Marilyn McNally
Medford,NY
Summary
Dedicated and conscientious registered nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and training, and care management. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing daily assignments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
East Islip Union Free School District
02.2023 - Current
- Evaluate patient histories and current symptoms.
- Perform triage on incoming students/staff and determine severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitor ongoing medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or seizure disorder.
- Administer medication/treatment to students as prescribed by physicians in order to treat certain medical conditions.
- Provide compassionate care to ill or injured students, coordinating with parents as needed for timely pickup or further medical attention.
- Reduce the spread of infectious diseases by implementing effective infection control measures within the school setting.
- Conduct routine screenings for vision and hearing, promptly identifying any issues requiring further attention.
- Accurate documentation of nursing office visits, assessments, treatments, recommendations and outcomes.
- Assist with maintaining student's records of immunizations and physicals ensuring compliance with state requirements and school policies.
Registered Nurse
SCO Family of Services
09.2016 - Current
- Oversee medical care of individuals residing in a group home setting.
- Develop individualized, comprehensive nursing care plans for a wide range of developmental disabilities, mental health, and health conditions.
- Closely collaborate with care team in order to evaluate the effectiveness and/or side effects of medications.
- Ensure that medication levels are ordered and drawn within acceptable time frame as per OPWDD regulations.
- Provide nursing assessments and round the clock triage as needed.
- Accurately review and update monthly MARs.
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings to review progress and set goals.
- Ensure all medical appointments/follow ups occur within a timely manner.
- Ensure adequate stock of medications and medical supplies.
- Follow up on lab and radiology test results.
- Maintain all health related records with accurate and concise documentation.
- Advocate for individual's medical, dental, and mental healthcare needs.
- Train and supervise direct support staff in specific patient centered healthcare needs.
- Train and supervise AMAP staff in safe and accurate medication administration.
Registered Nurse
Serene Home Nursing Agency
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Maintained quality care and comfort for pediatric patients requiring airway management and tube feedings in the home and school setting.
- Educated families and caregivers on diagnosis, disease process and management.
- Administered medications and treatment and monitored responses.
- Maintained and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Medical Assistant
Smithtown Pediatric Group
05.2001 - 11.2015
- Promoted to lead trainer of new staff members.
- Established a clinical training guide for new employees.
- Accurately documented medical histories, vitals, and measurements.
- Consistently maintained an adequate stock of supplies.
- Properly prepared physical exam forms.
- Initiated lab pick up of specimens for further testing.
- Efficiently retrieved lab, diagnostic, and specialist reports.
- Correctly communicated prescriptions to pharmacies on physician's behalf.
- Performed exam prep including vision and hearing screens.
- Assisted with suturing of wounds and suture removal.
- Cleaned instruments and safely disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Safely collected lab specimens and performed testing such as hemoglobin, lead, and glucose levels.
- Communicated test results with physicians in a timely manner.
- Informed patients/parents of physician recommendations on behalf of physician.
- Performed first aid care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Participated in OSHA training.
- Accurately and safely prepared medication for administration.
- Provided vaccine education.
- Ensured paper records were properly transcribed into electronic medical records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, New York2016
Skills
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Meticulous organization of medical record keeping
- Strong assessment, judgment, and planning abilities
- Professional and collaborative team member
- Priority/goal motivated
- Organized management of patient care and condition monitoring
- Strong advocate for preventative healthcare and anticipatory guidance
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse July, 2016 License # 720833-1
- American Heart Association BLS (CPR and AED)
- Telephone Triage for NYS Nurses
- Diabetes Management
References
Tamara Hoina, RN. Lead Nurse, East Islip School District 631-560-1918. Marie Sanon, RN. Former Nursing supervisor. SCO Family of Services 516-451-9386. Lisa Miller, Assistant office manager, Smithtown Pediatric Group 631-979-7222
Timeline
Registered Nurse
East Islip Union Free School District
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Serene Home Nursing Agency
01.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
SCO Family of Services
09.2016 - Current
Medical Assistant
Smithtown Pediatric Group
05.2001 - 11.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
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