Donna Marino
Fairfield,CT
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with 25 years of nursing and acute care experience offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Looking to utilize my nursing skills to successfully expand my practice into the ambulatory care/outpatient setting.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
IV Nurse
The DRIPBar Fairfield
Fairfield, CT
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained strong IV skills. Enhanced patient comfort by administering IV fluids with precision and care.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining sterile environments while inserting, replacing, or removing IV lines.
- Improved patient outcomes through monitoring of vital signs and adjusting treatments as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients desiring IV therapy.
Nurse Consultant
Greenfield Hill Church Nursery School
09.2020 - Current
- Maintains health and immunization records including allergies and medication plans of care for students and staff as required
- Serves as a resource for school director and staff providing information and advice as situations may arise.
Sub School Nurse, COVID-19 & Flu Clinic Vaccinator
Town of Fairfield
12.2018 - 12.2023
- Provides care for students within the Fairfield School System as needed on a substitute basis
- Duties include seeing students for both scheduled and emergent visits, performing assessments and administering medications as per students individualized plan, documentation and follow up with both parents and school faculty.
- Contributed to the COVID-19 vaccination efforts during the pandemic within my town community. Continues to assist with vaccination efforts including those for at risk seniors at town high-dose influenza vaccine clinics.
Staff Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
STAMFORD HEALTH
01.2004 - 10.2023
- Direct patient care as both a staff RN and charge RN in both the NICU and well-baby nursery
- Provide daily, routine care and screenings to infants as well as emergent care as needed
- Attended both premature deliveries as well as cesarean sections to act as a team member providing resuscitation as needed to neonates at birth.
- Work collaboratively with neonatologists, pediatricians, respiratory therapists and fellow nurses to provide optimal care to infants
- Able to float and independently take patient assignments on both the maternity and pediatric floors.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
Staff Nurse
HOSPITAL OF ST RAPHAEL
07.1998 - 12.2003
- Staff nurse responsible for the direct inpatient care of medical and oncology patients
- Worked collaboratively with all members of the care team to provide optimal patient care
- Administered chemotherapy and blood transfusions as ordered by physicians.
Education
BSN Nursing -
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05.1998
Skills
- BLS for Healthcare Provider
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Venipuncture Expertise
- IV Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Documentation Accuracy
Credentials And Licenses
- Registered Nurse, State of CT license E60896
- BLS for Healthcare Provider
- NALS/NRP
References
References available upon request
Timeline
IV Nurse
The DRIPBar Fairfield
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Consultant
Greenfield Hill Church Nursery School
09.2020 - Current
Sub School Nurse, COVID-19 & Flu Clinic Vaccinator
Town of Fairfield
12.2018 - 12.2023
Staff Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
STAMFORD HEALTH
01.2004 - 10.2023
Staff Nurse
HOSPITAL OF ST RAPHAEL
07.1998 - 12.2003
BSN Nursing -
Fairfield University