MaryEllen Polizzano
Prompton,PA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with immense career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Acadia Healthcare
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
RN
St Lukes Health Network
01.2019 - 10.2024
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
RN, PROGRAM NURSE
Pyramid Healthcare High Focus
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options for optimum health maintenance
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about relapse and mental health concerns while conducting educational and motivational groups for the population.
RN Pact Team Nurse
Catholic Charities
10.2014 - 11.2015
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider and delivered medication to patients in the community
- Drove patients to appointments after setting those up: initiated referrals to necessary providers and coordinated care for patients with mental health and substance abuse needs
RN; LPN
Runnels Specialized Hospital
01.2004 - 11.2014
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
LPN
Tower Health
02.2001 - 12.2004
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Work in various settings doing staff relief for hospitals, clinics, etc. and in various domains as the staffing called for.
LPN, Private Duty
Florence Nightingale Private Duty Nursing Agency
11.1999 - 01.2001
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
Director, President
Bedside Nursing Services Inc
11.1988 - 12.2001
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed custom written software that produced an invoice and a paycheck simultaneously
LPN, Floor Nurse Med Surg
Morristown Memorial Hospital
10.1981 - 02.1987
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Randolph Road Plainfield NJ06-1981
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJ06-1981
Skills
- Several decades of diverse nursing assignments with enormous skills in medical, psychiatric and substance abuse nursing adept at flexibility and adaptability
Timeline
RN
Acadia Healthcare
11.2024 - 01.2025
RN
St Lukes Health Network
01.2019 - 10.2024
RN, PROGRAM NURSE
Pyramid Healthcare High Focus
09.2015 - 12.2019
RN Pact Team Nurse
Catholic Charities
10.2014 - 11.2015
RN; LPN
Runnels Specialized Hospital
01.2004 - 11.2014
LPN
Tower Health
02.2001 - 12.2004
LPN, Private Duty
Florence Nightingale Private Duty Nursing Agency
11.1999 - 01.2001
Director, President
Bedside Nursing Services Inc
11.1988 - 12.2001
LPN, Floor Nurse Med Surg
Morristown Memorial Hospital
10.1981 - 02.1987
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Union County College
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