Marla Thornton
Ashtabula,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
University Hospital Lake West
Willoughby, OH
01.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ashtabula County Medical Center
Ashtabula, OH
01.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ashtabula County Medical Center
Ashtabula , OH
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Education
RN Diploma Program - Registered Nurse
Ashtabula County Technical And Career Center
Jefferson, OH08.2020
LPN Diploma Program - Licensed Practical Nursing
Ashtabula County Technical And Career Center
Jefferson, OH08.2018
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Interventions
- Direct Patient Care
- Problem Solving
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support, Expires 10/22
ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Expires 02/23
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
University Hospital Lake West
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ashtabula County Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ashtabula County Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2021
RN Diploma Program - Registered Nurse
Ashtabula County Technical And Career Center
LPN Diploma Program - Licensed Practical Nursing
Ashtabula County Technical And Career Center
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