clinical Experience
River Ridge
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
York County Community College
Wells, ME05.2024
No Degree - Nursing Pr-requisites
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA07.2020
No Degree - Behavioral Sciences
Ashford University
San Diego, CA06.2014
No Degree - Behavioral Sciences
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2008
High School Diploma -
Sanford High School
Sanford, ME06.1995
Skills
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Exceptional communication skills
- MS Windows proficient
- Quick learner
- Training development aptitude
- Strong client relations
- Strong clinical judgment
- Emergency Room experience
- Acute care expertise (Cardiac/Step down unit)
Languages
Fluent: English
Basic: ASL
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS for Healthcare
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Nursing Student Clinical Experience
Southern Maine Health Care
09.2023 - 10.2023
Nursing Student Clinical Experience
York Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
Nursing Student Clinical Experience
River Ridge
09.2022 - 12.2022
Emergency Room Technician
Southern Maine Health Care
01.2021 - 02.2022
Home Health Aide
Maine Home Care Solutions
12.2020 - Current
CNA
Winchester Hospital
11.2018 - 11.2020
Postal Service Employee
United States Postal Office
03.1998 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
York County Community College
No Degree - Nursing Pr-requisites
North Shore Community College
No Degree - Behavioral Sciences
Ashford University
No Degree - Behavioral Sciences
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Sanford High School
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