MARY MCKEOUGH, R.N.

860-***-**** ad4pyj@r.postjobfree.com

Drawing upon four decades of nursing experience, my expertise lies in critical care and peri-anesthesia. I am passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and now seek to join a dedicated team committed to positive patient outcomes.

EXPERIENCE

Clinical RN Leader PACU Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT

March 2003 – September 2023

Resource RN for 28 bed PACU with daily management of patient throughput

Managed a team of nurses in a PACU, providing leadership, mentorship, and support to ensure the highest quality of patient care.

Implemented and maintained best practices in peri-anesthesia nursing, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements. Maintained comprehensive patient records, including assessments, medications, and progress notes, to facilitate continuity of care and support effective communication.

Contributed to quality improvement initiatives, participating in audits and driving process enhancements to elevate patient care standards.

Acted as a resource for nursing staff, offering guidance and support in managing complex patient cases and ensuring a positive and nurturing work environment.

Promoted teamwork and collaboration within the PACU, facilitating effective communication and fostering a cohesive, patient-centered care team.

Staff RN Cardiac Thoracic Step Down Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT

November 1999 - February 2003

Director of Cardiac Homecare Interim Health Care Farmington, CT May 1993 - September 1999

Assistant Director of Nursing Saint Mary Home West Hartford, CT

May 1993 - September 1999

Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse Saint Francis Hospital Hartford, CT

May 1989 - September 1996

Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT

May 1987 - September 1989

Travel Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse American Mobile Nursing

Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC

Winthrop University and Medical Center Long Island, NY

Cardiothoracic Surgical ICE Nurse Santa Monica Medical Center Santa Monica, CA

February 1985 – August 1986

EDUCATION

Diploma in Nursing Saint Francis Hospital, School of Nursing June 1983 Hartford, CT

AWARDS

Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing, 2003 and 2015

Linda P. Richards Award for Leadership in Nursing, 2005