Margaret Riordan

Sept 2018 - Feb 2019 Cardiac Surgery Stepdown

Feb 2019 - Mar 2020 Cardio/Vascular Stepdown

Mar 2020 - June 2020 COVID ICU extender

June 2020 - July 2020 Cardiac Surgery Stepdown

July 2020 - Sept 2021 Cardio/Vascular Stepdown

Sept 2021 - Nov 2022 GI Surgery/Onc

Nov 2022 - Nov 2023 Pavillion - Med/Surg

Nov 2023 - June 2024 GI Surgery/Onc

June 2024 - July 2024 Urology

July 2024 - Present Vascular

• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Cardiac Surgery Stepdown

• 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.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.