Mariealice Boucard
Pittsfield,MA
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with expertise in direct patient care and critical thinking. Recognized for effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans that promote patient well-being and safety. Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Staff Nurse
Baystate Health
Springfield, Massachusetts
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Performed routine assessments and documented vital signs accurately and efficiently.
- Educated patients and families about health management and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate patient treatments and follow-up care.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within patient care areas consistently.
- Supported new staff by sharing knowledge of daily nursing procedures and protocols.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately and securely.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Staff Nurse
Aveanna Health
Arlington,, TX
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare teams and families.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed routine assessments and documented vital signs accurately and efficiently.
- Educated patients and families about health management and discharge instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within patient care areas consistently.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate patient treatments and follow-up care.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Provided education on treatment options and healthcare services.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
Case Manager
Mercy Hospice
Flower Mound, Texas
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare teams and families.
- Managed case documentation and maintained accurate records.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and resources.
- Provided education on treatment options and healthcare services.
- Assisted patients in navigating healthcare systems and services.
- Advocated for patients' rights and access to necessary care.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Acted as an advocate for vulnerable populations by advocating for policy changes at the state level.
- Supported family members by providing information on local support groups.
- Advised staff members on effective strategies for working with challenging client behaviors.
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for clients to meet their individual needs.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to professional ethics and standards.
- Evaluated program effectiveness and suggested improvements based on client outcomes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources and service providers.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and developing action plans.
- Identified barriers to client success and developed strategies to overcome them.
Staff Nurse
Interim HealthCare Inc
South Windsor, Connecticut
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Performed routine assessments and documented vital signs accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate patient treatments and follow-up care.
- Supported new staff by sharing knowledge of daily nursing procedures and protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within patient care areas consistently.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately and securely.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
Nursing Shift Supervisor
Fairview Hospital
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
02.2007 - 04.2016
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety standards.
- Trained new employees on hospital protocols and emergency procedures.
- Facilitated communication between departments for efficient patient flow and care coordination.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to medical teams promptly.
- Assisted in managing inventory of medical supplies and equipment for daily operations.
- Implemented infection control measures to promote a safe hospital environment.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff, providing feedback and support as needed.
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Addressed any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
- Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
- Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
- Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
- Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
- Provided feedback to employees regarding their performance in order to improve productivity.
- Identified areas of improvement within the department and implemented necessary changes.
- Developed strategies for improving operational efficiency and customer service levels.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Elms
Chicopee, MA04-2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- IV therapy
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Documentation accuracy
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Hospice and palliative care
- Family education
- Home health care
- Infection control measures
- Patient safety
- Ethical practice
- Vaccine administration
- EMR / EHR
- Patient counseling
- Patient management
- Direct patient care
Languages
Haitian Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Baystate Health
03.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse
Aveanna Health
05.2024 - 02.2025
Case Manager
Mercy Hospice
09.2021 - 04.2024
Staff Nurse
Interim HealthCare Inc
09.2016 - 05.2017
Nursing Shift Supervisor
Fairview Hospital
02.2007 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Elms