Mariah Hamel
Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist
Summary
Compassionate and highly motivated Registered Nurse with dual degrees in Nursing and Community Health. Three+ years experience in diabetes education, acute care, and culturally sensitive, patient centered care. Committed to collaborative team efforts, achieving optimal patient outcomes, and ongoing personal and professional development
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4041
4041
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator
Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Health
04.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient understanding of disease management by providing tailored individual and/or group education on medication, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and self-care skills, leading to targeted interventions for improved glycemic control.
- Continually updated professional knowledge through participation in educational conferences and workshops, ensuring currency with evolving trends in diabetes care.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke Community Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and/or the interdisciplinary team, and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prepare and administer medications safely via IV, PO, SQ, and IM routes.
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, medical -surgical procedures, and recovery plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence St Patrick Hospital
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Delivered quality personal care to 10+ patients per shift, supporting safe patient handling and mobility
- Reported acute status changes to RNs and provided timely documentation
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Healthcare Center
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted with ADLs for 10-18 long-term care residents
- Provided end-of-life support and comfort care in collaboration with care team
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University
Missoula, MT07-2021
Bachelor of Science - Community Health & Prevention Sciences
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05-2018
Skills
- Patient-centered care & education
- Diabetes self-management education
- Nursing Process
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Effective time management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- EPIC EMR
- Culturally Competent Care
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
Registered Nurse - MT #178502 Valid through Dec 2026
Timeline
Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator
Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Health
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Luke Community Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence St Patrick Hospital
12.2019 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Healthcare Center
05.2019 - 12.2019
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University
Bachelor of Science - Community Health & Prevention Sciences
The University of Montana
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