Evalina Marin
Storm Lake,IA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with over 20 years of healthcare experience in a variety of medical settings, including direct patient care, nursing home, intermediate care facility for children intellectually disabled and mental health institute. Vast experience dealing with a very broad range of medical conditions. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Work well with diverse patient populations and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Manor Retirement Community
04.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care to approximately 18 to 25 residents , stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Registered Nurse
Cherokee Mental Health Institute
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Faith Hope & Charity
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered psychotropic medications via oral and G-tube.
- Administered feedings via G-tube
Registered Nurse
Sunset Knoll
04.2011 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely to 25-30 residents according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to 25-30 residents and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA06.2009
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Monitoring
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Seizure Management
- Patient Education
- Pain Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Quote
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.
Charles R. Swindoll
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
03.2021 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Methodist Manor Retirement Community
04.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cherokee Mental Health Institute
07.2017 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Faith Hope & Charity
08.2015 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Sunset Knoll
04.2011 - 05.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
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