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Marsha Monstwil

Pulaski,PA

Summary

Competent and caring Staff Nurse offering 34 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

The Haven Nursing Home
New Castle, PA
06.2023 - 05.2024

•Update Care Plans & and Assess patients every 90 days

•Experience in taking care of the elderly

•Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records

•Inform Coworkers of Patients' current status at the beginning of their shift

•Administer medications for patients

•Start and maintain peripheral IV, as well as collect any cultures if necessary

•Plan and delegate CNA's with instructions

•Report critical labs and abnormal vitals to physician and communicate any needs of the patient on admission for orders

•Cross check orders and ensure they have been entered into the system correctly

Staff Nurse

McGuire Memorial Home
New Brighton, PA
12.2017 - Current
  • Update Care Plans & and Assess patients every 90 days
  • Experience in taking care of mentally/physically disabled children and adults
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
  • Inform Coworkers of Patients' current status at the beginning of their shift
  • Administer medications for patients
  • Start and maintain peripheral IV, as well as collect any cultures if necessary
  • Plan and delegate Direct Care Workers with instructions
  • Report critical labs and abnormal vitals to physician and communicate any needs of the patient on admission for orders
  • Cross check orders and ensure they have been entered into the system correctly
  • Answered Guardian's questions and ensure patient safety

Staff Nurse

Robert Packard Hospital
Sayre, Pa
08.2017 - 09.2017
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
  • Inform Coworkers of Patients' current status at the beginning of their shift
  • Administer medications for patients
  • Start and maintain peripheral IV, as well as collect any cultures if necessary
  • Plan and direct PCT (Patient Care Technician) with instructions
  • Report critical labs and abnormal vitals to physician and communicate any needs of the patient on admission for orders
  • Starting an admission profile
  • Cross check orders and ensure they have been entered into the system
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
  • Travel Position

Pediatric, Maternity, and Nursery Staff Nurse

Heritage Valley
Beaver, PA
06.2008 - 01.2017
  • First Position was in Pediatrics, Maternity & Nursery
  • Second Position was in Medical Surgical/Adult Monitoring Unit
  • Assisted Physicians with Special Procedures such as Lumbar Punctures, RSV Testing, and Pneumogram Testing
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
  • Inform Coworkers of Patients' current status at the beginning of their shift
  • Administer medications for patients
  • Start and maintain peripheral IV, as well as collect any cultures if necessary
  • Plan and direct PCT (Patient Care Technician) with instructions
  • Report critical labs and abnormal vitals to physician and communicate any needs of the patient on admission for orders
  • Starting an admission profile
  • Cross check orders and ensure they have been entered into the system
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information

Staff Nurse, Pediatrics, Neonatal, Adult Rehab

St. Elizbeth's hospital
Youngstown, OH.
06.1987 - 06.2008
  • First Position was in Pediatrics
  • Assisted Physicians with Special Procedures such as Lumbar Punctures, RSV Testing, and Pneumogram Testing
  • Second Position was in Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Assisted Physicians with umbilical catheter placement and draw lab work for a specimen
  • Administer Surfactant, along with respiratory therapy
  • Transport Nurse which involved Labor & Delivery
  • Attended births at smaller facilities that requested transfer
  • Third Position was in Adult Physical Rehab
  • Assist/Administer baths/medications/food/clothes
  • Dress patient with braces or prosthetics
  • Assist with patient exercises

The rest of the responsibilities are as follows for all previous position listed:

  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
  • Inform Coworkers of Patients' current status at the beginning of their shift
  • Administer medications for patients
  • Start and maintain peripheral IVs
  • Report critical labs and abnormal vitals to physician and communicate any needs of the patient on admission for orders
  • Start admission profiles
  • Cross check orders and ensure they have been entered into the system correctly
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information

Education

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

Jameson School of Nursing
New Castle PA
05.1987

Some College (No Degree) - BSN

Penn State Shenago Valley
Sharon PA

Skills

  • Detail-Oriented
  • Healthcare Team Collaboration
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Medical Device Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Medical Histories and Assessments

Certification

American Red Cross Community CPR

Timeline

Staff Nurse

The Haven Nursing Home
06.2023 - 05.2024

Staff Nurse

McGuire Memorial Home
12.2017 - Current

Staff Nurse

Robert Packard Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2017

Pediatric, Maternity, and Nursery Staff Nurse

Heritage Valley
06.2008 - 01.2017

Staff Nurse, Pediatrics, Neonatal, Adult Rehab

St. Elizbeth's hospital
06.1987 - 06.2008

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

Jameson School of Nursing

Some College (No Degree) - BSN

Penn State Shenago Valley
Marsha Monstwil