Denise Marin

• Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
• Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Performed health education activities with parents to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses and MAs by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
• Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
• Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
• Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
• Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
• Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
• Supervised RNs and Medical assistants
• Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of pediatric patients.
• Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for pediatric patients.
• Trained and mentored new RNs and MAs on best practices and standards of care.
• Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
• Advised, coached, and mentored experienced and new nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
• Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
• Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral and intra-muscular medications / Immunizations, respiratory treatments and monitored patient reactions.
• Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail, scheduled appointments, and coordinated courier services.
• Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, registering patients and directing them to appropriate exam.
• Managed office inventory and placed new supply and medication orders.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Stocked pediatric rooms with necessary supplies.
• Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
• Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
• Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
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• Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
• Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
• Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
• Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
• Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
• Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
• Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
• Ensured proper technique in obtaining and handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
• Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.

• Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
• Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
• Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
• Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
• Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
• Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
• Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff. Developed and implemented annual Skills Dah labs and proficiency tests for ED staff
• Managed department supply lelvels and equipment maintenance.
• Worked as staff when census high.

• Member of the Nurse Educator team for Education and Credentialing Departments of hospital.
• Staff instructor for AHA classes for BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• Coordinated ITLS training with ARCH.
• Community nurse instructor for prepared childbirth, parenting class, sibling class and community CPR.
• Piloted community outreach classes, bringing prepared childbirth and parenting classes to expectant local high school students.
• Provided CPR training to community organizations such ads Girls on the Run.

• Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
• Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
• Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
• Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
• Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
• Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
• Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
• Monitored appropriateness of hospital admissions.

• Obtained Certification for neonatal care
• Assessed and monitored maternal and fetal health during labor.
• Instructed patients on post-delivery care techniques, such as breastfeeding and newborn care.
• Provided emotional support to laboring mothers and their families.
• Responded quickly to obstetric emergencies including shoulder dystocia, breech presentations, cord prolapse, and placental abruption.
• Cared for neonates immediately following delivery including resuscitation if necessary.
• Educated new parents about infant safety practices such as car seat installation and SIDS prevention strategies.
• Counseled patients on family planning options prior to discharge from hospital.
• Provided lactation support services after birth including breast pump instruction.

Provided care to newborns in a Level II nursery. Initiated and maintained IV therapy, oxygen set up and administration, maintenance care for infants receiving phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia.