Marlene Watson
Chesterfield,SC
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Rock Rest and Anson Health & Rehabilitation, specializing in chronic illness care and rehabilitation. Demonstrates leadership in nursing staff and excels in lab result interpretation. Achieved significant improvements in patient care through effective management and education, showcasing commitment to excellence and patient advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Anson Health & Rehabilitation
Wadesboro, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- 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.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Registered Nurse
Rock Rest
Monroe, NC
10.2019 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Education
Baccalaureate in Nursing - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12-2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC08-2014
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Vaccine administration
- Lab result interpretation
- Diabetes management
- IV management
- Removing sutures
- Patient evaluation
- Medical evaluation
- Palliative and pain management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Patient assessments
- Seizure management
- Direct nursing care
- Data collection
- Acute and rehabilitative care
Certification
- BLS certified in 2023
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Anson Health & Rehabilitation
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Rock Rest
10.2019 - Current
Baccalaureate in Nursing - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
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