Mary Petrin
Liberty
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience of 13 years, specializing in patient assessment and critical thinking. Expertise in medication administration and direct patient care, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. Proven track record of collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and deliver high-quality health education. Committed to advancing nursing practices through continuous professional development.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med Surg/Tele Registered Nurse
Trustaff
Cincinnati
09.2016 - Current
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
North Kansas City
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through observation of clinical indicators such as pain level, breathing rate or laboratory values.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
- Conducted assessments upon admission of new patients in order to develop an individualized plan of care.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when providing patient care services.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
Registered Nurse
Crittenton Children's Center
Kansas City
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedure and following all safety protocals.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Mental Health Technician
Stormont Vail Hospital
Topeka
06.2011 - 09.2012
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Provided education about mental illness symptoms and causes to family members of patients.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Advocated for patient rights and provided guidance on navigating mental health systems.
Data Analyst
Clinical Reference Laboratory
Lenexa
01.1998 - 08.2010
- Maintained documentation of all the processes related to Data Analysis.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize business and information needs.
- Maintained or updated business intelligence tools, databases or dashboards.
- Assessed the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques.
- Communicated with customers, competitors and suppliers to stay abreast of industry or business trends.
- Leveraged SQL queries to extract, transform and load data into databases.
Electricians Mate
United States Navy
Norfolk
06.1989 - 05.1993
- Inspected existing wiring to identify short circuits.
- Connected wires to terminals of circuit breakers for proper operation.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Resolved issues with existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.
- Monitored ship's power system performance by analyzing data from various measuring devices.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
Answering Service Operator
Rochester Telemessaging Center
Rochester Hills
- Ensured all company policies were followed during calls.
- Answered calls with friendly and polite approach to engage callers and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Fielded incoming calls, answered questions and transferred calls internally.
- Researched and quickly resolved customer issues.
- Transcribed and forwarded customer messages to professionals.
- Researched and resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently.
- Escalated customer complaints or issues to supervisor when necessary.
- Took messages from callers and accurately relayed details to intended staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker School
Topeka, KS05-2010
Associate of Arts -
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05-2008
High School Diploma -
Ashland High School
Ashland06-1989
Skills
- Patient assessment and evaluation, and vital signs measurement
- Direct patient care, infection control, and health education
- Medication and IV administration and reconciliation
- Critical thinking, communication skills, problem resolution, and clinical judgment
- EKG interpretation, arrhythmia recognition, and telemetry monitoring
- Peripheral IV insertion, PICC line management, and IV drug therapy management
- Stroke patient care
- Wound care
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- MO License# 20010034599 CA#95175299 OR# 202113836
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Med Surg/Tele Registered Nurse
Trustaff
09.2016 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Crittenton Children's Center
10.2012 - 05.2014
Mental Health Technician
Stormont Vail Hospital
06.2011 - 09.2012
Data Analyst
Clinical Reference Laboratory
01.1998 - 08.2010
Electricians Mate
United States Navy
06.1989 - 05.1993
Answering Service Operator
Rochester Telemessaging Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker School
Associate of Arts -
Johnson County Community College
High School Diploma -
Ashland High School
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