CARRIE MARLIN
BSN, RN
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Hard-working, Registered Nurse, looking to apply my education and experience in a managerial position in healthcare. Extremely detail-oriented with strong technical skills, strong interdisciplinary communication skills and the ability to learn new concepts quickly.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and inpatient, ambulatory, and long term care department operations.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
9
9
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Affinity Nurse
ASCENSION NURSING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, REMOTE
03.2020 - Current
- Represent staff nurses at a national level to incorporate evidence-based practice into a standardized method across Ascension with nurses as the main voice.
- Advise clinical best practice, nursing documentation, and other nursing functions in order to promote change.
- Dedicated to the continuation of the bedside nurse to be the voice of the future.
- Utilizing Economic/Marketing background, able to provide input based on business related aspects of change.
- Represents Affinity with local and market Shared Governance as well as the CNO Council and National Leaders Committee.
Registered Nurse, ICU
ASCENSION SACRED HEART EMERALD COAST
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL
02.2018 - Current
- Provide education to patients and family members regarding disease process, plan of care and follow up upon discharge.
- Effective communicator between multi-disciplinary departments in order to provide excellent total patient care.
- Continuously seeking opportunities to further skills and knowledge in the critical care setting.
- Received “Patient Care Excellence Award” 2020.
- Two-time DAISY Award Winner in October 2018 and February 2020.
- Fills in as needed in the capacity as Charge Nurse on regular basis.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
THE MANOR AT BLUEWATER BAY
NICEVILLE, FL
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for providing appropriate and thorough care and medication administration to a patient load of 16-22.
- Assign duties to non-licensed nursing staff and supervise charting activities to ensure patient records are complete and accurate.
- Coordinate nursing activities with activities of other departments and admit new patients.
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Supervisor
INOVA MEDICAL GROUP
ALEXANDRIA, VA
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Provided superior patient care and leadership reflected in annual performance reviews.
- Within only a two week period of time, identified major deficiencies and with self directed capabilities, brought the practice up to a passing level before major JHACO inspection.
- Led clinical staff in acquisition of large family practice, increasing patient load from 4,700 patients to over 10,000.
- Served as a focal-point for other clinical staff in order to maintain standards and ensure compliance of Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certification.
- Assisted in the relocation and set-up of practice office from a 5 exam room location to an 18 exam room practice.
- Phlebotomy experience.
- Lead point of contact and procedural assistant for cosmetic patients, trained in Botox and Juvaderm injectables as well as Yag, Candela and iLipo laser treatments.
- Proficient in the usage and merger of two EMR systems simultaneously.
- (Epic and Amazing Charts).
Licensed Practical Nurse
OCCUVAX
ALEXANDRIA, VA
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Individually conducted corporate flu clinics ranging from 10-80 patients.
- Solely responsible for coordination of care from acquisition of supplies, administration and successful completion of flu clinic.
- Outstanding customer service and patient care reflected in company evaluations.
Ward Clerk/ Licensed Practical Nurse
WHITE-WILSON MEDICAL CENTER
NICEVILLE, PA, FL
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Responsible for maintaining communication between multiple providers and patients regarding lab results, referrals, appointment reminders and general healthcare concerns.
- Managed referrals for multiple providers.
- Underwent in depth EMR training while the office transitioned strictly to an EMR system (Greenway).
- Managed and administered all flu vaccines for local office employees.
Owner and Photographer
BUNDLES OF FUN PHOTOGRAPHY
NICEVILLE, FL
11.2007 - 12.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
THE MANOR AT BLUEWATER BAY
NICEVILLE, FL
04.2001 - 04.2002
- Provided basic daily care for 10-15 geriatric patients.
- Demonstrated a keen eye for indications of possible health problems.
- Maintained a compassionate relationship with all patients as well as providing companionship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL 01.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL 08.2016 - 12.2017
Practical Nursing Certification -
Okaloosa Technical College And Choice High School
Fort Walton Beach, FL 11.2001 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 08.1995 - 05.2000
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
undefinedAccomplishments
- Daisy Committee Ascension Sacred Heart Shared Governance Ascension Florida Shared Governance Ascension Center of Excellence National Nurse Affinity Group ICU/PCU Unit Based Council Ascension National Leaders Committee Ascension FL/GC CNO Council.
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Affinity Nurse
ASCENSION NURSING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, REMOTE
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
ASCENSION SACRED HEART EMERALD COAST
02.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
01.2018 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
THE MANOR AT BLUEWATER BAY
09.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
08.2016 - 12.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Supervisor
INOVA MEDICAL GROUP
12.2013 - 06.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
OCCUVAX
09.2013 - 12.2013
Ward Clerk/ Licensed Practical Nurse
WHITE-WILSON MEDICAL CENTER
04.2011 - 11.2011
Owner and Photographer
BUNDLES OF FUN PHOTOGRAPHY
11.2007 - 12.2013
Practical Nursing Certification -
Okaloosa Technical College And Choice High School
11.2001 - 12.2002
Certified Nursing Assistant
THE MANOR AT BLUEWATER BAY
04.2001 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
University of Arizona
08.1995 - 05.2000
ACLS - Advanced Life Support
BLS - Basic Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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