Wendy Molumphy
Mobile,Alabama
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a strong skill set in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Demonstrates a consistent focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination to deliver high-quality healthcare services.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
USA Medical Center, University Hospital
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma, Mobile, Al; 346 beds; Med-Surg/Neuro ICU; EMR: Cerner
- NG/Duo tube insertion, care/maintenance
- IV/midline/PICC/Port/IJ & EJ care & maintenance
- Port accessing & deaccessing per policy
- Phlebotomy, obtaining lab specimens
- Femoral catheter care/maintenance
- Foley care/maintenance/insertion/removal
- Condom catheter application/care/maintenance
- Restraint application, care, maintenance
- Patient/family education
- Bladder scan
- In & Out catheterization
- Arterial Line maintenance and care
- EVD maintenance and care
- Lumbar drain maintenance and care
- Continuous infusions of ICU medications
- Assist with intubation/extubation, other necessary bedside procedures
- Wound care/wound vac/Hemovac/JP drain care & maintenance
- Admissions/discharges/transfers
- COVID/MRSA/Influenza swab
- Dressing changes
- PEG tube care & maintenance, continuous & bolus feed with flush
- Medication administration
- Delegation of tasks appropriate to scope of practice
- Discharge Teaching & Education
- Continuous monitoring setup
- Charge Nurse (Med-Surg); Orientate new hires; preceptor
- Level 1 Trauma, Mobile, Al; 346 beds; Med-Surg/Neuro ICU; EMR: Cerner
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
West Florida Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: 400 beds; Med-Surg; EMR: Meditech; Aya Healthcare, Travel
- NG tube care/maintenance
- IV/Midline care/maintenance
- Foley care/maintenance
- Condom cath application/care/maintenance
- Patient Education
- Bladder Scan
- Wound drain care/maintenance/removal
- Ileostomy care/maintenance
- Admissions/Discharges
- MRSA/Covid swab
- Dressing changes
- Respiratory treatments
- Discharge Teaching & Education, Follow up appointments
- 400 beds; Med-Surg; EMR: Meditech; Aya Healthcare, Travel
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: 267 beds; Surgical Care Unit; EMR: Meditech; OneStaff Medical, Travel
- PEG Tube care & maintenance
- NG Tube care & maintenance
- Oral, IV, IM, Subcutaneous medication administration
- Port-A-Cath, PICC, Midline care, maintenance, medication administration
- Urine specimen collection
- Foley catheter care, maintenance, removal
- Gastrostomy/Colostomy/Ileostomy care/maintenance
- Admissions & Discharges
- JP, hemovac drains; wound vacs
- Surgical wound care
- MRSA & COVID swabs
- Patient/Family Teaching
- Blood draw from midline/Port-a-cath/PICC line
- PCA pump
- Bladder scan
- Straight cath
- Surgical incision care, assessment
- Vital sign, Blood glucose checks
- Advocate for patients
- Discharge teaching & education, Follow up appointments
- 267 beds; Surgical Care Unit; EMR: Meditech; OneStaff Medical, Travel
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: 343 bed facility (36 bed unit); Medical-surgical/Oncology; EMR: Meditech; Aya Healthcare, Travel
- PEG Tube care & maintenance
- NG Tube care & maintenance
- Oral, IV, IM, Subcutaneous medication administration
- Alaris IV pump
- Port-A-Cath, PICC, Midline care, maintenance, medication administration
- Restraint Application: soft wrist & mitten
- Urine, stool specimen
- Foley catheter care, maintenance, insertion, removal
- Gastrostomy care
- Colostomy care
- Nephrostomy care
- Admissions & Discharges
- JP drains
- Surgical wound care
- MRSA & COVID swabs
- Patient/Family Teaching
- Blood Transfusions
- Rectal tube care
- Discharge teaching & education, follow up appointments
- 343 bed facility (36 bed unit); Medical-surgical/Oncology; EMR: Meditech; Aya Healthcare, Travel
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: 43 bed facility; LTACH; Rehab, COVID recovery; EMR: EPIC; OneStaff Medical, Travel
- NG Tube feed, care, & maintenance
- PEG tube feed, continuous via Kangaroo pump & intermittent; medication administration; care & maintenance
- Oral medication administration
- IV medications, IV push; PO medications
- IV insertion, care, maintenance
- Port-A-Cath, PICC & Midline care, maintenance, medication administration
- Application of mittens
- Patient/Family teaching
- Foley catheter care, maintenance, removal
- Gastrostomy care
- Tracheostomy care, suctioning, maintenance
- Oxygenation via ventilator
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Baptist South Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: 386 Bed Facility; Level III; Teaching Facility; Neurology, Cardiovascular, ER Holding, Ortho, Med-Surg; EMR: Cerner; Aya Healthcare, Travel
- Duval & Jackson Pratt drains
- Duo Tube care & maintenance, feeding
- NG Tube feed, care, & maintenance
- NG tube insertion
- PEG tube feed, continuous via Kangaroo pump & intermittent; medication administration; care & maintenance
- Oral medication administration
- IV medications, piggyback & IV push; IM & PO medications
- IV insertion, care, maintenance
- IV insulin injection
- Application of soft restraints & mittens
- Blood transfusions
- Patient/family teaching
- Foley/Coude urinary catheter removal
- Ileostomy care & maintenance (recent & established)
- Colostomy care & maintenance (recent & established)
- Rectal tube care
- Admissions, transfers, & discharges
