Marilyn Alexander
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proven ability to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed with the ability to handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Use strong verbal communication skills and humor to develop strong relationships with patients and their families Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Practical Nurse
Casa Of Hobart
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Wound Care Nurse
Shift Key
03.2021 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic or complex wounds, facilitating resilience during rehabilitation efforts.
- Served as a subject matter expert in wound care nursing, providing guidance and consultation to fellow healthcare professionals.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in wound management, contributing to a culture of continuous learning within the organization.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Nurse Unit Manager
Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed [Number] nurses and nursing activities in [Number]-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Floor Nurse
Golden LivingCenters
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to streamline transitions from acute care settings back into the community.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Med Tech College - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN01.2015
Skills
- Critical Thinkin
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Charting
- Palliative Care
- Infection Control
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Catheter Care
- Outpatient Care
- Caregiving skills
- ADL Assistance
- Calm Under Pressure
- PPE use
Certification
- CPR Training - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]WOUND CARE, LONG TERM CARE
Timeline
License Practical Nurse
Casa Of Hobart
05.2022 - Current
Wound Care Nurse
Shift Key
03.2021 - Current
Nurse Unit Manager
Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - 06.2020
Floor Nurse
Golden LivingCenters
01.2010 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Med Tech College - Indianapolis
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