Marrion De Leon, R.N.
Mckinney,TX
Summary
Experienced registered nurse professional with nearly three decades of diverse experience in infusion nursing, internal medicine, medical surgery, dermatology, and research nursing. Recognized for collaborative skills within healthcare teams and a proven track record of excellence in patient care. Demonstrates resourcefulness, adaptability to changing environments, strong organizational, and communication skills. Eager to utilize expertise to continue making valuable contributions to the nursing field, with a 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.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Soleo Health
11.2019 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments prior to initiating infusion therapy, identifying any contraindications or potential risks associated with the prescribed treatment plan.
- Assisted in the training of new hires within the Home Infusion team, ensuring competency in clinical skills required for safe medication administration at each visit.
- Contributed to ongoing quality improvement initiatives by participating in case conferences, sharing best practices, and staying current on industry trends related to home infusion nursing care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive home infusion therapy assessments and treatments.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during difficult times, offering emotional support and encouragement as needed.
- Streamlined communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on infusion therapies, equipment usage, and self-care techniques for better treatment adherence.
- Enhanced patient safety by following strict medication administration protocols and monitoring for potential side effects.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of each patient''s individualized plan of care by regularly reviewing progress toward goals.
Infusion Nurse
Healix Infusion Care
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed complex infusion cases involving multiple medications simultaneously, ensuring proper dosing, compatibility, and timing to maximize treatment effectiveness.
- Promoted continuity of care by working closely with physicians to update treatment plans based on changes in patient condition or response to therapy.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Minimized discomfort during needle insertion by utilizing proper techniques and offering distraction methods as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes with timely assessment, intervention, and documentation of vital signs and symptoms.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
Home Health Infusion Nurse
Soleo Health
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Advanced knowledge base through regular attendance at continuing education seminars related to infusion nursing practice standards and emerging treatment options.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
Registered Nurse- Infusion nurse
Option Care
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Administered Acute and Chronic Disease population in the Home Health setting in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- In home setting, responsible for the assessment, admissions, rectifications and administration of intravenous therapy (antibiotics, chemotherapy, immunoglobulin and parenteral therapy)
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Worked in the Ambulatory Infusion Center setting, responsible for patient triage, assessment, treatment and flow of the infusion center.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- IVIG, Chemo, Picc Cares, Port-a-Cath and G tubes care, Foley Cath. Diabetic care teaching, Post OP Sx, injections, Wound care/dressing changes. Hydration/Infusion pumps, TPN feedings. Knowledgeable with Curlin pumps, Vista pumps, gravity rate flow, Zevex, Infinity pump, CADD prism pumps
- Director of Nursing: Sue Lessani
- Excellent peripheral intravenous insertion skills
- Care management- Responsible for coordinating with doctors and other healthcare professionals with regards to their home health patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse- Field Nurse, IV Nurse
Kabufusion
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Registered Nurse- acute and chronic nursing
- Worked in all the areas, in this very busy home infusion company, servicing acute and chronic patient in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas
- In home setting, responsible for the assessment, admissions, recertifications and administration of intravenous therapy (antibiotics, chemotherapy, immunoglobulin and parenteral therapy)
- Responsible for the admission, assessment, care and evaluation of patients and undertaking any orders prescribed by doctors.
- In the Ambulatory Infusion Center settings, responsible for patient triage, assessment, treatment and flow of the infusion center.
- Responsible for Evaluations, Admissions, Discharges, and Recertification, IV insertion
- IVIG, Chemo, Picc Cares, Port-a-Cath and G tubes care, Foley Cath. Diabetic care teaching, Post OP Sx, injections, Wound care/dressing changes. Hydration/Infusion pumps, TPN feedings. Knowledgeable with Curlin pumps, Vista pumps, gravity rate flow, Zevex, Infinity pump, CADD prism pumps
- Excellent peripheral intravenous insertion skills
- Responsible for coordinating with doctors and other healthcare professionals in regards to their home health patients.
Registered Nurse-RN Field Staff
Heralds Home Health
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Registered Nurse- acute and chronic nursing
- Worked in all the areas, in this very busy home infusion company, servicing acute and chronic patient in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas
- In home setting, responsible for the assessment, admissions, recertifications and administration of intravenous therapy (antibiotics, chemotherapy, immunoglobulin and parenteral therapy)
- Responsible for the admission, assessment, care and evaluation of patients and undertaking any orders prescribed by doctors.
- In the Ambulatory Infusion Center settings, responsible for patient triage, assessment, treatment and flow of the infusion center.
- Responsible for Evaluations, Admissions, Discharges, and Recertification, IV insertion
- IVIG, Chemo, Picc Cares, Port-a-Cath and G tubes care, Foley Cath. Diabetic care teaching, Post OP Sx, injections, Wound care/dressing changes. Hydration/Infusion pumps, TPN feedings. Knowledgeable with Curlin pumps, Vista pumps, gravity rate flow, Zevex, Infinity pump, CADD prism pumps
- Excellent peripheral intravenous insertion skills
- Responsible for coordinating with doctors and other healthcare professionals in regards to their home health patients.
- Coordinate patient medications between the pharmacist and doctor to ensure that patients properly manage precise dosages.
- Perform skilled nursing assessment of all body systems for admission and/or follow up of homebound patients in the home health setting.
- Keep proper documentation of patient care.
- OASIS charting
Registered Nurse
Crescent Healthcare, A division of Walgreens Company
01.2007 - 02.2014
- Registered Nurse- acute and chronic nursing
- Worked in all the areas, in this very busy home infusion company, servicing acute and chronic patient in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas
- In home setting, responsible for the assessment, admissions, recertifications and administration of intravenous therapy (antibiotics, chemotherapy, immunoglobulin and parenteral therapy)
- Responsible for the admission, assessment, care and evaluation of patients and undertaking any orders prescribed by doctors.
- In the Ambulatory Infusion Center settings, responsible for patient triage, assessment, treatment and flow of the infusion center.
- Responsible for Evaluations, Admissions, Discharges, and Recertification, IV insertion
- IVIG, Chemo, Picc Cares, Port-a-Cath and G tubes care, Foley Cath. Diabetic care teaching, Post OP Sx, injections, Wound care/dressing changes. Hydration/Infusion pumps, TPN feedings. Knowledgeable with Curlin pumps, Vista pumps, gravity rate flow, Zevex, Infinity pump, CADD prism pumps
- Excellent peripheral intravenous insertion skills
- Responsible for coordinating with doctors and other healthcare professionals in regards to their home health patients.
Registered Nurse- Research Nursing
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
05.2006 - 01.2007
- Registered Nurse- Research Nursing
- Coordinated clinical research trial activities in the study of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
- Oversee the development, maintenance and monitoring of data quality of the research database systems.
- Worked closely under the immediate direction of a Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators and Managers in clinical research and by coordinating, implementing, and monitoring progress and completion of clinical research studies.
- Developed hospital-based protocols, Informed Consents forms, manuscripts, and Clinical Research forms used for the clinical studies.
- Responsible for patient recruitment, explaining consents and study details, education of patient and families, conduct study procedures (patient assessment, obtaining medical history, lab draws, ultrasounds), keep records, collect data, and perform analysis as required by protocols.
- Coordinate research equipment maintenance and delivery to research site and assist lab as needed.
- Maintain participant confidentiality.
- Developed, implemented, monitored, analyzed and interpreted a patient survey system that evaluates patients’ outcomes, including patient quality of life, satisfaction, certain aspects of resource utilization.
- Provided strong contributions as key member of unity quality assurance program designed to identify and evaluate problems, manage patient census, and allocate staff assignments.
- Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Contact: Dr. Ricardo Azizz
Clinical Research Nurse Staff II
Los Angeles Biomed Research Institute
05.2001 - 03.2006
- Clinical Research Nurse Staff II
- Coordinated clinical research activities for the HerpeVac Clinical Trial for Women, a multi-center and multinational Phase III Clinical Trial
- Evaluated, planned, implemented, and documented scientific research utilizing human subjects. Gathered data and analyzed results.
