Patient Care Infection Control

MM Melanie Marquez

BSN,RN

Las Vegas, NV ***** 720-***-**** **************@*****.***

SUMMARY Resourceful nurse with over 20 years of experience and a proven track record of managing a large clinic to pass state inspection including infection control, staff licensure and required patient education and outcomes. Skilled in complete patient care, interdisciplinary team coordination, and policy and procedure implementation to achieve core measures.

SKILLS Care Coordination

Patient Care Management

Staff Training

Healthcare Personnel Supervision

and scheduling

Infection Control Procedures

Direct Patient Care

Regulatory Compliance

Patient/family training and

Education

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Medical recodkeeping

EXPERIENCE CHARGE NURSE MANAGER RN 09/2009 to 05/2023 Fresenius Medical Care Las Vegas

Ensured compliance with state regulations and accreditation standards through regular audits and policy updates.

Implemented measures to reduce clinically acquired infections, leading to an overall decrease in infection rates within the unit. Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient. Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency. Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Facilitated and passed multiple state inspections. Responsible for Nurse/technician hiring, training and retention. Trained and educated patients and their families on home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

Coordinated nursing care through staff assignments, rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

Worked at least 48 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.

Directly supervised 10 RN's and 12 PCT's.

CLINICAL COORDINATOR, RN 09/1999 to 09/2013

Davita Kidney Care Denver Colorado

Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care.

Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses, and support staff.

Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Implemented care plans for patient treatment.

Developed and adjusted schedules for 100 patients. EDUCATION AND

TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nursing 05/1999

Regis University, Denver, CO

Associate of Science Science 05/1997

Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

Associate of Arts General Studies 05/1997

Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

CERTIFICATIONS Licensed RN, BSN

First Aid/CPR Certified

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