MARY O. ABUE

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LINDEN, NJ, *****

908-***-****

ac2dho@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Bachelor of Arts in Education

Major: Religious Education, 1985

Minor: English Education

St Thomas University, St Paul Minnesota

Masters of Arts in General Studies

Major: General Administration, 1998

Century Community College, Lake Wood Minnesota

Associate in Science

Major Nursing, 2003

Kean University, Union New Jersey

Bachelors in Science

Major: Nursing, 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Charge Nurse (Unit B2)

Grey Stone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 49 Koch St, Morris Plains N.J

January 2015 – Present.

Coordinate and facilitate unit activities on a daily basis with a view of ensuring the protection, promotion and restoration of patients’ health within the milieu.

Maintain appropriate and individualized care based on patients’ potentials and unique needs.

Make clinical judgement based on their response to treatment regimens and other allied therapies.

Administer prescribed medication strictly following the 5 Rights of medication administration to ensure patients’ safety.

Assessment of patients demonstrating changes in neurological function, evidenced by altered mental status and referring them appropriately for onward attention.

Assess and communicate patients’ progress to the physicians and the interdisciplinary team during interdisciplinary meetings.

Deliver nursing services, within the unit using recommended nursing and Greystone and state guidelines.

Monitoring patients’ progress in conjunction with the medical/psychiatric team and the treatment team to determine appropriate treatment regimens.

Assessment of clinical symptoms of hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia and the immediate notification of the physician.

Using therapeutic communication techniques of verbal and non-verbal cues to allow patients to explore their emotions and behaviors in a safe and emotionally supportive environment.

Charge Nurse (Cottage 16)

Woodbridge Development Center, Avenel N.J October 2005 – Oct 2014

-Supervise and coordinate delivery of nurse services, within the cottage using recommended guidelines.

-Administer medication and treatment to patients as needed.

-Review and maintain appropriate standards of care based on individual patient need.

-Maintain patient files quarterly with up to date information on health status.

-Mobilize interdisciplinary meetings that require active communication pertinent to patient concerns and wellbeing.

Creating continuous awareness toward best nursing practices for staff in order to deliver optimal patient care.

Staff Nurse (Sub Acute Unit)

Regency Jewish Heritage, Somerset N.J Aug 2004 - Oct 2005

Administer medication using appropriate techniques, while ensuring the five rights are executed.

Monitoring patient vital signs and giving referral if needed.

Documenting patient progress using DAP format.

Update patient care plans on a regular basis, precisely documents pertinent to decutus, fractures and pneumonia.

Staff Nurse (Float Pool)

Bethesda Hospital, St. Paul M.N Oct 2003 - July 2004

Worked as a float nurse in the following units: Wound Care Unit, Respiratory Unit, Psychiatry Unit, Rehabilitation Unit, Medical and Surgery Unit.

Carried out wound care treatment and evaluation of progress as ordered by wound care nurse.

Admission and discharge of patients while ensuring all disciples provide required inputs that promote holistic healing.

Communication of thought, ideas and directions with patient and family, so as to promote patient autonomy and respect.

Fifth Grade Teacher

Ascension Catholic School, Minneapolis, M.N Sept 1992 – June 1995

Taught and educated fifth graders on general studies including arts, English and science.

Implemented classroom curriculum for students’ engagement and awareness.

Encouraged and supported students toward achievement of standard academic goals.

Evaluated and documented student progress during marking periods and end of school term.

Assisted other school staff and administrators as needed.

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed R.N, 2003

Certified in C.P.R and First Aid

Peritoneal Dialysis 2007

PUBLICATIONS

Graduate Thesis: Discipline in Secondary School. Published in the University of Portharcourt, Nigeria

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