MARIE V. BERNARD
NORTH MIAMI,FL
Summary
Seeking a registered nurse position to effectively apply 11 years of experience in delivering high-quality patient care. As a loyal, compassionate, and dedicated professional, the aim is to contribute as a collaborative team player in a healthcare setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (CLC/med-surg)
Miami VA Hospital
07.2018 - Current
- Provide PEG care
- Assess plans and evaluates patient care needs
- Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs
- Carry out physician orders
- Assist physician during bedside procedures
- Provide nursing care to patient before, during, and after surgical procedures
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation system
- Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
- Instruct and educate patients and families
- Ensure the proper handling of specimens
- Provide age and culturally appropriate care.
Registered Nurse (school/visiting/rehab)
Integrity Health Services
08.2012 - Current
- Performing independent health assessments of individuals by evaluating their physical, mental, social and environmental health status
- Providing nursing interventions based on assessment and needs
- Carrying out physician orders
- Doing start of care when patients discharged from hospital
- Teaching patients and families about their diseases
- Monitoring blood sugar and blood pressure and administering insulin if needed
- Administering subcutaneous medications like lovenox, and seizure medications
- Supervising LPN and CNA’s work
- Listening to patients’ complaints and reporting them to the manager
- Checking blood sugar/administering insulin if needed and subcutaneous medication
- Notifying care manager about any abnormal findings
- Dressing Change/wound care/catheter care
- Assessing and modifying plan of care as patient care needs change
- Provide age and culturally appropriate care
- Completed patient care assessment, evaluation, and medication review
- Monitored patients' progress and identify any changes in status, acting on those changes to ensure patients' safety and comfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2016
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12.2009
Associate in Art Degree -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12.2009
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong commitment to ensure patient safety and wellness
- Multi-lingual: English (fluent), Haitian Creole (fluent), and French (fluent)
- Utilizes experience and knowledge to anticipate potential patient care issues
- Wound care management
- Written and verbal communication skills and problem solving
- Advocate for patient’s rights
- Team leader with the ability to create a positive environment that uplifts patients’ spirit
- Ability to provide culturally competent care
Licenses Certificates
- 12/10, Registered Nurse
- 03/26, BLS
Volunteer Experience
- 08/2008, 12/2008, Florida Breast Initiative, Miami, FL
- 08/2008, 12/2008, KIDCO, Miami, FL
- 05/2007, 07/2007, Camillus House, Miami, FL
Timeline
Registered Nurse (CLC/med-surg)
Miami VA Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse (school/visiting/rehab)
Integrity Health Services
08.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Miami Dade College
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Miami Dade College
Associate in Art Degree -
Miami Dade College