Margaret Herweck

• Trauma Level 1
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Provided emergency care for patients suffering from STEMIs, STROKE and Medical Surgical Emergencies.

• Trauma Level 1
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.

• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.

• Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and other condition-stabilizing interventions.

• Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
• Managed care of patients requiring open-heart surgery.
• Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 2 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
• Managed numerous cardiac drips

• Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.

• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

• Managed a staff of 50 employees consisting of nurses, billing, chaplain, volunteers, bereavement and social workers
• Restructured the department for first JCAHO survey
• Achieved accreditation in June of 1996
• 33% below budget the first year
• Acquired 12 nursing home contracts and increased cliental by 25%.
• Hosted and Chaired the first Hospice State Convention in 1998 in South Texas at South Padre Island Convention Center.
• Used agency resources and nationally recognized standards of practice to achieve excellent pain and symptom management.
• Worked in cooperation with family and caregiver to meet emotional and physical needs.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

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