Marni Dunnam
Abilene
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 9 years of experience delivering high-quality care to cardiovascular patients. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - PACT Float
VA Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and health management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient progress accurately.
- Conducted routine assessments and vital sign checks to identify changes in condition.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Hendrick Cardiology Clinic
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- 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.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Charge Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center/ARMC
05.2015 - 03.2021
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
ARMC
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
08.2014
Bachelor of Science - RHIM
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.1989
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- IV Setup
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Managing Deadlines
- Wound Care
- Treatment Planning
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Check-Ins
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Patient Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
Affiliations
- Graduated Nursing School Magna Cum Laude
- Member, Alumni Association
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- NIHS - National Institute of Health Stroke Certified
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Registered Nurse - PACT Float
VA Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hendrick Cardiology Clinic
03.2021 - 12.2023
Charge Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center/ARMC
05.2015 - 03.2021
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
ARMC
11.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - RHIM
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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