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Sharon Marasco

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St. Joseph Joliet, excelling in patient advocacy and education. Proven ability to streamline medication administration and enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic care. Skilled in critical thinking and telemetry monitoring, ensuring safe, effective treatment for diverse patient populations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

St. Joseph Joliet
04.1998 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Registered Nurse

University of Tennessee Bowld Hospital
06.1997 - 04.1998
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Chemotherapy therapy certified to provide focused treatment to cancer patients in the inpatient setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Joseph College of Nursing
Joliet
12-1996

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Precepting

Timeline

Registered Nurse

St. Joseph Joliet
04.1998 - Current

Registered Nurse

University of Tennessee Bowld Hospital
06.1997 - 04.1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Joseph College of Nursing