Marcella Franco
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Registered Nurse committed to providing high quality patient care. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Excels in fast-paced environments and works well in teams to meet patient needs. Seeking a position in an organization that values professional development and personalized evidence-based nursing care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Oro Valley Hospital
Oro Valley, AZ
07.2023 - Current
- Managed direct care of patients, including detailed assessments, medication administration, coordination of patient testing/procedures, assisting with ADLs, and providing transition/discharge education.
- Ensuring patient safety by coordinating care with providers, addressing patients' physical and emotional needs, expressing gratitude, and providing patients with respect.
- Cared expertly for individuals with a wide array of medical issues, such as pulmonary, cardiology, infectious disease patients, and orthopedic patients.
- Involved in interdisciplinary rounding and effectively communicate individualized plan of care for patients.
- Initiate IV access, insert catheters, change dressings, initiate telemetry monitors, draw labs, collect specimens, facilitate transfer of patient care to outside facilities, and provide accurate documentation.
- Communicate with patients and their families about their diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis.
- Worked with physical, occupational, and speech therapists to determine the correct level of assistance each individual patient required.
- Interpret EKGs, lab results, and recognize critical values.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Rehabilitation Nurse Tech
Encompass Health
Tucson, AZ
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Examples of tasks: Checking vital signs, assisting patients with ADLs, assisting in transfers and turning of patients, bathing patients, changing bed linens, keeping patient rooms organized, stocking rooms with appropriate supplies, collecting samples for specimen testing, handing out meal trays, and documenting necessary items.
- Provide emotional support and respond to patient needs in a timely manner.
- Worked with physical, occupational, and speech therapists to determine the correct level of assistance each individual patient required.
- Reported significant changes in patient condition and vital signs to the Registered Nurse.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Arizona College of Nursing
Tucson, AZ04.2023
High School Diploma -
Ironwood Ridge High School
Tucson, AZ05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisite Courses
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZSkills
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Safety and Education
- Experience with Cerner electronic health records
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, and PowerPoint
- Team building and training
- Emergency Response
- Treatment Planning and Assessments
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing work environments
- Compassionate and Caring
Clinical Experience
Spring 2022- St. Joseph's Hospital
· Neuro ICU, Medical ICU, Neuro/Telemetry Unit, Emergency Department
Fall 2022- Tucson Medical Center
· Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Med/surg Unit
· Labor and Delivery
Summer 2022- Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital, Gospel Rescue Mission
· Medical Surgical Unit, Emergency Department
· Community Health
Spring 2022- Oro Valley Hospital, Tucson Medical Center
· Medical Surgical Unit, Acute Cardiac Telemetry, Emergency Department
· Psychiatric Inpatient Unit
Fall 2021- Santa Rosa Care Center
Geriatric Psych Unit
Certification
- Arizona State Board Licensing Registered Nurse (RN): License Number 292434
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): American Red Cross Expires 01/01/26
- Basic Life Support: American Red Cross Expires 06/01/25
- EKG Certified : 2023
References
- Kelly Cullen, Medical Surgical RN- Banner Health UMC, 218.310.8405
- Cynthia Barrera, Operating Room Charge RN- Northwest Medical Center, 520.471.5131
- Matthew Radelet, PA-C Orthopedic Surgery- Banner UMC Orthopedics Clinic, 520.954.7994
Timeline
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Oro Valley Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Rehabilitation Nurse Tech
Encompass Health
08.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Arizona College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Ironwood Ridge High School
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisite Courses
Pima Community College