Abingdon, MD *****

443-***-****

adwypx@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I am a hard working and reliable

graduate RN. Although I am new to

the Registered Nursing scope of

practice, I have 15 years of nursing

experience as an Licensed

Practical Nurse. I am self motivated

with eagerness to learn and master

new skill sets. I fell in love with

obstetrics nursing. I have had

clinicals at Harbor Hospital,

Baltimore MD Labor and Delivery

and my practicum at Upper

Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel

Air MD Labor and Delivery. I have

received exemplary feed back from

the unit manager at Upper

Chesapeake Labor and Delivery

Mary Ann Knobloch as well as my

Instructor Faith Andrews. I strive to

continue to learn and gain

knowledge to give my patients

quality and efficient care.

SKILLS

Blood Draw and Sample

Collection

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• Patient Care Assessment

• Creative Problem Solving

• Critical Thinking

Monitoring and assessing

pregnant patients during various

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Maria McCarthy

EXPERIENCE

July 2016 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse Ashley Treatment Center Havre De Grace, MD

September 2008 - June 2016

Licensed Practical Nurse Harford County Detention Center Forest Hill, MD

Dispenses medication according to the 5 R's (right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time).

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Assures competency in the use of emergency and clinical equipment as evidenced by the proper use of Glucometer, Breathalyzer, Nebulizer, emergency response equipment and drugs.

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Assures competency in the management of the following emergency conditions: Chest pain, SOB/Dyspnea, Seizures, Hypo/Hyperglycemia.

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Assures knowledge of pain management as evidenced of ability to assess pain level utilizing pain scale, development of the treatment plan, explain comfort measures and reassesses per policy.

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• Contract for Safety and Aggressive Person Management Policy Demonstrates ability to verbalize recommended script to negotiate a

"contract for safety" with patients and also demonstrates understanding of Aggressive Person Management policy.

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Performs accurate assessments upon the patient's admission, during detoxification and during rehabilitation. Competent use of withdrawal management protocols.

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Develops appropriate treatment plans. Completes required documentation per policy. Knows how and when to report cases of abuse (sexual, physical, elder) and child neglect.

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Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.

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Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

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Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

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Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

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Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

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Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

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• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

• Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.

Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

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Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.

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• Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.

• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and phases of addictions and

withdrawal.

• Immunizations and Vaccinations

• Medication Administration

• Care Coordination

• Infection Control

• Routine Examinations

• Infection Control Procedures

• First Aid

• Delegation and Motivation

prevent information breaches.

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

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Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.

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Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

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Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

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Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

May 2023

Associate of Science Nursing

Harford Communitiy College, Bel Air, MD

May 2007

Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing

Lancaster Career And Technology Center, Lancaster, PA

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