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MaryAnne Luschinski

Trappe,MD

Summary

Patient-oriented Critical Care Nurse with 16critical care years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in critical care unit. Highly skilled in critical care with demonstrated leadership skills that drive patient outcomes while sustaining care objectives. Versed in Patient Safety, Joint Commission standards and nursing process.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, ICU

Shore Regional Health
Easton, Maryland
06.2008 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
  • Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
  • Performed daily rounds to assess patient condition and provide education to families regarding treatments and prognoses.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate
  • Received specialized training in critical care management techniques such as hemodynamic monitoring or ventilator management.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
  • Assumed charge nurse responsibilities when needed, including delegating tasks to other staff members.
  • Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
  • Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
  • Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions related to patient care.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care by facilitating family meetings and providing support during difficult times.
  • Conducted regular quality assurance audits of nursing practices in order to ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives within the ICU department.
  • Served as a preceptor for new RN staff members by providing orientation on unit protocols and standards of practice.
  • Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.

Clinical Practice Nurse

Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
10.2014 - 10.2015
  • Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
  • Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.

Site Nurse

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, satellite clinic
Princeton, NJ
10.1999 - 05.2005
  • Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
  • Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
  • Ensured that all forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
  • Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
  • Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
  • Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
  • Organized patient and physician activities for 7-practitioner office with warmth, professionalism and confidentiality and drove clear and complete communication among team.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.

Staff Nurse

HIP of NJ
New Brunswick, NJ
01.1986 - 04.1999

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD
05-2008

Practical Nurse - Nursing

Medical Center At Princeton School of Nursing
Princeton, NJ
10-1979

Skills

  • Ventilator Management
  • Health Promotion
  • Disease Prevention
  • Compassionate Care
  • Patient Discharging

Affiliations

  • Current Co-Chair Nursing Global Council
  • Performs Quarterly NDNQI Skin Survey
  • Active in Unit Base Council
  • Member AACN

Accomplishments

  • Recipient Joan Coccaro Award Chesapeake College

Certification

  • Current RN License R182806
  • Active CCRN certification

Timeline

Clinical Practice Nurse

Penn Medicine
10.2014 - 10.2015

RN, ICU

Shore Regional Health
06.2008 - Current

Site Nurse

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, satellite clinic
10.1999 - 05.2005

Staff Nurse

HIP of NJ
01.1986 - 04.1999

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Chesapeake College

Practical Nurse - Nursing

Medical Center At Princeton School of Nursing

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