Abigail M. Montgomery, RN, CMSN 20 Apple St. Somerville, MA 12345 . (781) 555-3098 . AbbyMontgomery@mail.com

Patient Safety ~ Continuity and Comprehensiveness of Care ~ Clinical Leadership

Profile

Professional nurse, with exceptional skills in critical thinking, rapid response in fast-paced environments,

leadership and training of staff, and passion for the profession of nursing, seeking to provide safe and comprehensive care to the patients of Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Key Clinical Skills

Telemetry Monitoring Wound Care CPAP/BIPAP Airway Suctioning

Peritoneal Dialysis Meditech and EMAR

Computerized Documentation

Substance Withdrawal Management

PYXIS Medication Administration

Career Experience

Lead Clinical Registered Nurse June 2010 - Present Winchester Hospital, Winchester, MA

Conducted daily clinical supervision of a medical-surgical and cardiovascular unit to include 3 shifts of up to 6 personnel and as many as 25 patients

Facilitated leadership of daily multidisciplinary care rounds, ensuring patient safety and care, and seamless transfer of duties between shifts

Conducted professional and graceful management of challenging and complex patient situations Managed coordination of patient assignments and staffing needs, ensuring 100% coverage and

attendance to patient needs Provided mentorship of 8 nursing and clinical auxiliary staff through demonstrated

professionalism and training Outstanding preparation for and oversight of recent JCAHO and Department of Public Health

(DPH) site visits, resulting in zero discrepancies Implementation of quality-control and patient care initiatives resulting in excellent Press-Ganey

patient and employee satisfaction scores Registered Nurse May 2008 - June 2010 Winchester Hospital, Winchester, MA

Management of assignment of up to 15 patients on medical-surgical and cardiovascular units Designated to functioned as charge nurse for 6 personnel after only one year in the RN position Conducted multidisciplinary care rounds for post- and pre-surgery patients Provided interdepartmental coordinated with case management and complementary therapies

to ensure comprehensiveness of patient treatment Provided professional care for patients with diagnoses including acute myocardial infarction,

congestive heart failure, respiratory failure, and acute psychiatric illness.

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Community Health Registered Nurse Sep. 2008 – Sep. 2010 Centrus Premier Homecare and Maxim Health Solutions, Needham, MA

Conducted assessment and care for high risk clients in homecare and community settings Administered public clinics for education and awareness as primary preventative care Influenza, pneumococcal, and meningitis vaccination dispensation

Registered Nurse Aug. 2007 - May 2008 Morton Hospital and Medical Center, Taunton, MA

Management of patient assignment on medical-surgical unit Safe, effective care of multiple complex patients Comprehensive care of a diverse patient populations

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing - Education Expected Completion: Dec. 2011 Endicott College, Beverly, MA Sigma Theta Tau Honor’s Society Nursing, Associate of Arts Degree June 2007 Massasoit Community College, Brockton, MA English, Bachelor of Arts Degree June 2004 Psychology (Minor) University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Licenses/Certifications Medical Surgical Nurse Certification 2011 Registered Nursing License 2007 Basic Life Support 2005 Massachusetts Teacher License 2004

Professional Affiliations American Nurse’s Association American Academy of Medical Surgical

Nurses Patient Education Committee

Wound Care Council Nurse Peer Review Council Cardiac Core Measures Committee Performance Improvement Committee