Marylyn Beattie
Sparks,NV
Summary
Registered Nurse with strong background in patient care and medical support. Always willing to learn new procedures and techniques. Gets along with her colleagues and strives to be a strong team player. Great with time management skills and helps others so we can all stay on top of assignments together. Have always been a kind, compassionate and caring human which I feel is very important when working in healthcare.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Postpartum-Neonatal Transition
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
09.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Performed role of transition RN in L&D and OR setting. Used OR aseptic techniques when attending C-Sections. Performed initial neonatal resuscitation and stabilization following NRP guidelines.
- Administered and documented medications to ensure proper administration and compliance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted in patient intubation/extubations. Performed ICP and drain management, post operative monitoring along with medication titration.
- Performed ACLS standard codes alongside my colleagues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge care instructions.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient conditions and treatment outcomes accurately.
- Conducted thorough neuro and physical 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple illnesses.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, facilitating communication between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Taught patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Communicate with onsite nurse practitioner to change orders for patients and nursing communications.
Medical Assistant
AdvancedENT
Reno, NV
05.2014 - 10.2021
- Promoted office efficiency, completing insurance forms, obtaining prior authorizations, scheduled surgeries, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine the purpose of the visit, and record their medical history.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and taking CT scans for patients in the office.
- Assisted with balloon sinus dilation procedures.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, submitted prescriptions to the pharmacy, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Medical Assistant
Mesa View Medical Group
11.2010 - 04.2014
- Promoted office efficiency, completing insurance forms, obtaining prior authorizations, scheduled surgeries, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine the purpose of the visit, and record their medical history.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- I also assisted in Pediatrics and administered immunizations during well check visits.
- Assisted in gynecological procedures and prepared cultures to be sent to lab.
- Performed EKGs
Medical Assistant/Front Desk
Advanced Wound Care
Mesquite, NV
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Check patients in and verify insurance information along with personal information.
- Worked with wound vacs and would place new dressings.
- Stocked supplies and ensure that we had all the equipment we needed for wound care.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to coordinate patient treatment schedules.
- Monitored patients' progress, documenting changes in wound status accurately.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety during care procedures.
- Trained new staff on best practices for wound management and documentation standards.
- Conducted thorough skin assessments to identify early signs of pressure ulcers or potential infections before they escalated into more serious issues.
Education
GED - undefined
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NVAssociate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Reno, NV10.2022
Skills
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Infection control measures
Compassion and empathy
Wound care
Patient monitoring
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Care planning
Taking vitals
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Critical care
Certification
- Basic Life Support and ACLS 5/2025-5/2027
- NRP 10/2025- 10/2027
- Medical Administrative Assistant July 2010
Affiliations
American Nurses Association – Student membership June 2022 – June 2023
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- April 2021 – May 2021
- Third semester, Renown Regional Medical Center – Rehab Hospital
- Completed required clinical rotation hours obtaining skills including but not limited to: catheter care and placement, colostomy care, medication management, patient safety, and interprofessional care coordination.
- November 2021 – January 2022
- Fourth semester, Renown Medical Center South & Reno Behavioral Hospital
- Completed required clinical rotation hours obtaining skills including but not limited to wound care, post-operative care, IV insertion and maintenance, diabetic management, and memory care.
- Reno behavioral health, I completed 48 hours of rotation obtaining skills pertaining to therapeutic communication, mental health crisis and emergency, and psychiatric medication management.
- March 2022 – May 2022
- Fifth Semester, Renown Regional Medical Center & Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
- Completed required hours for pediatrics, maternal child and Medical/Surgical courses. Skills obtained in maternity include but are not limited to postpartum, antepartum, labor and delivery, and neonatal ICU care skills. Pediatrics skills include post-surgical and acute care, stage of development-based care, and intensive care.
- Medical Surgical clinical skills obtained involve long term care planning, drug and alcohol related emergency management, patient discharge and high-level patient education.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Postpartum-Neonatal Transition
Renown Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU
Renown Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Assistant
AdvancedENT
05.2014 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant/Front Desk
Advanced Wound Care
01.2012 - 01.2013
Medical Assistant
Mesa View Medical Group
11.2010 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
GED - undefined
Truckee Meadows Community College