Marlene Reyes
Doniphan,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a career history in direct,comprehensive patient care of over 30 yrs. GI endoscopy RN with over 15 years of experience. Dedicated to improvement of processes and infection control in GI endoscopy. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Diversity in career experience and ability to work with diverse patient population. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Commitment to confidentiality of information at all times. Commitment to fostering professional relationship with colleagues and working to improve the delivery of services to clients and community as a whole. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
SFMC-Black River Ambulatory Surgery Center
Poplar Bluff, MO
05.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with nurse managers/supervisors to ensure departmental compliance with accrediting agencies JCAHO, ASCA.
- Mentored/oriented new nurse employees to departmental policy and procedures, tracking performance and adherence to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Maintained current RN license, ACLS/PALS certification and compliance records.
- Assisted nurse manager in tracking and inputting data for quality assurance/compliance/departmental performance.
- Provided and managed pre and post (PACU I/PACU II) operative/procedural care of patients undergoing surgery and GI endoscopy from admission to discharge.
- Performed physical assessment, IV access, patient education to ensure optimal recovery and patient outcomes. Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician and monitored patient responses.
- Circulating RN for GI endoscopy procedures and assist the physician with the passing of the endoscope during GI procedures.
- Cleaning and disinfecting of GI endoscopes with adherence to guidelines.
- Maintaining records that reflect adherence to reprocessing guidelines.
- Participated in education activities, community service projects.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatments.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient health issues that may affect surgical outcomes
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation consistently.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Registered Nurse
The Surgery Center of Poplar Bluff/ BRMC
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
07.2003 - 05.2019
- Nursing roles and responsibilities mentioned in employment with SFMC, Black River Ambulatory Surgery Center.
- Administration of moderate IV sedation for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures and monitoring patient response (up to anesthesia provider care to meet current standards of care).
Registered Nurse
Three Rivers Healthcare (TENET)/ AMI Lucy Lee Hospital
Poplar Bluff, MO
10.1990 - 07.2003
- Provided and managed care of critically ill patients in Intensive care and coronary care unit.
- Provided and managed care of patients undergoing same day surgeries and procedures.
- Pre-operative physical assessments, IV access, ensuring all pre-op orders and lab work are completed and available for surgery.
- PACU II recovery of post surgical patients including post op education to ensure optimal recovery and pain control.
- Pre procedural assessment and IV access of patients undergoing interventional radiology.
- Provided conscious/moderate sedation of patients undergoing interventional radiology and recovery of these patients.
- Administration of sedation and monitoring of patients who has had oral or IV sedation for same day service procedures/radiology procedures i.e. MRI/CT scans/radiological guided biopsies.
- Administration of blood transfusion to patients as directed by ordering physician.
- Monitoring of patient status and response to transfusion.
- Pre procedural assessments and IV access of patients undergoing GI endoscopy.
- Administered conscious/moderate IV sedation for GI endoscopy.
- Assisted physician in passing endoscope.
- Cleaning, disinfecting and reprocessing of endoscopes with adherence to guidelines.
Registered Nurse
Wellington Regional Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
07.1989 - 09.1990
- Provided comprehensive care to patients in Medical-Surgical setting with Telemetry.
- Interpretation of cardiac rhythms of patients on telemetry.
- Communicating and coordinating patient care with physician, nurse manager and co-nurses.
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Saint Louis University
Baguio, Philippines
05.1986 - 07.1989
- Clinical supervision and theoretical instruction of undergraduate nursing students in a BSN curriculum.
- Conducted a Nursing Board Examination review with focus on Medical/Surgical Nursing to new BSN graduates.
Registered Nurse
Saint Louis University Hospital Of The Sacred Heart
Baguio, Philippines
05.1984 - 05.1986
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients in Intensive Care/Coronary Care Unit.
- Completed Certification on Cardio-Pulmonary Critical Care Nursing at the Philippine Heart Center for Asia.
Field Data Collector
Saint Louis University College of Nursing
Baguio, Philippines
06.1982 - 04.1984
- Collaborated with Research and Project Director in formulating questionnaire for data collection on research study: The Effectivity of the Mobile Nursing Clinic of Saint Louis University College of Nursing in delivery of primary health care to three isolated communities in the province of Benguet.
- Implementation of interview tool formulated for the collection of data for research.
- On foot survey of said communities for relevant data collection.
- Collating of data for interpretation and analysis.
- Verification of data to support conclusions of the study.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines01.1982
Skills
- Precepting and mentoring
- Intravenous therapy and IV administration
- Clinical judgment
- Culturally sensitive care
- Patient management and evaluation
- IV setup and infection control
- Research skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Electronic medical records management
- Surgical care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Privacy maintenance
Certification
- BLS certified
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support compliance records
- Cardio-pulmonary Critical Care Nursing Philippine Heart Center
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SFMC-Black River Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Surgery Center of Poplar Bluff/ BRMC
07.2003 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Three Rivers Healthcare (TENET)/ AMI Lucy Lee Hospital
10.1990 - 07.2003
Registered Nurse
Wellington Regional Medical Center
07.1989 - 09.1990
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Saint Louis University
05.1986 - 07.1989
Registered Nurse
Saint Louis University Hospital Of The Sacred Heart
05.1984 - 05.1986
Field Data Collector
Saint Louis University College of Nursing
06.1982 - 04.1984
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University