- Recruitment of the 18-30 year old women, screening, research vaccine administration, follow-ups, counseling, ethical oversight, and compilation of study results, ensuring/monitoring patient safety, education and database maintenance.
- Largely contributed in attaining and maintaining ranking to be the 2nd largest recruiting center nationally, representing California section with 400+ subjects.
- Successfully handled two high-enrolling sites: Cal Sate Dominguez Hills and Plaza-Towers OB/Gyn Clinic (Los Angeles)
- Implemented and coordinated community outreaches for recruitment.
- Contact: Susan Partridge, RN
Registered Nurse- School Nurse & Research Nurse Coordinator
California State University Dominguez Hills
06.2001 - 05.2004
- Registered Nurse- School Nurse & Research Nurse Coordinator
- Administered nursing care under the guidelines of the California State University school system.
- Participated in the evaluation of student care. Ensured the health and comfort and safety of the students.
- Performed a variety of tasks including triage, referrals, direct nursing care, and medication and vaccine administration to college students. Prepared equipment and assisted physicians during patient examinations and treatments. Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Highly commended by patients and direct supervisors for outstanding quality of care. Received consistent mention in care-survey responses.
- Maintained a high degree of accuracy to achieve optimal patient acuity monitoring
- Significantly improved facility’s public image by ensuring exceptional patient satisfaction.
- Contact: Dr. Irina Gaal- Campus Clinic
Registered Nurse- Dermatology Nurse, Office Manager
Dermatology Treatment Center of the South Bay
05.1999 - 06.2001
- Registered Nurse- Dermatology Nurse, Office Manager
- Provided triage, referrals, direct nursing care, assisted in skin biopsies and medication administration to patient with various acute and chronic skin condition.
- Organized and managed regular clinics involving external physicians, including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical-Surgical, and podiatry professionals.
- Scheduled and managed medical office physician and personal schedules.
- Created, managed and maintained patient medical health records.
- Established and maintained medical office protocols for State Law compliance.
- Organized and facilitated meetings with physicians and staff to ensure infection-control policy compliance
- Certified in operating Power Peel Microdermabrasion machine and Diolite Laser Hair Removal machine
- Contact: Dr. Vernon Wilson
Registered Nurse- Dermatology Lead Nurse II
Healthcare Partners Medical Center
06.1996 - 05.1999
- Registered Nurse- Dermatology Lead Nurse II
- Supervised nursing staff in the Dermatology Department as well as liaison between the physicians and upper management.
- Provided triage, referrals, direct nursing care and medication administration to patients.
- Coordinated staff and physician schedules
- Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists, assessed individual conditions and needs, and selected departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients.
- Prepared equipment and assisted physicians during patient examinations and treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Highly commended by patients and direct supervisors for outstanding quality of care. Received consistent mention in care-survey responses.
- Maintained a high degree of accuracy to achieve optimal patient acuity monitoring
- Significantly improved facility’s public image by ensuring exceptional patient satisfaction
- Contact: Dr. Vernon Wilson
Registered Nurse- Gastroenterology and Triage Nursing
Mullikin Medical Center
01.1996 - 06.1996
- Registered Nurse- Gastroenterology and Triage Nursing
- Provided nursing care in an outpatient clinical setting in the Gastroenterology department
- Obtained patient history, skilled in intravenous access, administered and monitored patient under conscious sedation, and patient teaching on various procedures, admission and discharge op patients.
- Assisted physicians during colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, and PEG replacements.
Registered Nurse
Apria Healthcare Registry
06.1996 - 01.1996
- Registered Nurse
- Provided for caring for patient wit acute and chronic conditions such as trauma, acute chest pains, respiratory failure, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestions, and gastrointestinal bleeds in the Medical-Surgical Unit.
- Accurately and recorded patient information, admitted and discharged patients, implemented and evaluated the nursing care plans for 7-10 patients.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures, initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, and operated 12-lead EKG.
- Highly commended by patients, staff and physicians for excellent work
- Contributed substantially to successful JCAHO accreditation within the department
Registered Nurse- Home Health Nursing
MLH Healthcare Inc.
09.1995 - 01.1996
- Registered Nurse- Home Health Nursing
- Field and office duties included nursing staffing, ordering patient equipments, and answering high volume of phone calls.
