Mara Bishop

• Conducted thorough neurological assessments to evaluate patient conditions and determine appropriate interventions.
• Collaborated with radiologists and neurologists to develop comprehensive care plans for patients undergoing neurointerventional procedures.
• Educated patients on the risks and benefits of neurointerventional treatments, enhancing informed decision-making.
• Managed post-procedural care, monitoring patients for potential complications and ensuring timely interventions.
• Implemented evidence-based protocols for managing acute neurological emergencies, improving patient outcomes.
• Maintained accurate and detailed patient records to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
• Developed strong relationships with local specialists to facilitate seamless referral processes when advanced care was required for patients'' wellbeing.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
• Streamlined clinic operations by developing efficient workflows that reduced wait times for patients.

• Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues with a focus in neurology.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
• Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
• Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of neurological diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
• Improved patient satisfaction with personalized care plans, involving patients in decision-making processes.

Supervision and Leadership:

• Lead and supervise six to seven registered nurses, three CNAs, and one unit secretary per shift in the IMC unit
• Assign and delegate tasks with safety and efficiency in mind, ensuring balanced workload and patient acuity consideration

Patient Care Coordination:

• Follow up on patients' charts and necessary orders to ensure compliance and necessary interventions are not missed
• Coordinate patient transfers and discharges with the case management team, ensuring appropriate placement for patients no longer meeting IMC criteria

Hands-On Support:

• Actively assist nurses with patient care, serving as a resource for questions, especially regarding policies and procedures
• Take on patient loads while also fulfilling charge nurse duties

Emergency Response:

• Respond to codes and rapid responses in the IMC unit, providing timely and effective interventions

Staff Management:

• Participate in interviews and evaluations of staff, ensuring alignment with unit goals and standards
• Ensure staff assignments are balanced, considering patient acuity and unit census, and adjust as needed for optimal workload distribution

Patient and Family Engagement:

• Round on patients and family members to address questions and concerns, directing them to the appropriate resources for resolution

Clinical Education

• Served as adjunct faculty at UNLV as a clinically designated instructor for nursing students, including those from other universities and colleges within the community such as Roseman University, CSN, and Arizona College of Nursing, providing mentorship and guidance in a hands-on learning environment.
• Mentor and orient newly hired staff, providing support and facilitating seamless integration into the unit.

• Worked in a Level 1 Trauma hospital, managing patients with a wide range of traumatic injuries such as multiple trauma, penetrating injuries, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, chest injuries, abdominal injuries, and burns.
• Provided care to patients after craniotomies, embolizations, VP shunt placement, aneurysm clipping, AVM surgeries, stroke patients post TPA, as well as various others with diseases such as meningitis, neurosyphilis, seizures, and encephalopathy.
• Provided comprehensive care for patients in a high-acuity unit, specializing in managing tracheostomies connected to ventilator machines, enteral feedings, and the management of drains.
• Managed patients with various medical conditions including trauma, strokes, non-ST elevation myocardial infarctions (nSTEMI), and ST elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI) post interventions
• Assumed responsibility for critically ill patients requiring close monitoring and intervention.
• Adapted to the evolving demands of the unit, including the care of COVID-19 patients in March 2020.
• Administered treatments such as Bipap machines nearing intubations, High Flow Nasal Cannulas, and Non-Rebreather masks for respiratory support
• Provided specialized care for burn victims and patients with severe wounds in the only burn-certified hospital in the valley
• Implemented specific wound care treatments and management strategies tailored to individual patient needs
• Managed patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and heart failure, ensuring comprehensive and holistic care.

• Provided post-operative care for patients following cardiac surgeries, including CABGs, TAVRs, and mitral/aortic valve replacements
• Assisted patients after percutaneous cardiac interventions, such as stent placements and watchman procedures
• Managed patients who underwent thoracic surgeries, including those with chest tubes and those requiring Bipaps and higher oxygen flows
• Administered and monitored various cardiac medications and drips, including Dobutamine, Dopamine, Cardene, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, and Diltiazem
• Cared for critically ill patients with conditions such as sepsis, stroke, NSTEMI, and acute bleeding, necessitating close monitoring and blood infusions.
• Provide patient and family education regarding cardiac conditions, medications, lifestyle modification promoting recovery and preventing complications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure individualized cardiac care plans are developed and implemented. Support patients in Phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation, facilitating progression towards Phase 2 cardiac rehabilitation.