Marquita Knox
Baltimore,USA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. While also utilizing medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Children’s National Hospital
Washington, DC
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and discharge planning.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety and efficiency in care delivery.
- Mentored junior nurses in best practices, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute to severe incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Student Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Center Shock Trauma
Baltimore, Maryland
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Medical Duties: Obtain vital signs, start peripheral intravenous (IV) access. Blood draws, in addition to other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. Bathe and ambulate patients with/without assistance, insert and maintain foley catheters, perform fingersticks and maintain drainage systems put in place by surgeons.
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Medical Duties: Perform proper PPE placement. Care for COVID-19 positive patients. Obtain patient vital signs and EKG. Blood draw and urinalysis per provider’s orders. Measure patient intake/output of fluids. Start intravenous lines for antibody infusion. Assist Registered Nurse with patient assessments and medication distribution. Perform fingersticks. Assist patients with ambulation around the facility when needed.
Patient Care Technician
Righttime Urgent Care
Catonsville, Maryland
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Medical Duties: Obtain patient vital signs, prepare patients for physician intervention, administer immunizations per provider’s orders. Place PPD. Blood draw, urinalysis and straight catheterization of pediatric and adult patients as requested by provider. Stock and sanitize patient exam rooms. Assist in physical examinations. Perform sterile Urethral Catheterizations upon provider orders. Administer rectal medications.
Medical Assistant
Johns Hopkins University
Lutherville, Maryland
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Medical Duties: Obtain patient vital signs, prepare patients for physician intervention, administer immunizations per physician orders. Perform urinalysis on patients as requested by the physician. Stock and sanitize patient exam rooms. Assist in physical examinations and medical procedures such as but not limited too; Endometrial biopsies, Colposcopies, Vaginal biopsies, Intrauterine device insertions and removals also Nexplanon insertions and removals.
- Administrative Duties: Answer office phones, schedule patient appointments, enter ICD-10 codes for billing purposes and obtain medical prior authorizations.
Weekend Medical Assistant
Johns Hopkins University
Lutherville, Maryland
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Medical Duties: Greet patients upon arrival, prepare ultrasound machine and Trophon for use, document patient information directly into ultrasound machine, operate Trophon to sterilize probes after each use, assist with Intrauterine insemination, stock and sanitize patient rooms, comfort patients when needed.
Medical Assistant
University of Maryland Midtown
Baltimore, Maryland
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Medical Duties: Obtain patient vital signs, prepare patients for physician intervention, administer immunizations per physician orders. Place PPD. Blood draw, urinalysis on patients as requested by physician. Stock and sanitize patient exam rooms. Assist in physical examinations.
- Administrative Duties: Obtain immunization records, patient appointment reminder calls, obtain medical records requested by physician
Medical Assistant/ Lab Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Medical Duties: Start peripheral intravenous (IV) access for pediatric and adult endocrinology testing. Blood draw, in addition to tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens and prepare them for testing. Trained to Pipette and Aliquot specimens to be frozen and transferred to transport tubes. Administer Prolia injections, and also dispense influenza vaccinations and restocking exam rooms. Obtain vital signs, blood glucose levels and hemoglobin A1C.
- Administrative Duties: Obtaining prior authorizations for patient medication. Answering office phones, delegating faxes. Assist providers in location patient’s lab work, radiology scans and obtain medical records from other facilities.
IV Therapy/Oncology Medical Assistant
Baltimore Oncology Center
Baltimore, Maryland
06.2013 - 11.2015
- Medical Duties: Assist in in-office surgical procedures, such as Bone-marrow Biopsy and Lumbar Punctures. Start peripheral intravenous (IV) access device for medication—including port access. Blood draws, in addition to tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. Wound care diagnosis and maintenance. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients. Change dressings on wounds. Prepare, perform diagnostics, and operate a variety of medical laboratory equipment.
- Administrative Duties: Interview patients to obtain medical information and prepare them for the physician. Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records. Schedule appointments for patients. Medical Coding in compliance with national standards. Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation, completing insurance billing forms and collecting patient copays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coppin State University
Baltimore, Maryland05.2023
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
TESST College of Technology
Towson, Maryland07.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Intake and discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Maryland) R262113
- Registered Nurse (DC) RN500022731
- BLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- Epic (Portfolio), Cerner, Med-Connect and EClinicalworks Computerized Charting
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
Children’s National Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Center Shock Trauma
01.2022 - 07.2023
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
05.2020 - 01.2022
Patient Care Technician
Righttime Urgent Care
08.2019 - 04.2020
Medical Assistant
Johns Hopkins University
10.2017 - 08.2019
Weekend Medical Assistant
Johns Hopkins University
10.2017 - 08.2019
Medical Assistant
University of Maryland Midtown
12.2016 - 06.2017
Medical Assistant/ Lab Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
11.2015 - 12.2016
IV Therapy/Oncology Medical Assistant
Baltimore Oncology Center
06.2013 - 11.2015
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
TESST College of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coppin State University
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Chi Eta Phi Sorority Incorporated, 2023 and 2025 Daisy Award Recipient