Marea McIntosh

• Participated in outreach strategies to engage diverse community groups effectively
• Cultivated and maintained partnerships with local organizations and businesses
• Developed successful partnerships with local organizations for mutually beneficial collaboration and resource sharing.
• Analyzed outreach data to assess program impact and improve engagement tactics.
• Networked across North Metro Atlanta to build new connections and make initial contacts with prospects.

• Managed daily farm operations, ensuring efficient sourcing and distribution.
• Developed strategic partnerships with local farmer's Markets and event venues to enhance organic produce offerings. to more than 12 markets and festivals ongoing annually.
• Analyzed market trends to adjust product selection and pricing strategies effectively.
• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions to meet their specific needs
• Contributed positively to the local community through involvement in various markets and special events
• Implemented sustainable practices, reducing environmental impact.
• Oversaw inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
• Implemented staff training programs to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to enhance recovery outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes
• Educated patients and families on health management, fostering informed decision-making.
• Advocated for patients' needs during care planning meetings, enhancing overall treatment efficacy.
• Managed patients recovering from medical and surgical procedures.
• Applied critical thinking skills to swiftly identify and address potential complications in high-pressure situations, promoting favorable outcomes for patients under my care.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify key health issues and devise appropriate treatment plans.
• Educated patients and caregivers on various aspects of disease management, including self-care techniques, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications.
• Mentored new nurses through preceptorship programs, offering guidance and support as they transitioned into their roles as professional healthcare providers.

• Provided pre and post operative care for neurological patient population including monitoring vitals, medications and IV management, drain and incision/ wound care management
• Conducted frequent thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Provided support for patient's families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
• Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
• Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing patient safety protocols.

• Responsible for providing detailed assessments in home care environment and educating patients and their families on medications, IV medications, IV site care, wounds, ostomies, post-operative recovery, drains management, disease management, medications, vital signs, lab draws, and treatments ordered
• Advocated for patients' needs, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive support services and streamline care processes
• Developed individualized nursing interventions to enhance patient quality of life in home settings.

- Float RN for over 8 years to all hospital units including ABI(Acquired Brain Injury), SCI (Spinal Cord Injury), MSCU (Multi-Specialty Care Unit) and ICU

- Responsible for assessing, formulating, implementing, evaluating and documenting individualized patient plans of care with ultimate goal of patient achieving highest attainable level of independence at discharge

• Provided hands on teaching of personal care skills to patients and family based on established goals tailored to individual injury level and home care needs
• Keen knowledge of: ventilator and artificial airway management, adaptive equipment, bowel and bladder training/ management, stage 1-4 wound care including pre/post surgical interventions for skin flaps and ostomies, parental /IV therapy, safety equipment management

• Flexible and Willing to learn new skills as Float RN to multiple units including: ER, Telemetry(completed Telemetry Training Course), Pediatric, CCU step-down, Medical-Surgical as well as exposure to post-partum, NICU and New-Born Nursery
• Resource RN, floated to multiple assigned units and consistently gave high level of care while maintaining excellent rapport with patients and their families, staff, Charge Nurses and Clinical Managers
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

• Staff RN on busy Level 2 Trauma Hospital Ortho/Neuro Unit responsible for detailed assessments in pre/post operative care, pain management, parenteral and enteral medication/ nutrition management, IV establishment and care, wound/ ostomy care, and chronic disease management and education
• Goal-Oriented Leadership fostered through team work; delegating appropriate tasks to assigned Nurse Techs with goal of delivering excellent patient-centered care
• Established effective communication in collaborating with patients and their families, Physicians, Residents, Pharmacists, Case Managers, Respiratory Therapists and other ancillary staff to provide best patient outcomes

• 1 year Per-Diem Float RN to multiple units including: Telemetry, Oncology, Orthopedic,Neurology, Medical-Surgical units
• 2 years staff RN on Ortho/Neuro unit

• Led nursing team at Level 1 Trauma Hospital as Charge RN on 35-bed unit to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to hospital protocols while taking a full team of 7-8 patients
• Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
• Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.