Mariana Romanos
Gatineau,QC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive 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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
LAUMCRH RIZK HOSPITAL BEIRUT
05.2006 - 09.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Bachelor In Nursing - Nursing Studies
Faculty of Public Healh Section 2 Fanar
Fanar,Lebanon05.2005
Skills
- Data Collection
- Unit Administration
- ADL Assistance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- Supply Restocking
- Diabetes Management
- Healthcare Billing
- Vaccine Administration
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Emergency Response
- Case Management
- Medical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Appointment Scheduling
- Health Screening
- Mobility Assistance
- Chart Updating
- Critical Care
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Precepting
- Collecting Vitals
- Language Fluency
- Seizure Management
- Emotional Awareness
- Patient Discharge
- Intravenous Therapy
- Team Coordination
- Personal Care Needs
- Patient Assessment
- Maintaining Privacy
- Procedure Preparations
- Medical Consultation
- At-Risk Patient Care
- Removing Sutures
- Disease Prevention and Intervention Specialist
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Patient Monitoring
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Home Visits
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Discharging
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Distribution
- Family Education
- Emergency Procedures
- Performing EKGs
- Pain Management
- Well Visit Procedures
- Patient Care Planning
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Medical Records Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- Mental Health Care
- Intakes and Discharges
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Long-Term Care
- Managing Deadlines
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Anesthetic Administration
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Microsoft Office
- Administering Immunizations
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Chest Pain Management
- Family Planning Services Education
- Medication Administration
- Disease Specialization
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medical Supply Management
Languages
English
Limited Working
French
Professional Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn.
David Russell
Timeline
Registered Nurse
LAUMCRH RIZK HOSPITAL BEIRUT
05.2006 - 09.2023
Bachelor In Nursing - Nursing Studies
Faculty of Public Healh Section 2 Fanar
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