Brigid Murphy
Watertown
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Mount Auburn Hospital, excelling in patient advocacy and education. Proven ability to enhance care quality through compassionate support and clinical judgment. Skilled in geriatric care and proficient in ACLS, ensuring optimal patient outcomes while fostering staff development and performance improvement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge
01.1995 - Current
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge
09.1999 - 09.2023
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
- Created action plans for staff development and performance improvement.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Mercy Hospital
Cork, IrelandSkills
- Basic life support is current
- ACLS - current
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Geriatric care
- Feeding pumps
- Neurology
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Mount Auburn Hospital
09.1999 - 09.2023
RN
Mount Auburn Hospital
01.1995 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Mercy Hospital
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