Theresa McDonagh

Assess and admit patients for surgery, dispense pre operative medications, educated patients through pr op process. Circulate in OR for cataract, corneal procedures and occular plastics including blephoroplasty, mohs procedures. Reccovered patients post anesthesia, educated patients and families on post op/recovery care. Pre op assessment via telephone to obtain health history. Post op assessment via telephone to asses post op recovery.

• Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and promoting high standards of care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

• Provided direct patient care to newborns, ensuring safety and comfort during initial assessments.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
• Monitored vital signs and reported any changes in patient conditions to medical staff promptly.
• Educated parents on newborn care, fostering understanding of feeding, bathing, and safety practices.

Electronic health assessment for all pre operative patients including obtaining health history, contacting physicians for medical clearances, providing all pre op instructions prior to surgery (approx 500 600) patients monthly. Collaborated closely with Anesthesia Department to ensure all criteria safely met prior to patient arrival. Post op care of patients receiving general and conscious sedation for procedures that included orthopedic, GI, cosmetic, gynecological, plastics including rhinoplasty,

• Administered medications and monitored patient vitals for surgical recovery.
• Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety standards.
• Developed and implemented patient education plans regarding post-operative care.
• Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in surgical assistance.
• Streamlined pre-operative assessments to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce delays.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educated patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Strengthened patient education efforts by providing clear instructions on dosage, administration, potential side effects, and storage of medications.

• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
• Assisted with patient admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions and documentation accuracy.
• Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health management strategies.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.

Responsible for care of pregnant patients from triage, testing, labor, delivery post partum. Responsible for care of mother and baby post partum. Educated patient through labor process and general care of newborn . OR circulating nurse caring for patients receiving general and spinal anesthesia. As case manager responsible for setting up home care as needed to ensure safe transition from the hospital for mothers and babies who need specialty care post discharge