Marie Annette Rooks
Brunswick,GA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. A team player with management experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Nightingale Services Home Health Agency
Brunswick, GA
06.2000 - 08.2001
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Registered Nurse
Urology Associates
BRUNSWICK, United States
06.2003 - 12.2011
- 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.
- Administered medications via oral, urinary catheter and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication ,catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Registered Nurse
Glynn County Board Of Education
Brunswick, GA
12.2011 - 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 via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Georgia Community College
Brunswick, GA05.2010
Associate of Science - Education
Coastal Georgia Community College
Brunswick, GA05.2001
High School Diploma -
Brunswick Highschool
Brunswick, GA05.1984
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Medical Supply Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Treatment Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
Gardening and reading
Hobbies: Gardening and Reading
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Glynn County Board Of Education
12.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Urology Associates
06.2003 - 12.2011
CNA
Nightingale Services Home Health Agency
06.2000 - 08.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Georgia Community College
Associate of Science - Education
Coastal Georgia Community College
High School Diploma -
Brunswick Highschool
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