Registered Nurse Ward Clerk

MM Margaret McGovern

Cocoa, FL *****-**** 321-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 2 year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Certified in IV's and Medical Records. Kind and compassionate professional with expertise in performing diagnostic procedures, including EKG's and peritoneal drainage procedures. Empathetic care with in-depth knowledge of medical terminology, bedside procedures and department practices. Well-versed in monitoring patient health statuses, providing patient education and evaluating care plans. Proficient in medical equipment operations. Dedicated to optimizing patient well-being and care. Reliable employee seeking receptionist or ward clerk position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. SKILLS Patient Admission

Supporting Daily Living Needs

IV Administration

Clear Patient Communication

Pain Management Techniques

Accurate Documentation

Compassionate and Caring

Medication Side Effect Knowledge

Blood Draw and Sample

Collection

Intramuscular Injections

Patient Examination

WORK HISTORY REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT 02/1985 to 10/1987 Cape Canaveral Hospital Cocoa Beach, FL

Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake. Managed caseload of 16 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.

Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques. Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions. Used computer software to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes. Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.

Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.

Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques through Blood pressures and IV fluids and medications.

Collaborated daily with 4 -person health care team to achieve optimum patient care, boosting patient satisfaction scores 92% Assisted surgeons with peritoneal draining and any medical procedures by providing proper medical instruments.

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions. Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms. Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient. Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures. Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.

Cared for patients in 32-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.

Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency. EDUCATION Associate of Science Associate Degree in Nursing 05/1984 Brevard Community College, Cocoa, FL

Associate of Science Social Work 05/1977

Massasoit Community College, Brockton, MA

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DOG

I read what are called ARC (Advanced Readers Copy) for several authors. Its to find any corrections of punctuations, wrong wording or incomplete sentences. I have a Rottweiler who is trained as an Emotional Support Dog. I brush him, his teeth, work with his commands daily.

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

I love people of any age.

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