Mary Uhe
Monroe,Iowa
Summary
Experienced RN licensed in Iowa with strong clinical and people skills. Professionally trained with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NHCC
Newton, IA
03.2010 - Current
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for [number] patients per shift.
- Charge nurse on neonatal and pediatric floor. Oversaw average of [number] patients per shift.
- Oversaw and managed [number] clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA’s) to identify performance areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy RN
The Iowa Clinic
West Des Moines, IA
08.2009 - 03.2010
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
Worked as a team member of the endoscopy center.
Screened and scheduled patients for 8 physicians for diagnosis and therapeutic procedures.
Assisted patients with pre-procedure preparation and post-procedure complications/questions.
Staff Nurse
Careage of Newton
Newton, IA
01.2006 - 08.2009
- Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.
- Developed a system of staff communication that ensured proper implementation of treatment plans and comprehensive patient care.
- Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Educated staff on state and federal statutes, rules and regulations governing home care services.
- Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints.
- Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
- Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident.
Staff Nurse
Community Memorial Health Center
Hartley, IA
04.2003 - 12.2006
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for [number] patients per shift.
- Charge nurse on neonatal and pediatric floor. Oversaw average of [number] patients per shift.
- Oversaw and managed [number] clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Lakes Community College
Emmetsburg, IA1995
Certificate Advanced Officer Training - Psych. Nurse
US Army Academy of Health Sciences
Fort Sam Houston, TXSkills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Palliative care awareness
- Preceptor
- High level of autonomy
- Hospice and palliative care experience
- Patient/family focused
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional bedside manner
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Thorough physical assessments
REFERENCES
Andrea Smith Gloria Dayton RN Cindy Running RN Susie Stanley RN
Social Services Iowa Clinic Endoscopy AHCMS CMHC
Park Centre 515-875-9145 515-975-0576 712-728-2428
641-990-5046
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NHCC
03.2010 - Current
Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy RN
The Iowa Clinic
08.2009 - 03.2010
Staff Nurse
Careage of Newton
01.2006 - 08.2009
Staff Nurse
Community Memorial Health Center
04.2003 - 12.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Lakes Community College
Certificate Advanced Officer Training - Psych. Nurse
US Army Academy of Health Sciences
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