Margaret Ward
Barnesville
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in direct patient care and team coordination. Proven ability to implement individualized care plans, respond effectively to emergencies, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient recovery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SCI Mahanoy
Frackville, PA
05.2016 - Current
- Administer medications, treatments, immunizations, and other testing/screening according to established protocols and document appropriately.
- Monitor patient vitals, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Perform triage on incoming patients and determine severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provides health counseling and education to patients on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Delegate tasks accordingly and within the scope of practice of the discipline assigned.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
LVHN Schuylkill
Pottsville, PA
06.2016 - Current
- Administer medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and support recovery goals.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Promote a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport and fostering open communication with patients and families.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Telemetry
Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson
Pottsville, PA
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Evaluated patient conditions, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson
Pottsville, PA
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Administered medications monitored patient responses to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and support recovery goals.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to enhance patient safety.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport and fostering open communication with patients and families.
LPN, Psychiatry Inpatient Unit
Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson
Pottsville, PA
10.2008 - 08.2012
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security to patients and staff.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to enhance patient safety.
- Promote a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport and open communication with patients families.
Education
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing
Pottsville, PA08-2012
Diploma - LPN Program
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Tamaqua, PA09-2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Physical assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Precepting
- Emergency response
- Team coordination
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
LVHN Schuylkill
06.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
SCI Mahanoy
05.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Telemetry
Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson
07.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson
08.2012 - 07.2014
LPN, Psychiatry Inpatient Unit
Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson
10.2008 - 08.2012
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing
Diploma - LPN Program
Lehigh Carbon Community College