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Marie Lapointe Bush

Davenport,FL

Summary

Attentive and highly trained professional with strong sense of responsibility as well as vast medical experience. Proven leader with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills combined with an ability to guide and supervise. Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and Intermittent in Spanish and Creole. Energetic and initiative specialist with superb analytical, managerial, and problem-solving skills. Patient-oriented approach to work with a commitment to top quality medical performance.

Professional healthcare provider, well-versed in endoscopic procedures and patient care protocols. Consistently ensures high standards of patient safety and comfort while working seamlessly with medical teams to deliver optimal results. Renowned for reliability, adaptability, and cultivating supportive team environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Endoscopy Nurse

HCA Florida University
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided healthcare for families and people of all ages.
  • Ordered, performed, and interpreted diagnostic tests.
  • Administered pre-operative care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety during sedation and recovery phases.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing overall patient safety during procedures.
  • Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care throughout treatment process.
  • Facilitated seamless handoffs between shifts ensuring clear communication among colleagues regarding patients'' status updates.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Charge Nurse, Endoscopy Suite

Memorial Hospita
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed and determined the best collection methods for specific patients, and elderly patients.
  • Answered patients’ questions on collection techniques and provided additional resources if requested.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary communication to streamline patient management processes.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, promoting accountability and excellence.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.

RN, Endoscopy

Memorial Hospital
08.2018 - Current
  • Sterilize and prepare rooms and equipment, such as scopes, before and after procedures as directed.
  • Support and assist physicians and registered nurses with procedures as directed.
  • Verify proper equipment functioning and perform safety checks.
  • Collect and deliver specimens collected during procedures, ensuring the field remains sterile.
  • Assist in patient intake, transport, paperwork, and recordkeeping of physician observations, as directed.
  • Place devices to monitor vital signs on patients, including blood pressure cuffs, surgical cautery pads, etc.
  • Validate and refresh basic professional skills through active participation at in-service trainings.
  • Sterilized Medical Instruments and prepared operating / procedure rooms.
  • Administered pre-procedure assessments and prepared patients for endoscopic procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes during endoscopy interventions.
  • Monitored vital signs and provided immediate post-procedure care to enhance recovery.
  • Educated patients on procedure expectations, enhancing understanding and reducing anxiety.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining a sterile environment in procedural areas.
  • Trained and mentored junior nursing staff in endoscopic techniques and best practices.
  • Streamlined patient flow processes, improving efficiency in the endoscopy unit operations.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in operating advanced endoscopy equipment, contributing to accurate diagnostics and timely intervention planning.
  • Served as a knowledgeable resource on current trends in gastroenterology nursing practice for both peers and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Implemented efficient documentation processes that facilitated clear communication among the healthcare team while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory guidelines.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.

Gastrointestinal Technician

University of Miami Hospital
03.2005 - 02.2020
  • Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
  • Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
  • Prepare exam rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
  • Clean, and calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer and facility standards.
  • Collect specimens from patients using standard medical procedures.
  • Assist doctor with tattooing, snares, biopsies, scope processing, ligation, cautery while procedure is being done.
  • Perform sclerosing, tattooing, collect specimens, and other intra-procedure tasks as requested.
  • Operated endoscopic equipment to assist in diagnostic procedures and interventions.
  • Trained junior technicians on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on gastrointestinal machinery to ensure optimal performance.
  • Enhanced procedure efficiency by maintaining clean, sterile, and well-organized workstations.
  • Minimized errors in diagnostic procedures by ensuring proper equipment calibration and quality control checks.
  • Assisted with training new Gastrointestinal Technicians, fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasized best practices in patient care.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in operating a variety of specialized equipment necessary for conducting diagnostic imaging studies such as fluoroscopy or capsule endoscopy examinations.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols during all aspects of gastrointestinal procedures, safeguarding both patients and staff from potential risks.
  • Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Miami Regional University
Miami, FL
08-2022

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Keiser Career College
Miami, FL
01.2011

Skills

  • Wound management
  • IV therapy administration
  • Colostomy care
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and healthcare software
  • Biopsy procedures
  • Bronchoscopy assistance
  • Patient positioning techniques
  • Endoscopic mucosal resection
  • Upper endoscopy expertise
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy proficiency
  • Endoscope handling
  • Enteroscopy procedure support
  • Polypectomy expertise
  • Advanced endoscopy techniques
  • Endoscopic equipment maintenance
  • ERCP procedure support
  • Pre-procedure care
  • IV insertion and management
  • Colonoscopy procedure assistance
  • Foreign body removal assistance
  • Hemostasis management
  • Pediatric endoscopy experience
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Gastrointestinal anatomy
  • Infection control protocols
  • Wound care
  • Esophageal Manometry
  • Bravo Capsule Deployment
  • EndoFlip
  • Transesophageal Echo Cardiogram with Cardioversion
  • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Placement

Accomplishments

    Nurse Of The Year

    Rising Star

    Outstanding Evaluation

Certification

  • Florida Registered Nurse
  • License #RN9637854
  • BLS, ACLS and PALS



Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Creole
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Endoscopy Nurse

HCA Florida University
03.2024 - Current

Charge Nurse, Endoscopy Suite

Memorial Hospita
02.2024 - Current

RN, Endoscopy

Memorial Hospital
08.2018 - Current

Gastrointestinal Technician

University of Miami Hospital
03.2005 - 02.2020

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Keiser Career College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Miami Regional University

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