Registered Nurse Patient Care

Niles, IL ***** 773-***-**** adx6nh@r.postjobfree.com

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MARGARET FLOOD

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

SKILLS

IV Fluid Administration

Medication Administration

Blood Transfusion Administration

Perioperative Management

Medical Histories and Assessments

Adaptable and Flexible

Vital Sign Monitoring

Healthcare Team Collaboration

Pain Management

Task and Work Prioritization

Medical Device Monitoring

Patient Monitoring

Emotional Support

Suture Removal

Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal

Understanding of Medical Terms

Telemetry monitoring

Vent/Trach care

NG tubes/feeding tubes

Excellent communication skills

WORK HISTORY

REGISTERED NURSE-PACU 05/2016 to Present

North Shore Surgical Center, Lincolnwood, Il

Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients in pre and postoperative setting.

Plans, implements and evaluates pre and post-operative nursing care for patients based on individual needs and according to physicians’ orders.

Makes decisions regarding patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members when necessary.

Documents care appropriately and fully.

Able to coordinate and oversee pre-admission testing

Maintains and demonstrates skills and knowledge in intravenous therapy, medication administration, patient teaching and providing patient emotional support.

STAFF REGISTERED NURSE 11/2006 to 11/2019

Comprehensive Pain Management, Des Plaines, IL

Conducted comprehensive nursing assessment including a full pain history and psychosocial assessment.

Collaborated with the pain management team to deliver high quality care and education of each patient

Provided pre-procedure care including teaching of the procedure, IV starts and paper work completed via EMR.

Provided post-procedure care including monitoring of patients and providing the teaching in preparation to be discharged.

STAFF REGISTERED NURSE 03/2006 to 03/2007

Romyst Home Health Care, Chicago, IL

Provided a full intake, medical, surgical and psychosocial history.

Conducted a full body assessment.

Collaborated with other medical professionals for coordination of care

Provided discharge care from hospital stays including medication teaching, IV care, tube feedings and wound care.

Provided the teaching to patient, family, and other care givers to prepare for discharge from home health.

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR 06/2002 to 11/2005

Swedish Covenant Hospital-Pain Management Services, Chicago, IL

Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.

Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, insurance companies and employers by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.

Maintained a high level of knowledge and proficiency in advanced pain management nursing.

STAFF REGISTERED NURSE 08/1996 to 06/2002

Swedish Covenant Hospital- Pain Management Service, Chicago, IL

Conducted comprehensive nursing assessments of the patient, including a full pain and psychosocial history.

Collaborated with pain team to provide high quality patient care.

Provided set-up, intra-procedural care, post-procedural care, teaching and discharge of the patients.

STAFF REGISTERED NURSE 09/1990 to 12/1998

Swedish Covenant Hospital-Med/Surg Step Down Unit, Chicago, IL

Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.

Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.

Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Experience in charge nurse role.

Served on many committees

EDUCATION

North Park University, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

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