Kathleen Marinello
Miami
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Nicklaus Children’s Ambulatory Surgery Center, excelling in surgical assistance and patient education. Demonstrated expertise in infusion therapy and emergency response, while fostering strong team collaboration and effective communication. Committed to delivering compassionate care and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Set Teacher/Medic/Set Nurse
Miami Production Machine
Miami
06.2024 - Current
- Overseeing the crew and ensuring care, such as first aid and stabilizing injuries.
- Caring for minors (under 18 years old) on set, and ensuring all staff in production adhere to the laws regarding minors on set.
- Administering proper first aid is available to staff and actors.
- Enforcing health compliance with health regulations.
- Using clinical judgement to differentiate between what would be emergent, requiring an ambulance and transfer to the hospital, versus non-emergent.
Surgical Registered Nurse
Nicklaus Children’s Ambulatory Surgery Center
Miami
05.2020 - 06.2024
- Five years of perioperative care in preoperative surgery, operative surgery, and PACU.
- Proving pain management in postoperative care and Overseeing care for patients awakening from anesthesia.
- Making detailed observations of patients' vital signs and responsiveness to anesthesia.
- Checking patients' levels of consciousness.
- Extensive surgical experience in orthopedics, urology, ENT, plastics, general/pediatric surgery, GI, and ophthalmology, with pediatrics and adults.
- Assisting anesthesia providers with intubation, accessing IVs, and monitoring patients under sedation.
- Prepare the operating room with the necessary equipment and supplies.
- Ensuring all surgical instruments are sterilized and functioning.
- Monitoring the surgical team to maintain a sterile environment.
- Assisting in positioning the patient safely before the surgery.
- Verifying patient information and surgical site before the procedure begins.
- Documenting all aspects of the surgical procedure in the patient’s chart.
- Coordinating with anesthesia providers to ensure patient safety.
- Managing the flow of the operating room and anticipating the surgical team’s needs.
- Handling specimens taken during surgery, and ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
- Assessing the patient's condition and readiness for discharge from the post-anesthesia care unit.
- Providing emotional support to patients and their families before and after surgery.
- Maintaining an inventory of surgical supplies, and reordering as needed.
- Providing Discharge instructions to patients.
Personal and Group Physical Trainer/Crossfit Trainer
IC Fitness Kendall
Miami
07.2016 - 01.2021
- Teach clients the correct exercise form and technique to prevent injury.
- Provide motivation and support to help clients stick with their fitness regimen.
- Track the client's progress and adjust their workout plan as needed.
- Advise clients on health and lifestyle changes.
- Manage fitness equipment and ensure it is safe to use.
- Provide first aid and emergency response when necessary.
- Conduct fitness assessments to establish client fitness level and health conditions.
- Offer guidance during workout sessions to ensure proper form and technique.
Infusion Oncology Nurse
United Oncology Medical Associates
Miami
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Accessing patient Ports with sterile procedure.
- Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, and other infusion treatments safely and accurately.
- Monitor patients closely during infusion therapy, assessing for adverse reactions, and managing side effects.
- Educate patients and families about treatment plans, side effects, symptom management, and self-care strategies.
- Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, and healthcare team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate patient records, documenting treatments, patient responses, and interventions performed.
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, medication safety guidelines, and emergency response procedures.
- Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients and families throughout treatment.
Home Health Pediatric Nurse
Integrity Health Care
Miami
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Assessing the health condition of the child, and taking vital signs.
- Administering medication and minor procedures.
- Providing patient care round the clock and ensuring the safety of kids
- Working with pediatricians and following the treatment plan
- Observing symptoms and reporting changes or emergencies
- Educating family members and caregivers on treatment options and pain management.
Education
Masters - Nursing APRN
ST. Thomas University
06.2024
Master’s - Business Administration
ST. Thomas University
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami-Dade College
Miami, FL08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami-Dade College
Miami, FL12.2018
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Healthcare compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Emergency response
- Infusion therapy
- Care and team collaboration
- Clinical assessment
- Effective communication
- IV insertion
- Decision-making proficiency
- Time management
- Cultural competency awareness
- Continuing education dedication
- Sterile technique expertise
- Detail-oriented approach
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Critical thinking
- Maintaining sterility
- Patient and family education
Certification
- FL RN License, 9506875
- FL FNP-BC License, 11038368
- NPI
- DEA License, pending approval
- American Heart Association Certifications, PALS, ACLS, BLS, CPR
- American Society of Addiction Medicine: Pain and Addiction Certification
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Set Teacher/Medic/Set Nurse
Miami Production Machine
06.2024 - Current
Surgical Registered Nurse
Nicklaus Children’s Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.2020 - 06.2024
Infusion Oncology Nurse
United Oncology Medical Associates
01.2020 - 05.2020
Home Health Pediatric Nurse
Integrity Health Care
04.2019 - 06.2019
Personal and Group Physical Trainer/Crossfit Trainer
IC Fitness Kendall
07.2016 - 01.2021
Masters - Nursing APRN
ST. Thomas University
Master’s - Business Administration
ST. Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami-Dade College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami-Dade College
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