Mariella McLeod Fowler
Milford,KS
Summary
I have worked in the healthcare field for 13 years. Seven years as a CNA, 3 years as a LPN, and 3year as a RN. I am hardworking, dependable, driven, caring, compassionate, efficient, always willing to learn, and a good team player. I can interact empathetically with patients and family members. Able to maintain accuracy even in stressful situations and emergencies. I can smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Coordinator
Stormont Vail Health
Junction City, Kansas
02.2022 - Current
- Enforced organization policies and exercised non-biased judgment while leading nursing staff in fiscally sound patient care, recordkeeping and professional communication.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
RN
Stormont Vail Health
Junction City, Kansas
02.2022 - Current
- ER Cross Training
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Stormont Vail Health
Junction City, Kansas
06.2021 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
LPN Charge Nurse
Chapman Valley Manor
Chapman, KS
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Charted and reported on changes in the patient's condition, including medication side effects and treatment progress
- Provided comfort measures, pain management, and palliative care for end-stage disease processes
- Helped patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, as well as caring for emotional needs
- Observed and recorded changes in patient conditions and promptly communicated information to supervising RN
- Provided basic patient care or treatments such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, and performing catheterizations
- Supported patients by promptly answering calls and offering skilled care
- Assisted patients with mobility and personal hygiene needs, including bathing, dressing and toileting
- Did scheduling for shift
- Performed skin assessments
CNA, Chapman Valley Manor
Chapman, KS
01.2011 - 10.2017
- Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Worked with patients to assure that they participated in exercises and therapeutic activities
- Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship
- Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and toilet paper.
Education
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Manhattan Area Technical College
05.2021
LPN -
Hutchinson Community College
05.2017
Associate of Science - Associate of Science
Cloud County Community College
06.2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medical examination
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal hygiene support
- Patient education
- Update electronic charts
- Observe patients
- Training
- Teamwork
- Creative thinking
- Multitasking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Diet and Nutrition
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
- Routine Examinations
Certification
- BLS 2024
- ACLS 2024
- PALS 2024
- NRP 2023
Timeline
Nursing Coordinator
Stormont Vail Health
02.2022 - Current
RN
Stormont Vail Health
02.2022 - Current
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Stormont Vail Health
06.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Chapman Valley Manor
10.2017 - 04.2021
CNA, Chapman Valley Manor
01.2011 - 10.2017
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Manhattan Area Technical College
LPN -
Hutchinson Community College
Associate of Science - Associate of Science
Cloud County Community College