Doreen Marini
Bellingham,MA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Excellent IV skills. Proficient in Ports, PICC lines, Phlebotomy. Previously OCN certification.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Landmark Medical Center
Woonsocket, RI
09.1986 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Framingham Union Hospital School of Nursing
Framingham, MA06-1987
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Health Promotion
- Discharge Planning
- Compassion and Empathy
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Affiliations
Enjoy sports, traveling, spending time with family and friends. Going to the gym and especially time spent with my Chocolate Lab, Trevi
Certification
RI Nursing License
BLS and ACLS certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
Landmark Medical Center
09.1986 - Current
Diploma - Nursing
Framingham Union Hospital School of Nursing
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