Marina Logozzo

• Provided direct quality care to patients with various mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse, depression, and more.
• Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust medication regimens, optimizing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
• Prevented escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

• Assessed and managed complex medical patients involving multiple medical conditions such as sepsis, stroke, heart failure, diabetes, respiratory issues, and renal failure.
• Cared for surgical patients in various perioperative settings. Reduced complications through thorough assessments and timely interventions during the perioperative process.
• Ensured timely interventions for acutely ill patients, utilizing strong clinical judgment and knowledge of evidence-based practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, contributing to improved patient outcomes across the unit.
• Demonstrated adaptability by floating to various units throughout the hospital as needed, providing high-quality acute nursing care in diverse clinical settings.
• Performed duties of a charge RN in a telemetry unit

Coordinated nursing department activities to ensure availability of appropriate clinical and support staff for resident care of 60 clients.

Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.

Took and monitored vital signs, administered PO and IM medications, managed patient behavior, and provided patient education.

Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff.

Obtained client medical history and vitals, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.

Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.

Explained procedures to patients. Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the doctor.

Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.