Mary Mariano
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Patient-oriented, compassionate Nurse with 17 year history in direct patient care, leadership and healthcare administration. Highly accomplished in precepting and educating healthcare teams to enhance patient care standards. Skilled in administering quality care to patients hospice, medical-surgical, step-down and rehabilitative environments. Demonstrated leadership abilities that guide teams towards excellence in producing positive patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Hospice Nurse
Nathan Adelson Hospice
Las Vegas, NV
05.2017 - Current
- Provided holistic care to patients and families facing end-of-life issues.
- Assessed patient health needs and developed individualized plans of care.
- Conducted physical assessments and documented findings in patient charts.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Recognized symptoms of pain and distress and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Educated family members on symptom management, end-of-life care options, and the grieving process.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing activities in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their loved ones during difficult times.
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Spring Valley Hospital and Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
02.2007 - 04.2017
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through observation of clinical indicators such as pain level, breathing rate or laboratory values.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Summerlin Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
03.2003 - 04.2006
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03-2014
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV12-2006
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas Academy Of Int'l Studies Performing And Visual Ar
Las Vegas, NV05-1999
Skills
- Patient Care Assignments
- Diagnosing Conditions
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Holistic Patient Care
Certification
Current BLS
Timeline
Inpatient Hospice Nurse
Nathan Adelson Hospice
05.2017 - Current
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Spring Valley Hospital and Medical Center
02.2007 - 04.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Summerlin Hospital
03.2003 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas Academy Of Int'l Studies Performing And Visual Ar