LIHSIEN MARX

Work History

Registered Nurse – Volunteer

Dream Centers - Women’s Clinic

10.2022 - 06.2023

Strong communication with families and organization leadership regarding accidents or other health issues and coordinated follow-up care or dismissals
Administered vaccinations and STD testing in international community plagued with inadequate healthcare
Taught nutrition, wellness, disease prevention and performed patient assessments
Delivered valuable information regarding follow-up care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.

Registered Nurse

Nebraska Medicine, Neuroscience

02.2018 - 03.2019

Floor nurse for acute and subacute neurological patients who require inpatient treatments and therapies
Attentive neuro nurse providing comprehensive cares to patients with brain and nervous system disorders
Coordinated with medical staff to provide input into treatment plans for patients
Capable of working well independently and providing exceptional team leadership
Performed initial patient evaluations and collected patient data while ensuring HIPPA standards
Comprehensive understanding of acute care procedures
Assisted with Lumbar Punctures and other high risk sterile procedures
Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with doctor's orders
NIH Stroke Scale Certified with strong ability to assess critically ill patients while implement appropriate protocols and lifesaving procedures
Providing guidance to families and patients to delivering effective, high-quality care.

Registered Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse, Neurology

St. Luke's Hospital

11.2014 - 10.2017

Relief charge Nurse for a 34-bed neuroscience Unit while also serving as a active member for Performance Improvement committee
Self-Directed with astute judgement skills, high level of personal accountability, and professional conduct
Providing nursing support as a float staff on medical/surgical floors such as post-operative unit, telemetry unit, gastroenterology and gynecological (Women's Unit)
Highly developed organizational skills and detail oriented; accustomed to maintaining high productivity level with heavy workloads
Outstanding patient advocacy and well versed in the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality
Oversee and manage numerous clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining staff morale and professionalism
Proctoring of new hires and mentoring students; consistently recognized by patients and staff for responsiveness to needs, strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude and team work
Providing pre-op, post-op and peri-op care of a variety of patients including brain tumors, strokes, back injuries, scoliosis, hip and knee replacements, pain management as well as various other acute and chronic medical conditions
Proficient in the management of Lumbar, Jackson Pratt Drains, Hemovac drains, Insulin pumps, pain pumps and wound-vac systems
Satellite Telemetry, IV/Picc line management, vital signs, Proficient in the use of use of Mak (computer medication administration log), Sorian, OMNI Cell, Microsoft Word document
Assessments include monitoring Neuro/stroke patients closely for neurological deficits, acute mental status changes and/or management of incisions/wounds
Recently training in the skill of Case Management.

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Intermountain Hospital

01.2010 - 06.2015

Charge nurse for 24 bed psychiatric care unit
Coordinated workflow, assigned and oversaw LPNs and Psychiatric Technicians
Monitored and addressed priorities while quickly adjusting to emerging critical needs of patients and staff
Performed initial and ongoing assessments using objective and subjective data; charted vitals, mental and physical conditions
Identified, documented and responded to changes, adverse indications and emergent conditions
Initiated appropriate emergency response
Developed, carried out, evaluated and adjusted care plans, worked in conjunction with healthcare team of medical and mental health providers
Administered and monitored response to medication while keeping careful to the five rights: (Right patient, right drug, right time, right route, and right documentation)
Prepare 12-lead EKGs; performed wound care, venipuncture and phlebotomy; drew and prepared labs
Assisted physicians and Nurse Practitioners with examination and procedures
Applied therapeutic communication techniques to calm patients
Counseled patients and their families, organized therapeutic activity groups and Hosted outpatient activities
Provided patient and family education on medication and therapy regimens, adverse indications, and follow-up requirements while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

Registered Nurse

Southwest Idaho Advanced Care

09.2012 - 03.2014

Assumed progressive responsibilities and demonstrated skills of nursing for long-term acute care post-surgical, trauma and traumatic brain injury patients
Conducted extensive head-to-toe assessments, paper charting, transcribed physician orders and use of Pyxis
Prepared bed, rooms, sterile equipment and ensured the proper stock of supplies were maintained while also using resources efficiently
Worked closely with several doctors and interdisciplinary staff
Arrange and supervise efficient and safe transition of patients to other hospitals and discharge home
IV insertion, assisted with sterile picc line placement and management of picc lines
Placement of NG tubes and Foley catheters
Maintenance of ostomies and skin graft sites
Ensuring medications are appropriately received, stored and administered
Close monitoring of Hemodialysis patients, Suicidal/drug overdose patients and the immunocompromised
Administered intravenous fluids, medications and blood products
Worked with telemetry equipment, PICC/Mid/Arterial lines, ventilators, tracheostomies and chest tubes
Performed daily sterile wound care and the use of wound-vac systems
Carefully and very respectfully prepared the deceased and comforted their families
Maintaining dignity and privacy to all patients and protecting confidentiality.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Registered Nurse – Volunteer

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse, Neurology

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Registered Nurse

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse: Nursing Science - Nursing

High School Diploma -

Skills

Certification

Accomplishments

References

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Timeline

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