Joline Marais

CCRN that uses data and visual tools to assist in monitoring patients to improve clinical outcomes. We participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds and are involved in mentoring nursing staff as needed.

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Often works as the Resource NCRN - facilitates transfers to our Comprehensive Stroke centers, including helping to begin IR procedure until Nurse on call arrives. Go to stroke alerts to make sure that we reach all our time requirements for treatment. I also assist MD with placement of EVD and lines at beside , help prep patients for emergent OR or help with intubations.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Relieve Charge Nurse when needed
• I precept, teach and help less experienced nurses as needed throughout their shift.

• Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
• Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or deficiencies.
• Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
• Developed monthly, end-of-quarter and other statistical reports for leadership team and quality improvement programs.
• Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.

• Confirmed work schedules for next shift to confirm complete floor coverage.
• Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
• Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
• Streamlined steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
• Verified facility remained up-to-date and compliant with laws and regulations.
• Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.

• 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.
• Occasional Charge Nurse as needed.