Marilyn Barnett
Springfield,MA
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Staff Education
Legacy Lifecare
08.2017 - Current
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Lead a Trained Nursing Assistant(TNA) Program
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
Registered Nurse
JGSLifecare
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe,clean patient environment.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Senior Program Director
Prevent,Inc.
08.2005 - 08.2017
- Implemented program goals and objectives,establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Negotiated program contracts and agreements to obtain cost-effective pricing.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Charge Nurse
Reeds Landing
03.1998 - 08.2005
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Worked at least 40 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
LPN/SPED Nurse
School Department
06.1997 - 08.2005
- Administered medications and treatments,monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Evaluated patients,recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of care team.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Adhered t infection control procedures to facilitate safe,clean patient environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of The West Indies-
Mona Campus,Jamaica06.1987
Certificate in Education - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Church Teachers' College
Mandeville,Jamaica06.1978
High School Diploma -
York Castle High
Saint Ann, Jamaica06.1971
Skills
- Teacher Observation
- Student Counseling
- Student Registration
- Emergency Situations
Timeline
Director of Staff Education
Legacy Lifecare
08.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
JGSLifecare
08.2017 - Current
Senior Program Director
Prevent,Inc.
08.2005 - 08.2017
Charge Nurse
Reeds Landing
03.1998 - 08.2005
LPN/SPED Nurse
School Department
06.1997 - 08.2005
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Holyoke Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of The West Indies-
Certificate in Education - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Church Teachers' College
High School Diploma -
York Castle High