Virginia Marr
Greenville ,NC
Summary
Bachelor’s-prepared Registered Nurse with 14 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience and 8 years in school nursing. Known for adaptability, leadership, rapid learning, and strong independent clinical judgment in high-acuity and fast-changing environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Health Nurse/Case Manager
ECU Medical Center
Greenville, United States
08.2018 - Current
- Led tuberculosis contact tracing for three school exposures, identifying exposed students and coordinating two rounds of testing and test readings with public health while maintaining full school nursing responsibilities.
- Identified COVID positive students, by testing and conducting health histories
- Participated in COVID policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with educators to promote health education programs.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and school nursing workshops.
- Monitored immunization compliance and coordinated vaccination clinics for students.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic conditions.
- Implemented emergency preparedness plans, ensuring quick response times during critical situations involving student health or safety incidents.
- Promoted mental wellness by providing emotional support to students experiencing stressors or personal challenges.
- Enhanced staff knowledge on various health topics through regular training sessions and workshops.
- Conducted vision and hearing screenings to identify potential issues that could impact academic performance or overall wellbeing.
Registered Nurse
Vidant Pediatric ICU
Greenville, NC
12.2005 - Current
- Performed regular assessments on patients to evaluate their health conditions while they were in the Pediatric- ICU.
- Charge nurse on Pediatric-ICU floor. Oversaw average of 12 patients per shift.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Specially trained to care for pediatric patients following cardiac surgery in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, managing high-acuity recovery and complex monitoring.
- Oriented new nurses to the unit.
- Participated in clinical team conferences to discuss patient progress, issues and needs.
- Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
IV additive Pharmacy technician
Vidant
Greenville , NC
09.2000 - 09.2004
- Compounded sterile medications following established protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to verify medication orders for accuracy and compliance.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to monitor adherence to regulatory guidelines and protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC2004
Skills
- Thorough physical assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Neurology awareness
- Safe NG tube insertion and removal
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Patient/family focused
- Charge nurse
- Community resource coordination
- Immunization administration
- Behavioral intervention
- Pediatric nursing expertise
Certification
- Registered Nurse in North Carolina, License number 207624, March 2006
- Nationally Certified School Nurse
- BLS
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- Cardiac S.T.A.B.L.E. Course
Timeline
School Health Nurse/Case Manager
ECU Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Vidant Pediatric ICU
12.2005 - Current
IV additive Pharmacy technician
Vidant
09.2000 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
East Carolina University