Mara Mannarino
Summary
Adept at clinical leadership and compassionate care, I significantly enhanced staff performance and patient care quality at Lovelace Women's Hospital. My background includes spearheading quality improvement initiatives, demonstrating ethical practice, and excelling in HIPAA compliance and excellent IV insertion skills. My approach has consistently fostered a supportive and efficient healthcare environment, showcasing a commitment to excellence and staff development. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lovelace Women's Hospital
01.2013 - Current
- Provided clinical supervision of a 15 inpatient-bed, 2 operating room, 5 triage bed obstetrics unit, supporting ~350 births/month.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling of OB techs, tasking, and administration.
- Streamlined workflow processes to optimize efficiency within the labor and delivery department.
- Enhanced overall staff performance by identifying areas for improvement, through bedside teaching, and implementing targeted trainings by conducting clinical practice classes.
- Worked with Unit Director on performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback that led to improved nursing skills.
- Worked collaboratively with doctors and midwives to optimize patient care.
- Trained staff on the proper care of fetal monitoring equipment to reduce budgetary losses to premature replacement of equipment.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to less experienced nurses, fostering a supportive workplace culture in the labor and delivery unit.
- Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Staff Nurse
Southwest Gastroenterology Associates
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
School/Public Health Nurse
Jemez Public Health Services
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Educated public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials.
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention.
- Increased vaccination rates within community through targeted campaigns and educational outreach efforts.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Provided urgent care and healthcare education to schoolchildren.
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Streamlined workflow processes to optimize efficiency within the labor and delivery department.
- Enhanced overall staff performance by identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted trainings.
- Conducted performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback that led to improved nursing skills.
- Increased collaboration among healthcare professionals by fostering open communication between nurses, physicians, and support staff.
- Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges within the labor and delivery unit to maintain smooth operations.
- Advocated for patients'' rights while addressing any ethical concernsarising from prenatal to postpartum recovery periods.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/High-Rk
University of New Mexico Hospital
09.2006 - 06.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Senior Airman
United States Air Force
08.1991 - 08.1995
- Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives to reduce errors and increase overall process efficiency within Services department.
- Coordinated logistical support for special events held within billeting facilities, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
- Streamlined check-in and check-out process for military personnel, improving overall customer satisfaction.
- Ensured timely resolution of resident complaints or issues by promptly addressing them in accordance with established guidelines.
- Ensured food safety by upholding safe food handling standards and operating procedures.
- Practiced Unit Readiness for Combat, up to Level 4 (Nuclear) Exercises and served as Auxiliary Law Enforcement during combat exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2006
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Compassionate Care
- Quality Improvement
- Ethical Practice
- Staff Development
- HIPAA Compliance
- IV Insertion
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of New Mexico
- Registered Nurse, State of Hawaii
- RNC-Inpatient OB, NCC
- NRP Provider
- ACLS/BLS provider
- S.T.A.B.L.E. provider
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Southwest Gastroenterology Associates
06.2022 - 04.2023
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lovelace Women's Hospital
01.2013 - Current
School/Public Health Nurse
Jemez Public Health Services
08.2012 - 01.2013
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
06.2011 - 03.2012
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/High-Rk
University of New Mexico Hospital
09.2006 - 06.2011
Senior Airman
United States Air Force
08.1991 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
- Registered Nurse, State of New Mexico
- Registered Nurse, State of Hawaii
- RNC-Inpatient OB, NCC
- NRP Provider
- ACLS/BLS provider
- S.T.A.B.L.E. provider
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