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Kara Marino

Signal Mountain,TN

Summary

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner specializes in professional nursing care for aging and elderly individuals. Promotes health and wellness education and preventive disease management to support optimal level of health and deliver quality, individualized care. 12 years of demonstrated geriatrics experience impacting care and comfort of senior population while building meaningful relationships with patients, families and health care providers. Highly qualified and board certified Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.


Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Abode Care Partners
07.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patient condition, submitted treatment plan and conducted ongoing follow-up of condition.
  • Maintained accurate patient medical record to comply with policies and regulations and support continuity of care.
  • Managed acute and long-term medical needs of patients in collaboration with primary care providers.
  • Performed physical examination, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and documented observations and results in patient chart.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Carle Methodist
07.2012 - 05.2023
  • Managed acute and long-term medical needs of patients in collaboration with primary care providers.
  • Performed physical examination, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and documented observations and results in patient chart.
  • Assessed patient condition, submitted treatment plan, and conducted ongoing follow-up of condition.
  • Maintained accurate patient medical record to comply with policies and regulations and support continuity of care.
  • Educated staff, patients and caregivers regarding healthcare issues and treatments to facilitate optimal care plan.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments
  • Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes

Mom/Baby Registered Nurse

OSF St. Francis Medical Center
05.2006 - 07.2012
  • Advocated for parents during times of stress by offering listening ear and providing insight into care.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Administered medications and fluids to newborn patients as dictated by physician instructions on charts.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Effectively communicated with family members to provide daily updates about patient care

Education

Master of Science - Gerontology

OSF St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IL
06.2018

Master of Science - Maternal Health And Neonatal Nursing

OSF St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IL
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

OSF St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IL
05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
12.1997

Skills

  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Pain Management
  • Acute and Chronic Health Issues
  • Hospice Education
  • Disease Prevention
  • EMR Systems
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
  • Prescribe Medication
  • Mental Health
  • Primary Care

Timeline

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Abode Care Partners
07.2023 - Current

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Carle Methodist
07.2012 - 05.2023

Mom/Baby Registered Nurse

OSF St. Francis Medical Center
05.2006 - 07.2012

Master of Science - Gerontology

OSF St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

Master of Science - Maternal Health And Neonatal Nursing

OSF St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

OSF St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Illinois State University
Kara Marino