Marilyn Nolton
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions and Supervisor RN
AAmed Care
Atlanta, GA
02.2020 - Current
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within organization by promoting best practices for processes, tools, or technologies.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in field. Demonstrated commitment to t organization's core values, leading by example and fostering culture of excellence.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Worked For Varied Travel Agencies
California, Hawaii, Maryland, Colorado,
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Ensured accurate medication administration by closely adhering to hospital protocols and procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Contributed to improved team communication by participating in regular huddles, shift change reports, and interdisciplinary meetings.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, and support staff to provide comprehensive care to emergency department patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Cared for as many as 20 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
ER Staff and Rotator Supervisor Registered Nurse
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Jackson, Ga.
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Atlanta Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
09.2004 - 08.2010
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Various Travel Agencies
California
06.2004 - 07.2010
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Cared for as many as 20 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed complex caseloads while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of nursing care delivery within fast-paced Emergency Department setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Decatur, GA09.1998
Nursing
Ga. Baptist College of Nursing
Atlanta, GA06.1985
Accounting
Dekalb Community College
Decatur, GA09.1978
Skills
- Processes and procedures
- Employee Motivation
- Training and mentoring
- Insertion
- Insertion of and maintaining intravenous catheters
- Proficient in venous and arterial sticks
Certification
- Licensed RN - Expires 12/31/2026
- BCLS Training - 06/12/2024
Hobbies
Sewing, Dancing, Bowling, Trail Walking
Timeline
Admissions and Supervisor RN
AAmed Care
02.2020 - Current
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Worked For Varied Travel Agencies
01.2017 - 02.2020
ER Staff and Rotator Supervisor Registered Nurse
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
08.2010 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Atlanta Medical Center
09.2004 - 08.2010
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Various Travel Agencies
06.2004 - 07.2010
Associate of Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Nursing
Ga. Baptist College of Nursing
Accounting
Dekalb Community College