Marci Delaney
Ellicott City
Summary
Certified Pediatric Specialty Infusion Registered Nurse with extensive experience in gene therapy administration and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to develop policies and provide compassionate family support, enhancing patient-centric care and implementing innovative infusion therapy processes. Skilled in administering intravenous therapies, monitoring patient responses, and educating patients on treatment plans. Recognized for high standards of care, critical thinking, and exceptional communication skills, leading to improved patient satisfaction rates.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Specialty Infusion Registered Nurse
Children's National Hospital
Washington
01.2017 - Current
- Coordinated with a broad spectrum of pediatric providers, including neuromuscular and genetic specialists, to provide complex infusions, such as gene therapies and enzyme replacements for rare diseases.
- Provided patient-centric, safe, and effective care to an ambulatory pediatric population receiving infusion therapy.
- Performed pre-treatment assessment including lab work for each infusion therapy session.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, good communication skills, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's condition.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for ambulatory pediatric patient care.
- Provided empathetic, emotional support for patients and their families while undergoing difficult treatments or procedures related to their infusions.
- Developed policies and procedures related to safe administration of medications via IV infusion routes.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Children's National Hospital
Washington
04.2012 - 01.2017
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates, including the supervision of cardiac monitors, mechanical and high-frequency ventilators, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring and evaluating for changes in condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Provided emotional support to families during stressful times related to their baby's health condition or prognosis.
- Assessed pain levels in neonates using validated tools such as FLACC scale and implemented appropriate comfort measures accordingly.
- Assisted with the admission process of newborns into the NICU unit and provided necessary education to parents on infant care.
- Monitored preterm infants for potential complications such as apnea, bradycardia and desaturation episodes requiring immediate intervention.
- Conducted one-on-one teaching sessions with parents about infant CPR techniques, tracheostomy safety and care, gastric tube care and feedings, and colostomy care and maintenance prior to discharge from the hospital.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds ensuring all team members were up-to-date on current patient information.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data within the EMR system in accordance with departmental policies.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Regent Healthcare
Leonardtown
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Provided direct nursing care for complex critically ill pediatric patient, such as wound dressing changes, medication administration, injections, IV therapy and other treatments.
- Offered guidance on medication management, ensuring adherence to therapy plans.
- Counseled family members on how best to cope with stress associated with caring for an ill relative at home.
- Assisted with the coordination of home health services to ensure that quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
- Initiated emergency measures when indicated for acute changes in conditions requiring immediate intervention.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to physician or supervisor and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Performed necessary documentation related to clinical activities according to established standards of practice.
- Assessed patient health and condition by performing physical examinations, taking vital signs, and reviewing medical histories.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families emotionally.
Charge Nurse, NICU
The Johns Hopkins Hopsital
Baltimore
04.1998 - 02.2010
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD05-2003
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Hanover Practical Nursing Program
Hanover, PA01-1998
Skills
- Infusion Certified Registered Nurse (INS)
- Immunoglobulin Certified Registered Nurse (IgCN)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Gene therapy administration
- Rare diseases
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Staff training
- Family support
- Patient education
- Policy development
- Quality improvement
Accomplishments
- Presenter 2024 Children's National Hospital Ambulatory Nursing Conference- "Specialty Infusion Nursing: Delivering Exemplary Care for Optimal Patient-Family Experience"
- Nominee 2024 Magnet Nurse of the Year for Children's National Hospital for advocating to introduce a closed-system IV catheter in the Specialty Infusion Department that improved patient satisfaction, increased successful one-time insertion attempts, and lowered inventory costs.
- Administered gene therapy to first patient after FDA approval for Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy- and also the first international patient.
- Recipient multiple "Daisy Award" nominations from patient families citing exceptional care and compassion delivered to their child.
Certification
- Certified Immunoglobulin Registered Nurse (IgCN) active since 2023
- Certified Infusion Nurse (INS) active since 2022
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) active since 2018
- Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse- inactive
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pediatric Specialty Infusion Registered Nurse
Children's National Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Children's National Hospital
04.2012 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Regent Healthcare
03.2010 - 04.2012
Charge Nurse, NICU
The Johns Hopkins Hopsital
04.1998 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
The Community College of Baltimore County
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Hanover Practical Nursing Program
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