Trudy-Ann Mcfarlane
Covington,GA
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Northside Hospital Gwinnett, specializing in medical-surgical care and medication management. Expert in critical thinking and compassionate care, adept at leading teams and enhancing patient outcomes. Demonstrates proficiency in Cerner documentation and vital signs monitoring, with a commitment to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, Georgia
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives that focused on enhancing quality of services rendered by the Medical-Surgical Unit.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.o
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Certified Medication Technician
Montclair Personal Care Home
Decatur, Georgia
09.2016 - 05.2021
- Observed residents during medication administration for adverse reactions or non-compliance with instructions provided by staff members.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Assisted in the preparation and distribution of medications to patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to all emergency situations related to patient health issues.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted with training new Certified Medication Technicians on medication administration processes.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA05-2021
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Flexible and adaptable
- PPE use
- Training & Development
- Supervision and leadership
- Verbal communication
- Proficient in Cerner documentation
- Ability to oversee CNA's, LPN's and organize many charts
- Coordinate patient care and educate patients and their families about medical conditions
- Ability to work directly with patients, families, and doctors
- Experience in dressing wounds, administering medications, and aiding doctors in medical procedures
- Efficient in precepting upcoming RNs
- Patient education
- IV management
- Compassionate care
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
Accomplishments
- Four times Daisy award nominee
- Multiple recognition from patient during supervisors Huron Rounding
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
Certification
- Professional Registered Nurse
- BLS certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
03.2022 - Current
Certified Medication Technician
Montclair Personal Care Home
09.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Gwinnett College
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