Marion Desmond
East Wareham,MA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with over 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Brain Injury specialty, Though not limited to Brain Injury, Have worked many years in nursing homes in sub acute setting, working on Skilled care Units with patients receiving rehab or skilled care.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Bamsi
12.2017 - Current
- Independently resolved complaints from staff, person served and families and asked for assistance when appropriate.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from Staff at Colarusso and built a strong team
- Assisted in adjusting coverage to compensate for changing conditions of the Home.
- Managed staff by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Supervised the daily running of the group homes medical needs, Attended Dr appointments and built a good working relationship with all the Physicians for person served in the program,
Staff Nurse LPN Charge Nurse
Bourne Manor Extended Care
01.2016 - 10.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Staff Nurse
BAMSI
04.2013 - 04.2017
- Administered medications.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication, catheter insertion and airway management Trach Care and suctioning.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
LPN Charge Nurse Sub Acute Care Unit
Forestview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
10.2006 - 04.2015
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments.
- Conducted patient assessments per to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to Director of Nurses.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Greenery/ Neuro Rehab
05.1986 - 11.2013
- I originally started as a CNA while in nursing school, I then worked through the years as a Team Leader, Charge Nurse, I eventually became the first LPN on the management team as a Relief nursing supervisor eventually becoming Full time Nursing Supervisor and spent the Last 10 years as the 11-7 nursing supervisor.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Cared for over 20 patients directly each day with quality-driven support and supervised the Building with 120 patients with Head Injury's.
- Managed staff of CNA's and Nurses, Monitored work performance, did evaluations, team building education.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Mass Soldiers Home
Chelsea, MA06.1987
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Sample Collection
- Patient Examination
- Medical Supply Management
- Treatment Preparation
- Emergency Response
- Patient Care Oversight
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Employee Training Program
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medical Records Management
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Nursing Consultation
- Staff Mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Intervention
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Preventive Healthcare
- Clear Patient Communication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Staff Supervision
- Compassionate and Caring
- Diet and Nutrition
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- In-Service Programs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Time Management
- Conflict Management
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR
- Infection Control Procedures
- Geriatrics
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Bamsi
12.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse LPN Charge Nurse
Bourne Manor Extended Care
01.2016 - 10.2021
Staff Nurse
BAMSI
04.2013 - 04.2017
LPN Charge Nurse Sub Acute Care Unit
Forestview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
10.2006 - 04.2015
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Greenery/ Neuro Rehab
05.1986 - 11.2013
LPN - Practical Nursing
Mass Soldiers Home
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