Marlyn Ligawen
McAllen,USA
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated Registered Nurse committed to delivering best-in-class patient care with progressive career history and skillful in direct patient care with Level 2 NICU babies. Consistently developing strong relationships with families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Adaptable and driven Level 2 NICU Registered Nurse bringing exceptional patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Motivated to learn, grow and excel. Ready for new opportunity to apply nursing skills in NICU.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU RN, BSN Charge Nurse
Driscoll Children's Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Managed newborn care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care
- Took vital signs of newborns and monitor any abnormalities.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, intramuscular injections and parenteral nutrition and monitored responses.
- Starting PIVs for IVF, IV meds and parenteral infusion and maintenance of central lines.
- Administered feeds per oral, GT, NGT
- Collected blood via venous draw or heel stick, and other laboratory specimens for lab testing
- Catheter insertion, airway management, and Phototherapy
- Delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks, as a Charge nurse for NICU Level 2
- Advocated for patients and communicated medical needs and progress to nurse practitioners and MD
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Educated families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and discharge instructions.
NICU RN, BSN Charge Nurse
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance Health System
09.2007 - 06.2024
- Managed newborn care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care
- Took vital signs of newborns and monitor any abnormalities
- Administered medications via oral, IV, intramuscular injections and parenteral nutrition and monitored responses
- Starting PIVs for IVF, IV meds and parenteral infusion and maintenance of central lines.
- Administered feeds per oral, GT, NGT
- Collected blood via venous draw or heel stick, and other laboratory specimens for lab testing
- Catheter insertion, airway management, and Phototherapy
- Delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks, as a Charge nurse for NICU level2
- Advocated for patients and communicated medical needs and progress to nurse practitioners and MD
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Educated families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and discharge instructions.
NICU RN, BSN
Mcallen Medical Center
01.2000 - 09.2007
- Managed newborn care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care
- Took vital signs of newborns
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Started PIVs, and administered IVF, TPN and Lipids
- Administered feeds per oral, GT, NGT
- Collected blood via venous draw or heel stick, and other laboratory specimens for lab testing
- Catheter insertion, airway management, and Phototherapy
- Advocated for patients and communicated medical needs and progress to nurse practitioners and MD
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Educated families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management
RN, BSN
MCH Services
05.1996 - 12.2000
- Managed pediatric home health care from admission to discharge
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Managed on-site coordination of home health documentation
- Completed at-home health checks for children unable to visit medical offices due to health risks and living conditions
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment
- Educated families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
RN, BSN
Holiday Lodge
12.1995 - 05.1996
- Provided direct patient care, Monitored patient condition, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, GT, NGT and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered feeds via GT and NGT
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use and disease management
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Monitored Fall precautions
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients
RN, BSN
Silver Seasons
05.1995 - 11.1995
- Provided direct patient care, Monitored patient condition, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, GT, NGT and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered feeds via GT and NGT
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use and disease management
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Monitored Fall precautions
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles Univerasity Foundation
04.1993
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Patient Care Assessment and management
- Medication Administration
- IV start
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Family Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
Timeline
NICU RN, BSN Charge Nurse
Driscoll Children's Hospital
06.2024 - Current
NICU RN, BSN Charge Nurse
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance Health System
09.2007 - 06.2024
NICU RN, BSN
Mcallen Medical Center
01.2000 - 09.2007
RN, BSN
MCH Services
05.1996 - 12.2000
RN, BSN
Holiday Lodge
12.1995 - 05.1996
RN, BSN
Silver Seasons
05.1995 - 11.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles Univerasity Foundation
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