Marie Carmelle Gelin
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Charge Nurse and ICU Registered Nurse with a proven track record in leading teams and improving patient care standards. Skilled in telemetry, EEG monitoring, and managing complex patient cases in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated ability to adhere to federal regulations and enhance team performance. Committed to ongoing professional development and excellence in nursing practice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Innovative Renal Care
West Palm Beach , FL
10.2023 - Current
- Led performance enhancement discussions with staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous
- Championed adherence to federal regulations, ensuring seamless operational compliance.
- Recognized potential complications associated with hemodialysis treatments and took appropriate action.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care for patients undergoing dialysis therapy.
- Implemented infection control measures, such as hand hygiene practices, throughout the facility to reduce the risk of infections among patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessing and monitoring vital signs, initiating and managing dialysis treatments, administering medications, and reporting changes in patient condition.
ICU Registered Nurse
BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST
Boynton Beach , FL
03.2021 - Current
- Deliver bedside care to patients in a busy 36-bed ICU unit for trauma, post-surgical, inpatient surgeries, and COVID 19 patients
- Provide direct medical care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure
- Collaborate with physicians on treatment planning and monitoring of critical ICU patients
- Conducted periodical rounds to track the status of high-risk patients and respond to changes as needed
- Educate family members on patient conditions in a compassionate way
- Assisted with conflict resolution in tense situations
- Document procedures, patient conditions, and medication administration with 100% accuracy
- Participate in team project to review and improve ICU process guidelines
- Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion
- Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Administer medications and treatment programs for acute care, preoperative, postoperative units, ventilator dependent and those monitored by telemetry.
Dialysis Nurse Manager
ARC Dialysis
West Palm Beach , FL
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinated recruitment, training, scheduling, and evaluation of nursing personnel.
- Conducted regular meetings with nursing staff to discuss challenges and identify solutions.
- Assisted with interviewing and hiring nurses to maintain adequate shift coverage.
- Established clinical direction for nursing care delivery, providing clinical supervision, and maintaining quality outcomes.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records.
ICU Registered Nurse
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Wellington , FL
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Deliver bedside care to patients in a busy 36-bed ICU unit for trauma, post-surgical, inpatient surgeries, and COVID 19 patients
- Provide direct medical care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure
- Collaborate with physicians on treatment planning and monitoring of critical ICU patients
- Document procedures, patient conditions, and medication administration with 100% accuracy
- Participate in team project to review and improve ICU process guidelines
- Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Administer medications and treatment programs for acute care, preoperative, postoperative units, ventilator dependent and those monitored by telemetry.
Step Down Registered Nurse
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Wellington , FL
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Patient Access Rep
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Wellington , FL
08.2013 - 03.2018
- Processed patient admissions, registrations, transfers, and discharges according to established procedures.
- Verified insurance coverage for services provided by the facility.
- Collected co-pays and other payments from patients at time of service.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, staff members, and third party payers.
- Reviewed account receivables for accuracy prior to sending out statements.
- Actively participated in team meetings and training sessions.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality customer service was delivered.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S Nursing Candidate) - Nursing
SOUTH UNIVERSITY
West Palm Beach, FL12-2024
Associate Nursing -
BURNETT INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Boynton Beach, FL12.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S Biology) -
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Boca Raton, FL05.2011
Skills
- - Critical Care Management
- Dialysis Treatment
- Team Leadership
- Infection Control Measures
- Regulatory Compliance - Educate family members
- Assess patients' pain levels
- Set up and monitor medical equipment
- Assist physicians with procedures
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members
- Ask questions in accordance with instructions
- Multitasking
- Telemetry and video EEG monitoring
- Knowledge of Cerner and EPIC Hospital Charting Systems
- Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO) online training
- Fluent in Creole and French
- Intermediate in Spanish
- ACLS and BLS certifications
- Chest tubes
- Ventricular assist patient care
- Pain management
- Mechanical Ventilator
- Student Precepting
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Multistate RN license
- California RN license
- Minnesota RN license
Languages
- Fluent in Creole
- Fluent in French
- Intermediate in Spanish
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Innovative Renal Care
10.2023 - Current
Dialysis Nurse Manager
ARC Dialysis
09.2022 - 12.2023
ICU Registered Nurse
BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST
03.2021 - Current
ICU Registered Nurse
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
02.2020 - 12.2023
Step Down Registered Nurse
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2018 - 02.2020
Patient Access Rep
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2013 - 03.2018
- ACLS
- BLS
- Multistate RN license
- California RN license
- Minnesota RN license
Bachelor of Science (B.S Nursing Candidate) - Nursing
SOUTH UNIVERSITY
Associate Nursing -
BURNETT INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science (B.S Biology) -
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
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