K. Marion Mitchell BSN,RN,CMSRN
Grand Prairie
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 10 years in medical-surgical care, specializing in critical thinking and quality improvement initiatives. Successfully coordinated patient care and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure best practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
Arlington
05.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff during shifts to ensure patient care quality.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement care plans.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
Arlington
09.2017 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses per established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and progress in electronic health records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Thousand Oaks
05.2011 - 09.2017
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Assisted in wound care, dressing changes, and infection prevention strategies.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Inglewood
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
Certificate - Geriatric Resource Nurse
Nurses Improving Care of Healthsystem Elders.
11-2024
Certificate - Evidence Based Practice Fellowship
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX09-2024
Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2021
Associate Of Science (AS) - Nursing
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06-2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Quality improvement
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Acute care expertise
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
Accomplishments
Recognized for skillfully handling angry and aggressive patients; featured in article"De-escalation Advice: Strategies from the Front Line", published July 1, 2024.
Affiliations
Presented at the 2024 NICHE+Nebraska Methodist Hospital Regional Geratric Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. Topic of focus: Decreasing falls and hospitalizations among geriatric patients and implementing strategies to improve the care of older adults in a hospital setting.
Timeline
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
05.2011 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
05.2009 - 05.2011
Certificate - Geriatric Resource Nurse
Nurses Improving Care of Healthsystem Elders.
Certificate - Evidence Based Practice Fellowship
Texas Christian University
Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Of Science (AS) - Nursing
El Camino College