Marie Decius
RN
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cure Medical
Brooklyn , NY
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- 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.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crossing East
New London, CT
02.2005 - 02.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Medical Assistant
DR Campos
Norwich, CT
01.2010 - 05.2013
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Home Health Aide
First Choice Agency
Great Neck, NY
01.1998 - 11.2003
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
World Wide Academy
Florida Gardens, FL02.2016
Associate - Medical Assisting
Ridley Lowell Institute
New London, CT01.2008
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Oversight
- HIPAA education
- Emergency Procedures
- Hospice philosophy understanding
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Chest pain management
- Family advocacy
- Collecting vitals
- Setting up referrals
- Removing sutures
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Vaccine administration
- Administering immunizations
- Home care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- OSHA safety expert
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.
André Gide
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cure Medical
01.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
DR Campos
01.2010 - 05.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crossing East
02.2005 - 02.2016
Home Health Aide
First Choice Agency
01.1998 - 11.2003
High School Diploma -
World Wide Academy
Associate - Medical Assisting
Ridley Lowell Institute
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