Marie Cooper
adjg3o@r.postjobfree.com 847-***-**** Phoenix, AZ 85050
Summary Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 40years of varied adult and pediatric experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with adult and pediatric disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to ALL patient populations.
Skills Patient monitoring
Medical screening
Unit administration
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Broad medical terminology
knowledge
Patient care planning
IV and venipuncture certified
Immunization skills
Workflow Optimization
Checking oxygen levels
Inpatient and outpatient care
Home visits
Infant CPR certified
Nursing Plan Development
Emotional awareness
Strong medical ethic
Medication and IV
administration
Patient discharging
Licensed AZ driver
Documenting vitals
Updating computer records
Flow sheet charting
Clinical Information System
Management
Committed to pediatric nursing
Monitoring vital signs
Follow-up calls
Medical assessment
Patient Care
Experience Registered Nurse - Phoenix Childrens Hospital (Phoenix, AZ ) July 2013 - Current
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia. Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices. Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications. Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Registered Nurse - Advocate Healthcare (Park Ridge, IL ) July 1977 - August 2013
I worked in NICU, outpt rheumatology,GI in many different role as a RN but all within the Advocate system
Education and Training Associate of Science
June 1978
St Francis School Of Nursing, Evanston, IL