1. 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 Peritoneal Dialysis Substance Withdrawal
Wound Care Meditech and EMAR Management
CPAP/BIPAP Computerized PYXIS Medication
Airway Suctioning Documentation 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 Wound Care Council
American Academy of Medical Surgical Nurse Peer Review Council
Nurses Cardiac Core Measures Committee
Patient Education Committee Performance Improvement Committee