Cathy Canders
Bangor
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor
08.1977 - 03.2025
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines for best practices in nursing care.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Conducted training on correct HCM techniques and procedures.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed wound care as needed.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care in a surgical setting.
- Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining steps in rapid response situations.
- Responded to emergency situations such as.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Identified areas for improvement in clinical practice and developed strategies to address them.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller, and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding changes in condition or treatment plans.
- Reduced potential infections using ChloraPrep, pre-op prep, Mueller and Snowden-Pence Surgical laparoscopic instruments, capital and infection prevention products.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
- Provided leadership by serving as a role model for professional behavior.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed staffing levels according to acuity of patients' conditions.
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Adhered to legal and ethical standards of practice during all interactions with patients and families.
- Participated in performance improvement activities related to quality assurance initiatives.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on patient safety.
- Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
- Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses and other staff members.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
- Initiated corrective action when necessary to improve patient care standards.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Maintained accurate records on each patient's progress.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
EMMC School of Nursing
Bangor, ME06-1973
Skills
- Patient assessment and clinical documentation
- Medication administration and infection prevention
- Surgical preparation and electronic health records
Certification
- Registered Nurse State of Maine
- BLS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
08.1977 - 03.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
EMMC School of Nursing
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