Maureen Coppola
East Stroudsburg
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Easton Hospital
Easton
06.2000 - 10.2004
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
Registered Nurse
Easton hospital
Easton
03.2000 - 05.2003
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Contributed to the development and revision of ICU policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients' families, helping them navigate complex medical information.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Northampton
Northampton , Pa 01.1997 - 07.2000
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan development
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control
- Critical care management
- Clinical documentation
- Education and training
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Team communication
- Telemetry monitoring
- Life-sustaining machines
- Medical assessment
- At-risk patient care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- Critical care certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Easton Hospital
06.2000 - 10.2004
Registered Nurse
Easton hospital
03.2000 - 05.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Northampton
01.1997 - 07.2000