Deborah McGrath is seeking a position in home health or hospice nursing with over 28 years of nursing experience in various fields including intermediate care, orthopedics, neurology, hospice, home health care, and long term care. She has experience as a staff nurse in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and hospice programs. McGrath has strong assessment, organizational, communication, and Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement skills.

1. 23643 Bahama Point, Unit 1321
Fernandina Beach,Florida 32034
(904) 491-3543
damcgrn@comcast.net
Deborah A. McGrath
OBJECTIVE: I am seeking to return to a position in Home Health and or Hospice
QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Nurse in Florida with 28 years of experience in various nursing
fields such as Intermediate Care; Orthopedics and Neurology/Neurosurgery;
Hospice; Home Health Care; and Long Term Care.
Problem solver with exceptional assessment skills, organizational skills,
communication skills and an appreciation of the importance of the “hands
on nursing” experience. A basic understanding of Medicaid and Medicare
reimbursement.
Flexible and adaptable to work various shifts. However, I would prefer to
remain in the Nassau County, North Jacksonvillearea.
EXPERIENCE: STAFF NURSE; CARE CENTER OF NASSAU, FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA
7/25/2012 – 12/23/2015
As a staff RN, I was responsible for the daily health concerns of 24 to 48
Developmentally Disabled Adults of various ages in both a cluster home and
Day program environments. This involvedcollaborating care and providing
instruction to additional disciplines such as QMDP program managers;
Physical/Occupational/ Speech Therapist; Physicians, and Residential
Department staff such as RLAs; and Families/guardians. I had been
available to assist Care Center of Nassau with additional responsibilities that
required RN licensure when needed, such as validation for group home staff
and RN consultant.
STAFF NURSE; ST VINCENT’S HOSPITAL, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
10/2005 – 7/ 2012
I participated as a staff nurse on 2West, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Neurology; 7am – 7p
shift. I provided direct patient care to 6 – 9 post-operative patients; supervised Assistant Care
Providers, provided support and instructions to families/caregivers; coordinated care with
additional disciplines such as Physicians and PAs; Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy,
Occupational Therapy; Case Management; and Home Health providers, administration of
medications and treatments. As part of employment responsibilities I was “floated” to other
medical/surgical units or was the “charge nurse” for my home unit.
PRIMARY NURSE; COMMUNITY HOSPICE OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA
12/1998 – 10/2005
While at Community Hospice; I participated in various RN functions. I was a PRN “runner
‘that provided off hour, immediate medical, emotional, and at times physical assistance to
hospice patients and their care givers. I was the liaisonRN for Long Term Care facilities in
North Florida/ Southeast Georgia; coordinating in those facilities to obtain equipment and
services needed by Community Hospice patients and their caregivers. As Primary Team
Nurse, I coordinated the various multi discipline services while providing direct care,
assisting with obtaining medications, DME, supervising CNAs, and providing education End
of Life support in the home setting.

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ER STAFF NURSE; CHARLTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, FOLKSTON, GA
12/1998 – 10/2001
I participated as a staff nurse in the ER of this very small, rural hospital. My duties included
triage of patients, assessment and prioritizing care, various treatment procedures,
administration of medications; coordination of care with Paramedics, Physicians, other
departments, and other health care facilities. I was providing emotional support, education,
community resources to patients and families while trying to maintain order in a 3 bed ER.
INTRAVENIOUS THERAPY NURSE; ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL, , TAMPA, FL
9/1997 – 10/1998
While employed as an IVT Home Health nurse, I assisted adult and pediatric
clients, as well as their caregivers, in the administration and maintenance of
venous access devices such as Portacaths, PICC; and peripheral cannulars.
Additional responsibilities included therapeutic lab draws, dressing changes
of wounds and IV access, ordering supplies and medications, collaboration
with additional disciplines, and providing education regarding disease
process and community resources to both client and caregiver .
ASSISTANT HEAD NURSE ORTHOPEDICS; TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, TALLAHASSEE,
FLORIDA
9/1993- 09/1997
I provided direct post-operative and trauma patients within a team nursing plan. I assisted
with scheduling and administrative duties as well as shift assignments of RNs, LPNs, and
CNAs. Responsible for making and implementing nursing care plans and discharge, assisting
Physicians, administering medications and treatments; preoperative and postoperative care,
participation in multidisciplinary meeting which at times included community agencies such
as the Sheriff’s Department.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES PRIOR TO RELOCATING TO FLORIDA AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
EDUCATION: CAPE COD COMMUNITY COLLEGE; WEST BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
ASSOCIATES DEGRESS IN NURSING 6/1987.
LICENSES Florida Registered Nurse: RN2768932
Massachusetts Registered Nurse: RN 181710
REFERNCES On request
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