Mary Boyer
822 Poplar Drive Petersburg
Summary
Dedicated Cardiothoracic Nurse Specialist with strong background in conducting patient assessments and developing care plans. Committed to delivering high-quality clinical nursing care and educating patients and families on perioperative processes. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery and support during critical phases of recovery.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiothoracic Nurse Specialist
SIU Physicians and Surgeons
10.2000 - 07.2023
- Conducted inpatient rounds at two local hospitals for preoperative and postoperative patient assessments.
- Collaborated with supervising physicians to direct patient care plans.
- Provided comprehensive clinical nursing care to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on perioperative procedures and postoperative recovery.
- Worked alongside nursing staff to coordinate and enhance patient care delivery.
- Assisted patients and families in overcoming challenges during the perioperative phase.
- Developed strong relationships with physicians, ensuring clear communication regarding patient needs and treatment plans for optimal outcomes.
- Supported families during critical illness, providing emotional support and resources to help them navigate difficult decisions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic health records systems.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, ICU and CRU
St. John’s Hospital
02.1998 - 10.2000
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
08.1996 - 02.1998
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor in Science of Nursing
St. John’s College of Nursing
Springfield Illinois05.1996
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical nursing care
- Patient education
- Care plan development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Postoperative support
- Inpatient care
- Patient safety
- Family education
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
Cardiothoracic Nurse Specialist
SIU Physicians and Surgeons
10.2000 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU and CRU
St. John’s Hospital
02.1998 - 10.2000
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
08.1996 - 02.1998
Bachelor in Science of Nursing
St. John’s College of Nursing
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