Leah Marin
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in staff coordination and patient care. Proven leadership in optimizing workflows and enhancing team efficiency during high-demand periods. Skilled in clinical documentation and effective communication, committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes and fostering collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (FT) Mother Infant Unit
St Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN
02.2024 - Current
- Directed daily unit operations as Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, promoting safe and efficient patient care in compliance with quality, legal, organizational, and medical staff standards. Assigned daily nursing duties according to patient acuity, staff capability, workload, and available resources; allocated responsibilities to enhance patient care.
- Coordinated staffing, call-outs, float resources, breaks, and coverage to ensure smooth unit operations and continuity of care.
- Identify staffing challenges and improve workflows by facilitating RN support and workload redistribution, promoting team efficiency during periods of increased demand.
- Orient, train, and precept nursing staff; provide clinical guidance and participate in staff performance discussions and feedback.
- Address staff concerns and patient complaints using communication and problem-solving skills, escalating issues to nursing leadership when appropriate.
- Collaborate with Nurse Managers, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams regarding staffing, patient care, and operational concerns.
- Led high-volume periods and volunteered for cross-unit support, including floating to Labor and Delivery to provide essential clinical assistance.
- Manage the department independently under the guidance of a Nurse Manager/Director while promoting patient safety, quality care, and efficient operation.
Registered Nurse (FT) Med/Surg
Pali Momi Medical Center, Hawaii Pacific Health
Aiea, HI
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with interprofessional teams to manage urgent/emergent patient care situations, ensuring timely and effective responses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collected and assessed data on patients’ acute health status to develop, execute, and evaluate effective care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
Hospital Corpsman- OB/GYN Department
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
Oceanside, CA
09.2012 - 12.2018
- Managed and coordinated daily activities of military personnel in the clinic, assigned and prioritized duties to support operations, assisted with chart preparation, and provided patient care for routine and high-risk OB patients.
Hospital Corpsman-Family Practice Clinic
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Kearny Mesa, CA
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Facilitated operation of medical home teams, ensuring support for over 36,000 annual appointments.
- Delivered patient care under RN supervision for up to 3 couplets, contributing to team efficiency.
- Safely performed skills including medication administration, IV insertion, foley catheter insertion, and patient education.
- Acted as a subject matter expert on immunization practices within the healthcare team.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers as a lactation consultant, enhancing maternal and infant health outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boise State University
Boise, ID05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA05-2022
Associates of Arts - General Studies
National University
La Jolla, CA01-2016
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Staff coordination
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Certifications And Awards
- Registered Nurse License CA, 95289789, 05/22
- Registered Nurse License, TN, 274622, 08/23
- Basic Life Support, 12/25
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 04/26
- Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 2014
Presentations
Efficient Documentation, New Graduate Evidence Based Practice, 05/23, Aiea, HI
Professional Development
- Registered Nurse New Graduate Program, PMMC, HPH, 07/23
- Tennessee’s Universal Postpartum Naloxone Project, 07/26
Timeline
Registered Nurse (FT) Mother Infant Unit
St Francis Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (FT) Med/Surg
Pali Momi Medical Center, Hawaii Pacific Health
09.2022 - 01.2024
Hospital Corpsman- OB/GYN Department
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
09.2012 - 12.2018
Hospital Corpsman-Family Practice Clinic
Naval Medical Center San Diego
06.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boise State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palomar College
Associates of Arts - General Studies
National University