Mary Lages
Ballwin
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with
40 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Sustance Abuse, PTSD, and general Psychiatric Nursing] specialty.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
07.2017 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
Education
Master of Science -
SIU-E
Edwardsville, IL05.1992
Skills
- Managing deadlines
- HIPAA Education
- Diagnosing [Type] illnesses
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Care Planning
- Family advocacy
Timeline
RN
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
07.2017 - Current
Master of Science -
SIU-E