Marlita Clymer Engelhart
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dynamic RN with a proven track record at Kaiser Permanente, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in patient education and clinical judgment, I successfully collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and streamline documentation processes, ensuring compliance and quality in patient care.
Organized and dependable RN, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Kaisr Permanente
10.1999 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Trauma Nurse
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
04.1994 - 10.1999
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Supported the ongoing professional growth of fellow trauma nurses by sharing clinical experiences, offering constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative learning environment within the department.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by sharing clinical expertise and supporting their ongoing growth as trauma nurses.
- Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in line with regulatory standards.
- Prevented complications through vigilant monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and changes in patient condition.
US Army Medic
Us Army
10.1973 - 10.1976
- Managed medical supply inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary equipment and medications for optimal patient care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Participated in disaster relief efforts as part of a specialized medic team, providing essential assistance during emergencies.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA05-1981
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Community health
- Nursing informatics
- Cultural history
- Patient assessment
- Patient assessments
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Licensed RN
- Patient evaluation
- HIPAA education
- Taking vitals
- Administering immunizations
- Medical evaluation
- Home care
- Maintaining privacy
- Health screening
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
- Emotional awareness
- Relationship building
- Call triaging
- Patient relations
Timeline
RN
Kaisr Permanente
10.1999 - 04.2024
Trauma Nurse
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
04.1994 - 10.1999
US Army Medic
Us Army
10.1973 - 10.1976
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walla Walla Community College