Marie Tala
Williamstown,NJ
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in clinical bedside setting and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Assumed leadership role in the unit to optimize workflow and management of discharge and admissions. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Admissions/Discharge RN, Med-Surg/ObservationUnit
Jefferson Health NJ
11.2013 - Current
- Assume charge nurse role
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assume role of a charge nurse in coordinating bed flow, arranging patient assignment and providing comprehensive support and resource to staff
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- 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.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by personalizing care plans based on individual patient needs and preferences.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
United Methodist Communities
06.2011 - Current
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Maintained the role of charge nurse and have attended multidisciplinary function on behalf of the director of wellness in nursing
- Assumed leadership role in overseeing certified medication aids in accordance to the policies and procedures of the facility.
Registered Nurse
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assumed this position in a per-diem position, with float to different medical-surgical floors and stepdown.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ)
Camden05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ05.2007
Associate of Science - Biology
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ05.2005
Skills
- ACLS
- BLS
- CMSRN certification
Affiliations
- CMSRN Certification Aug 2016
- High Honors BA Biology, 2007
Additional Information
- Article, Root exudates stimulate the uptake and metabolism of organic carbon in germinating spores of Glomus intraradices, Published Nov 2008
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Aug 2021-present
- Advanced Basic Life Support (ACLS) Certification Sep 2022-2024
- CMSRN Certification Dec 2016-present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
05.2016 - 01.2018
Charge Nurse, Admissions/Discharge RN, Med-Surg/ObservationUnit
Jefferson Health NJ
11.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
United Methodist Communities
06.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ)
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rutgers University
Associate of Science - Biology
Camden County College
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