Mary Ann Zarrella
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU, Per Diem
St. Mary's Hospital
Waterbury, CT
06.2018 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Midstate Medical Center
Meriden, CT
09.2008 - Current
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bradley Memorial Hospital
Southington, CT
07.2007 - 07.2018
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered important IV medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Waterbury Hospital
Waterbury, CT
02.2006 - 04.2008
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Woodbury Middle School
Woodbury, CT
08.1995 - 02.2006
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
New Milford Hospital
New Milford, CT
05.1982 - 09.1986
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Registered Nurse, Ortho-Neuro, Medical Unit
St. Mary Hospital
Waterbury, CT
07.1979 - 05.1982
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mattatuck Community College
Waterbury, CT06.1979
Skills
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV Insertion
- Documentation, EPIC
- Test Interpretations
- Blood Draw
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Critical Thinking
Certification
Registered Nurse License No. E41566
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU, Per Diem
St. Mary's Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Midstate Medical Center
09.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bradley Memorial Hospital
07.2007 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Waterbury Hospital
02.2006 - 04.2008
Registered Nurse
Woodbury Middle School
08.1995 - 02.2006
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
New Milford Hospital
05.1982 - 09.1986
Registered Nurse, Ortho-Neuro, Medical Unit
St. Mary Hospital
07.1979 - 05.1982
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mattatuck Community College