MARCELLE MUNSON
Bells,TX
Summary
Seasoned charge nurse with over a decade of leadership at Texoma Medical Center, demonstrating exceptional clinical leadership and nursing expertise. Adept in patient education and skilled in conflict resolution, consistently delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes. Proficient in ACLS and BLS, showcasing a commitment to excellence in the healthcare field. Compassionate professional with extensive experience in providing comprehensive care to patients throughout labor and delivery. Expert at monitoring and assessing patient progress, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
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.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 19 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse Labor and Delivery
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Charge nurse for Labor and Delivery, Mother/baby, Nursery, Pediactrics, and Womens surgeries at Critical access hospital in very rural area of California
- Demostrated Labor and Delivery knowledge as described in previous work experience as well as demonstrated leadership qualities by delegating tasks efficiently among staff members in order to ensure optimal workflow
- Assisted in making nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and competency of staff
- Assisted new nurses during orientation process by providing guidance on process and protocols
- Gained nursery experience, attended deliveries in nursery nurse position
- Duties included Providing general care for infants, such as changing diapers, feeding, and holding them
- Monitoring infants' vital signs and condition, and keeping accurate patient records
- Using a variety of equipment, such as intravenous lines, blood pressure monitors, incubators, and ventilators
- Informing parents of any significant change in the baby's status, and educating them on how to care for their baby outside of the hospital
- Assisting doctors with examinations, treatment plans, and surgeries
- Performing minor procedures, such as frenotomy
- Planning and arranging diagnostic tests and therapy
Charge Nurse Womens and Childrens, L&D
Texoma Medical Center
04.2006 - 09.2022
- Charge Nurse Womens and Childrens unit 2006-2012
- Labor and Delivery 2012-2022
- Provide care for patients utilizing fetal and maternal monitoring equipment
- Assist physician during delivery, treatment, examination and surgical procedures
- Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
- Provide patient and family education on labor, pain and newborn care
- Provide patient care in OR during cesarean delivery
- Act as a preceptor for new staff as well as student nurses
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Acted as Charge Nurse for 10+ years
- Allocated patient assignments, provide nurse guidance, also while taking full patient load personally
- Float to womens unit caring for postpartum patients and women's surgery patients
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising physician
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Advantis Medical Staffing
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Labor and Delivery Nurse at Dallas Regional Medical Center
- Duties included Monitoring the mother's and baby's vital signs, fetal heart rate, and cervical dilation
- Administering medications to help with pain management, such as epidurals and other pain medications
- Assisting doctors during delivery, including preparing for a cesarean section
- Coaching mothers during labor and delivery
- Educating patients and family members about newborn care, breastfeeding, and recovery after childbirth
- Identifying complications during labor and delivery and notifying the doctor
- Providing emotional support, comforting, and guiding patients through the experience
- Facilitating family-centered care by involving partners and family members as desired by the mother
Pre Operative Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Surgical Center
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Conducting thorough pre-operative assessments including medical history, vital signs, allergies, and physical examination to identify potential risks
- Explaining surgical procedures, post-operative care instructions, pain management options, and potential complications to patients and their families
- Administering pre-operative medications as ordered, including anxiolytics and antibiotics
- Verifying that all necessary surgical consents are signed and understood by the patient
- Establishing intravenous access for fluid administration and medication delivery
- Continuously monitoring vital signs, electrocardiogram (ECG), and other relevant parameters
- Communicating effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, other healthcare team members, and patient families regarding patient status and any concerns
- Preparing the patient for surgery by performing skin cleansing, applying sterile dressings, and placing necessary monitoring devices
- Accurately documenting all patient assessments, interventions, and pertinent information in the medical record
- Providing emotional support and addressing patient anxieties related to surgery
- Adhering to strict sterile techniques and infection control protocols
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wilson N Jones Hospital
06.2005 - 04.2006
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce risk of infection transmission between patients, staff, visitors
- Assessed pain levels and provided appropriate interventions for management of acute pain
- Actively participated in daily rounds providing patient updates to physicians
Education
Nursing -
Grayson College
Skills
- ACLS
- BLS
- Clinical Leadership
- Nursing Expertise
- Performance Evaluation
- Conflict Resolution
- Delegation Skills
- Patient Education
- Postpartum care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Clinical leadership
- Staff development
- Fetal monitoring
- Compassionate care
Certification
- RN License
- ACLS Certification
References
- Carolyn Isam, (510) 813-1348, House Supervisor, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, Carolyn.Isam@rrh.org
- Leah Beaird, (580) 579-7241, Labor and Delivery RN, Texoma Medical Center, leahbrn@yahoo.com
- Amy Reeves, (706) 676-1992, House Supervisor, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, amylorrenreeves74@icloud.com
Timeline
Charge Nurse Labor and Delivery
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2024
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Advantis Medical Staffing
03.2022 - 06.2022
Pre Operative Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Surgical Center
04.2016 - 06.2016
Charge Nurse Womens and Childrens, L&D
Texoma Medical Center
04.2006 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wilson N Jones Hospital
06.2005 - 04.2006
- RN License
- ACLS Certification
Nursing -
Grayson College
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