Maya Congo
Laurel
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience in providing individualized patient care on in a hospital setting with specialized training on the Postpartum Unit. . Passionate about women's care. Committed to making a difference in patients lives by delivering best patient care through patience, support, and education. Focused on holistic nursing to increase and enhance patient care, satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
Baltimore
2021.02 - Current
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Registered Nurse
Riverside Health System
Newport News
2018.02 - Current
- Cared for 5-6 patients in a 18-bed general surgery unit by monitoring vital signs and doing daily assessments, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Using the 6 rights of medication administration administered medications and injections per MD orders.
- Managed the patient discharge and admissions process.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and physical therapists
- Managed patient pain levels and provided necessary pain management
- Followed hospital policies to maintain safety and well-being of patients.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Provided education to patients and family members.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Ascension
Catonsville
2021.06 - 2021.08
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Education
Bachelors Degree In Science Of Nursing - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA2018
Associates Degree Of Nursing - Nursing
Riverside College Of Health Careers
Newport News, VA2017
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Subcutaneous and IM needle injections
- Specimen collection and analysis
- Foley catheters
- Patient discharge
- Collecting vitals
- Care plan development
- Vaccine administration
- Medication administration
- Removing sutures
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient management
- Infection control measures
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intravenous therapy
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Palliative care awareness
- IV setup
- NG tube insertion and removal
- Tracheostomy care
- IV drug therapy management
- CPR certification
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Fetal Heart Monitoring
- Management of Epidural Pain Pump
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Postpartum counseling
- Postpartum nutrition
- Dosage calculation
- Colostomy bag care
- Management of chest tube
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- IV insertion
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
- BLS Certified
- NRP Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension
2021.06 - 2021.08
Registered Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
2021.02 - Current
Registered Nurse
Riverside Health System
2018.02 - Current
Bachelors Degree In Science Of Nursing - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Associates Degree Of Nursing - Nursing
Riverside College Of Health Careers