- Discharge teaching & education, follow up appointments
- 386 Bed Facility; Level III; Teaching Facility; Neurology, Cardiovascular, ER Holding, Ortho, Med-Surg; EMR: Cerner; Aya Healthcare, Travel
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: 636 Bed Facility, Level 1 Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Floor, 36 Bed Unit, EMR: Epic, Aya Healthcare, Travel
- Duval & Jackson Pratt drain
- Dubhoff tube care & maintenance
- Cytovene chemotherapy
- Oral medication administration
- IV medications via IV piggyback & IV push; Subcutaneous, IM & PO medications
- IV insertion, care, & maintenance
- Insulin injection via IV
- Blood transfusions
- Patient & Family teaching
- Dopoff tube med administration & feedings
- Tube feed via Kangaroo & Kangaroo mini feeding pump
- Pleurovac chest tube system to water seal and suction
- Blood Glucose Checks
- Foley/Coude urinary catheter removal
- Ileostomy care & maintenance (recent & established)
- Colostomy care & maintenance (recent & established)
- Admissions, transfers, & discharges
- Discharge teaching & education, follow up appointments
- 636 Bed Facility, Level 1 Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Floor, 36 Bed Unit, EMR: Epic, Aya Healthcare, Travel
Registered Nurse
SAAD Healthcare
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Inpatient Hospice Unit & Home Health Hospice Admissions, 12 Bed Unit, Not Teaching or Trauma Center, Owner Developed EMR
- Provide direct quality care to respite and hospice patients
- Interact with patients and families of all ethnic backgrounds
- Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners concerning patient needs
- Verify narcotics at beginning and end of each shift
- Curlin PCA Pump setup/verification
- Homepump Eclipse Disposable medication pump (via gravity)
- IV insertion
- IV push medications
- IM & Subcutaneous injections
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Vital Signs
- Subcutaneous access via subcutaneous button
- Medication administration via subcutaneous button
- Foley insertion/maintenance
- Tracheostomy care
- Tracheostomy patients on portable ventilators
- PEG Tube feed-bolus and continuous via Sentinel pumps
- Colostomy care & maintenance (recent & established)
- Patient & family teaching
- Post mortem care
- Admissions: Assess patient in their home
- Determine if patient is appropriate for home hospice or hospice inpatient unit
- Determine what type of equipment is needed
- Determine and call in necessary medications
- Explain what hospice is and what it consists of
- Inpatient Hospice Unit & Home Health Hospice Admissions, 12 Bed Unit, Not Teaching or Trauma Center, Owner Developed EMR
Registered Nurse
Ascension Health, Providence Hospital
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Company Overview: Medical-Oncology, Level 3 Trauma Facility, Not a Teaching Facility, 349 Facility, 16 Bed Unit, McKesson & Cerner EMR
- Vital Signs
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- IM & Subcutaneous administration
- IVP medication administration
- IVPB medication administration
- IV Fluids maintenance
- Blood Transfusions
- Access/De-access ports
- IV insertion
- Ileostomy care & maintenance (recent & established)
- Colostomy care & maintenance (recent & established)
- Collaborate with physicians concerning patient needs and concerns
- Interact and communicate with patients of all ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment
- Patient/Family Teaching, verbal and literature
- Admissions, transfers, & discharges
- Nominated for the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses
- Rectal tube insertion & care
- Discharge teaching & education
- Medical-Oncology, Level 3 Trauma Facility, Not a Teaching Facility, 349 Facility, 16 Bed Unit, McKesson & Cerner EMR
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Virginia College
Montgomery, Al12-2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Physical assessments
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient care planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Family Education
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical Care
- Collecting vitals
- Medication Distribution
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team Coordination
- EMR Systems
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical assessment
- Staff Supervision
- Personal care needs
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Data Collection
- Emotional awareness
- HIPAA Education
- Administering immunizations
- Emotional Intelligence
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-Term Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Medical Records Management
- Preventive health
- Seizure Management
- Feeding Assistance
- At-risk patient care
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
Daisy Award Nominee
Diligently advocated for a patient who exhibited a decline in health status
Timeline
Registered Nurse
USA Medical Center, University Hospital
04.2022 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
West Florida Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Baptist South Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
08.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
SAAD Healthcare
11.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Ascension Health, Providence Hospital
04.2018 - 11.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Virginia College
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