Marla Hagan Davila
Registered Nurse
Horizon,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Med Surg and Psychiatric environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs
03.2021 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
- Facilitated family involvement in the recovery process by offering psychoeducation sessions designed to increase understanding of the patient''s diagnosis and treatment.
- Evaluated treatment plan efficacy by regularly assessing patient progress toward established goals, adjusting interventions as needed based on clinical judgment.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through consistent communication with healthcare team members, resulting in more comprehensive patient care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up support for patients transitioning to outpatient care.
- Prevented escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and community resources to promote informed decision making.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Hospital Charge Registered Nurse
El Paso Psychiatric Hospital
09.2015 - 03.2021
- 40 Hours per week.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Delivered medications via oral and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Updated patient charts using CWS with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisor.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LVNs and residents during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
02.2012 - 09.2015
- 40 Hours per week Skills.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRI, Ultrasound and EKG.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
The University Of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX 08.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - ADN
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX 01.2007 - 12.2011
Trauma Medical Surgical College-Neurology Medical Surgical College-Pulmonary Medical Surgical College-Cardiac Medical Patient Management - undefined
Training
Medical Surgical College
Skills
Case managementundefined
Accomplishments
2016 El Paso Psychiatric Employee of the Year
2020 Hospital Hero
3 Gold coins for excellence in service to EPPC
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
The University Of Texas At El Paso
08.2019 - Current
Hospital Charge Registered Nurse
El Paso Psychiatric Hospital
09.2015 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
02.2012 - 09.2015
Associate of Applied Science - ADN
El Paso Community College
01.2007 - 12.2011
Trauma Medical Surgical College-Neurology Medical Surgical College-Pulmonary Medical Surgical College-Cardiac Medical Patient Management - undefined
Training
Medical Surgical College
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