Mariavictoria (Marivic) Hughes
Weymouth,MA
Summary
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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
Quincy College
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and delivered curriculum aligned with academic standards.
- Fostered student engagement through interactive teaching methods.
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback.
- Mentored students to enhance academic achievement and career readiness.
- Collaborated with faculty to improve course offerings and instructional strategies.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
South Shore Hospital
04.2014 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Senior Quality Assurance Nurse
IntelyCare
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting post acute care facility's operations and patient care.
- Participated in a Hackathon to assist in brainstorming ways to improve patient care and safer outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
South Shore Health System
12.2008 - 04.2014
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Utilized electronic health record systems effectively to document patient information, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Home Care Registered Nurse
Boston VNA
10.2007 - 12.2008
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, and promote patient safety and health.
- Able to perform wound care through various techniques and able to initiate and maintaing wound vacs.
- Care and coordinate care for hospice patients. Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Registered Nurse Hematology/Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Lahey Clinic Hospital Medical Center
09.2003 - 10.2007
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Proficient in utilizing and maintaining central lines, midlines, and or ports
Education
Associate of Science - 91C -LPN
United States Army LPN School
Fort Sam Houston TexasBachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem State University
Salem, MA05-2003
No Degree - Prerequisites For Nursing
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MASkills
- Operational Standards
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Creative Thinking
- Delegation and Motivation
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office
- Clinical Best Practices
- Patient Care Oversight
- Accurate Documentation
- Quality assurance
- Critical thinking
- Simulation training
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Patient education
- EPIC system/Superuser-trained staff
- Multitasking capacity
Affiliations
- AWHONN
Certification
- NRP Certification
- ACLS Certification
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Member
Quincy College
09.2024 - Current
Senior Quality Assurance Nurse
IntelyCare
02.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
South Shore Hospital
04.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
South Shore Health System
12.2008 - 04.2014
Home Care Registered Nurse
Boston VNA
10.2007 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse Hematology/Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Lahey Clinic Hospital Medical Center
09.2003 - 10.2007
Associate of Science - 91C -LPN
United States Army LPN School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem State University
No Degree - Prerequisites For Nursing
Middlesex Community College