- Ensured patient/staff safety, developed individualized plan of care (Form 485), adhered to Medicare-based documentation guidelines, held-in-services for field staff regarding infection control measures and other various field nursing related issues.
- Clinical duties included caring for patients with COPD, diabetes, congestive heart failure, wound care, bowel and bladder dysfunction, immobility and AIDS.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
06.1992 - 09.1995
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Assisted nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, obtaining vital signs and changed bed linens.
- Served and collected food trays, provided for between-meal nourishment, and clean sterilize, store and prepared other supplies.
- Worked closely under immediate supervision of a registered nurse
- Contributed substantially to successful JCAHO accreditation within the department
- Recipient of the Kaiser Permanente Nursing Scholarship program, “Make Nursing Your Future” (1992 )
- Worked as part of a work-study program.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Cerritos College
Cerritos, California01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Skills
- Home health infusion expertise
- IV therapy management
- Care coordination
- Emergency response
- Skilled in peripheral intravenous insertion
- Skilled in prioritizing tasks
- Diverse nursing practices
- Administrative support in pain management
- Emergency situation analysis
- Proficient in computer applications
- Personalized care plans
- Community health nursing
- Clinical research training
- Patient care management
- Effective clinical decision-making
- IV therapy administration
- Documentation and charting
Accomplishments
Clinical Research Nurse – GSK Herpevac Trial for Women (1999–2007)
Multisite Study – U.S. & Canada
- Participated in a large-scale, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating a herpes vaccine in HSV-seronegative women.
- Responsible for patient recruitment, informed consent, vaccine administration, data collection, and adherence to study protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
- Contributed to high-quality data management and patient safety in a multi-year, multisite vaccine study.
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of California (License #517764)
- CPR current
- Adult Residential Facility Administrator
- DSP I & II Certificates
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy various outdoor sporting activities, involved in church activities, love entertaining family and friends, traveling, reading, cleaning the house, scrapbooking, decorating, DIY projects and above all, what I love doing the most is playing with my two school-age daughters and being with my husband
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Certifications: Intravenous Therapy, Phlebotomy, Basic Life Support, Diolite Laser Hair Removal; Power Peel Microdermabrasion
- Proficiencies: Vaccine Research, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Research, Care plan creation and implementation; Patient/Family education; Training and In-services; Microsoft Word & Excel
Recipient of the Kaiser Permanente "Make Nursing Your Future" Scholarship, 1992, Bellflower, CA
Recipient – Kaiser Permanente "Make Nursing Your Future" Scholarship
Awarded as a high school senior, this full-ride scholarship covered all expenses for nursing school and included guaranteed employment with Kaiser Permanente upon graduation. Recognized for academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to a career in nursing.
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Soleo Health
11.2019 - Current
Infusion Nurse
Healix Infusion Care
07.2019 - 05.2020
Home Health Infusion Nurse
Soleo Health
02.2019 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse- Infusion nurse
Option Care
03.2016 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse-RN Field Staff
Heralds Home Health
01.2016 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse- Field Nurse, IV Nurse
Kabufusion
02.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
Crescent Healthcare, A division of Walgreens Company
01.2007 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse- Research Nursing
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
05.2006 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse- School Nurse & Research Nurse Coordinator
California State University Dominguez Hills
06.2001 - 05.2004
Clinical Research Nurse Staff II
Los Angeles Biomed Research Institute
05.2001 - 03.2006
Registered Nurse- Dermatology Nurse, Office Manager
Dermatology Treatment Center of the South Bay
05.1999 - 06.2001
Registered Nurse- Dermatology Lead Nurse II
Healthcare Partners Medical Center
06.1996 - 05.1999
Registered Nurse
Apria Healthcare Registry
06.1996 - 01.1996
Registered Nurse- Gastroenterology and Triage Nursing
Mullikin Medical Center
01.1996 - 06.1996
Registered Nurse- Home Health Nursing
MLH Healthcare Inc.
09.1995 - 01.1996
Certified Nurse Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
06.1992 - 09.1995
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Cerritos College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
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