ARLENE MARSHALL
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Driven, hardworking and veteran Psychiatric Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 14-year record of success in nursing and desiring Mental Health position .
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse
Desert Rose Rehab & Recovery Center
Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Assessed and treated patients through Opioid,Alcohol, Amphetamine addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Nestled Recovery Center
Las Vegas, NV
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
- Monitored blood pressure and heart rate of patients with cardiac issues and high cholesterol to detect irregular heartbeats and hypertension.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Charge Nurse Adolescent Unit
Desert Parkway Behavioral Health Hospital
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Charge Nurse
Leon County Jail/Infirmary
Tallahassee, FLORIDA
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Registered Nurse
Southeastern Center For Infectious Disease
Tallahassee, FL
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
RN, Labor & Delivery
Emory Eastside Medical Center
Snellville, GA
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Charge Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Capital Regional Medical Center
Tallahassee, FL
05.2008 - 09.2015
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- Reduced risk of infection by sterilizing tools and overseeing housekeeping standards for treatment rooms, labor and delivery and waiting areas.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Tallahassee, FL01.2008
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medication Administration
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Delegation and Motivation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Patient Care Oversight
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Desert Rose Rehab & Recovery Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Nestled Recovery Center
11.2021 - 05.2022
Charge Nurse Adolescent Unit
Desert Parkway Behavioral Health Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2021
Charge Nurse
Leon County Jail/Infirmary
05.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Southeastern Center For Infectious Disease
06.2017 - 04.2019
RN, Labor & Delivery
Emory Eastside Medical Center
09.2015 - 05.2017
Charge Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Capital Regional Medical Center
05.2008 - 09.2015
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPI certified
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
References
Latoya Jefferson-Nurse Supervisor For Corizon Health-email-Latoyaisfavored@gmail.com,phone:8502847689
Anika Peterkin-Charge Nurse-Desert Parkway Behavioral Health-786-567-8990
Ana Subsic-Clinical Manager-Medley Staffing agency -678-989-3455
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