Abingdon, MD *****
*************@*****.***
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