Marilyn Jones, BSN, RN, CCRN
Registered Nurse
Fleming,GA
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with experience in neurosurgical-trauma intensive care, recovers post-op patients in the critical care setting, emergency department and acute care adult units. Developed strong surgical assessment and evaluation skills since 2008. Knowledge of mechanically ventilated patients, analgesic, sedation, paralytic and cardiac continuous drips, medication administration, management and training. Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with the ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, to facilitate groups and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital
2023.01 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety within clinical settings.
- Mentored junior nurses in best practices for patient assessment and documentation processes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Health University Medical Center
2017.07 - 2023.01
- Relief charge nurse on a very busy neurosurgical trauma intensive care unit. Oversee an average of eighteen patients per shift.
- Oversee and manage a team of registered nurses, two patient care technicians and support staff in-patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's, Strokes, Subarachnoid Hemorrhages, Subdural Hemorrhages and Traumas.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Assist attendings and residents with surgeries and non-invasive procedures at bedside.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Increased unit productivity for an eighteen bed neurosurgical trauma unit.
- Work in the Emergency Room able to triage incoming patients based on the level of injury or illness.
- Immediately stabilize incoming patients.
- Perform conscious sedation for procedures, such as dislocations and minor bone repairs.
- Provided counseling to patients with behavioral issues in the psychiatric section of the emergency department, successfully deescalating behavioral problems as needed.
- Able to diffuse and control a problematic situation.
Registered Nurse
Swedish Medical Center
2014.09 - 2017.07
- Serve as a neurosurgical - trauma CCU/ICU registered nurse proven in advanced knowledge, skills and understands the unique aspects of the population served in the care of patients and their families.
- Delivery of care supported on physical, psycho-social, cultural, safety and learning needs of the individual patient.
- Rotating through the neurosurgical, trauma, and medical surgical ICU areas performing duties for which has been demonstrated competent.
- Demonstrate high-quality organizational skills.
- Provide safe and appropriate patient care within the values & standards of the nursing practice.
- Display appropriate judgment and problem solving skills.
- Communicate positively and professionally with all internal and external clientele.
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
2008.02 - 2014.07
- Served as a registered nurse at Loma Linda University Medical Center, a level-one trauma center, on a busy neurosurgical-trauma intensive care unit.
- Utilize interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in safe, efficient patient care and professionalism.
- Function in a mixed skilled environment directly supervising and delegating tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff.
- Employ discretion and independent judgment in applying the nursing process to appropriate patient care.
- Contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
- Apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand my knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in the neurosurgical-trauma intensive care unit settings.
- Play a key role on interdisciplinary teams of attending physicians, resident physicians, registered nurses, social workers and case managers.
- Ensure that doctors' orders are effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and STAT orders.
- Joined the EPIC Super User team as a trainer for the new EHR (electronic health record systems).
- Assigned as a preceptor for new orientees.
- Recently joined management as a Carepix interviewer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Loma Linda University School of Nursing (LLU)
Loma Linda, CAAssociate Degree of Nursing (ADN) -
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)
San Bernardino, CAAssociate of Arts (AA) -
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)
San Bernardino, CASkills
- Qualified Critical Care Nurse / Emergency Nurse
- Neurology Awareness
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- High Level of Autonomy
- CVVH: Continuous Veno-Venous Hemodialysis
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Evaluation / Intervention
- Preceptor
- Charge Nurse
- Rapid Response Team for Codes and Neuro
Affiliations
*May 2011 - Present: Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) *March 2008 - Present: American Association of Critical Care Nurse (AACN) *March 2008 - Present: Advance for Nurses * June 2018 - Present: American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN)
Certification
- Compact Nursing License (eNLC) License number RN267669 Georgia
- Registered Nurse in California, License number 722198
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (CCRN) Certification
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Additional Information
- Known as a patient advocate and team player; believe in empowering patients by delivering health education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital
2023.01 - Current
Registered Nurse
Memorial Health University Medical Center
2017.07 - 2023.01
Registered Nurse
Swedish Medical Center
2014.09 - 2017.07
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
2008.02 - 2014.07
Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) -
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)
Associate of Arts (AA) -
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Loma Linda University School of Nursing (LLU)
References
References available upon request.
Interests
- Active in outdoor pursuits including biking, kayaking, hiking, and camping supporting overall wellness and resilience.