Scott Marra
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams, while mentoring staff to foster professional growth. Committed to delivering empathetic care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Schenectady Center Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2012 - 12.2018
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kingsway Arms Nursing Center
09.2001 - 08.2012
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Center
10.1995 - 08.2001
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Albany-Schenectady-Schoharie VOTEC
Albany, NY06.1983
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NYSome College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering/Mathematics
Union College
Schenectady, NYSkills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs
- Breathing treatments
- Transcribing orders
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Responsible and dependable
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members at Kingsway Armes
- As a Reiki Level 2 practitioner I took part in a New York State funded research project on the effects of Reiki on Alzheimer patients at Our Lady of Mercy
Certification
* Have a current BLS certification
* Certified Level 2 Reiki Practitioner
Awards
Received a Commendation for Care from the resident council at Kingsway Armes
Received a Heartbeat Award for compassion at Our Lady of Mercy
Received two Daisy Awards at Sunnyview
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Schenectady Center Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2012 - 12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kingsway Arms Nursing Center
09.2001 - 08.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Center
10.1995 - 08.2001
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Albany-Schenectady-Schoharie VOTEC
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Schenectady County Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering/Mathematics
Union College
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