Marlaina Marx
Montpelier,ID
Summary
Registered Nurse with 14 years of progressive experience in a critical access hospital, transitioning from Certified Nursing Assistant to Infection Prevention RN. Experience in med/surg, pre-op/post-op, rehabilitation, neonatal, pediatrics, geriatrics, and emergency care. Seasoned BLS CPR instructor with a decade of experience and trained as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for adults. Currently overseeing infection prevention protocols across skilled nursing facilities, medical/surgical units, and employee health. Committed to community service through six years of volunteering with the Montpelier City Fire Department, acquiring valuable skills in hazmat training, fire investigation, incident command, and Firefighter 1 techniques.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Prevention / employee health
Bear Lake Memorial Healthcare
Montpelier, ID
08.2024 - Current
- Track and analyze patient and resident infections
- Monitor for outbreak status
- Monitor Antibiotic stewardship program
- Monitor cultures and antibiotic use
- Created a hand hygiene program and implemented it
- Provide staff with education
- Tracked PICC placements, foley catheters, infections
- Physical environmental life safety rounds
- Policy and procedure review to ensure adherence to CDC, DNV, and CMS guidelines.
- Infection investigation (SSI, HAI, outbreaks, ect)
- N95 fit testing for employees, employee vaccination administration and monitoring
- Covered for case management as needed
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety standards across the unit.
RN Patient Care Charge Nurse, ER RN
Bear Lake Memorial Healthcare
Montpelier, ID
08.2012 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and improve care delivery processes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication usage, and post-discharge care plans.
- Pre-operative and Post-operative care of patient.
- Foley Catheter placements, Starting IV lines, Monitoring lab values and mixing and administering IV medications and fluids.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Postpartum care, Neonatal care which includes: assigning apgar scoring, performing hearing screenings, and assessments.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Case Management/ Discharge Planning
Star Valley Health
Afton, WY
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Improved client satisfaction by implementing case management strategies and streamlining communication processes.
- Insurance authorizations and review denials
- Reviewing doctor orders, charts and notes to ensure orders were being followed and implemented.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems to improve efficiency and compliance.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
- Reviews barriers to care of patients. Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
Medical / Surgical floor
Star Valley Health
Afton, WY
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and improve care delivery processes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication usage, and post-discharge care plans.
- Foley Catheter placements, starting IV lines, Monitoring lab values and mixing and administering IV medications and fluids.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Associate’s degree - Registered Nuse
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05.2018
LPN -
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID07-2015
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Certification
- FEMA training IS-100
- FEMA training IS-200
- FEMA training IS-700
- S.A.N.E. training
- TNCC
- BLS/ American Heart Association Instructor
- P.A.L.S. Certified
- NRP certified
- ACLS certified
Timeline
Infection Prevention / employee health
Bear Lake Memorial Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Case Management/ Discharge Planning
Star Valley Health
01.2024 - 08.2025
Medical / Surgical floor
Star Valley Health
08.2020 - 08.2023
RN Patient Care Charge Nurse, ER RN
Bear Lake Memorial Healthcare
08.2012 - Current
Associate’s degree - Registered Nuse
Idaho State University
LPN -
Idaho State University
Personal Information
Title: RN