Marcella Canby
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor RN
Shiftkey
04.2023 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse/Psych
Favorite Staffing/State Of Nebraska
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse/Medsurg Tele
Favorite Staffing/Cook County Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse/Medsurg
Favorite Staffing/SIH Herrin Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse/Psych
National Healthcare/Lincoln Regional Center
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
Registered Nurse/Corrections
Maxim Healthcare/State Of Nebraska
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse/Psych
Lincoln Regional Center
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
Registered Nurse/L&D Nurse
CHI St. Elizabeth
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse/Observation and Cardiac
CHI St. Elizabeth
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Lincoln, NE12.2016
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Wound Care
- Insulin Medication Assistance
Certification
- ACLS, AHA - expires 10/23
- BLS, AHA - expires 8/2024
Timeline
Independent Contractor RN
Shiftkey
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/Psych
Favorite Staffing/State Of Nebraska
04.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse/Medsurg Tele
Favorite Staffing/Cook County Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse/Medsurg
Favorite Staffing/SIH Herrin Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse/Psych
National Healthcare/Lincoln Regional Center
09.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse/Corrections
Maxim Healthcare/State Of Nebraska
06.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse/Psych
Lincoln Regional Center
05.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse/Observation and Cardiac
CHI St. Elizabeth
07.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse/L&D Nurse
CHI St. Elizabeth
12.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bryan College of Health Sciences
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