MARLENE FRANCOIS

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Cutler Bay, FL 33157

Telephone: Cell: 305-***-****, Home: 786-***-****

Email Address: adiuso@r.postjobfree.com

REGISTERED NURSE/BSN

I am a compassionate registered nurse, with skill in improving health and well-being of the community through a collaborative approach to quality care. Honest and highly ethical and professionally trained to prioritize deadlines, exceed expectations, and manage time. Effective at communicating with the care team. Educating patients and family about medical conditions and procedures. I am seeking a nursing care position at a Hospice based health care agency that values hard work, quality care, and dedication. My goal is to join with other health care team to maximize comfort for a person who is terminally ill by reducing pain and addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs, as well as providing counseling, or emotional comfort for families.

Education

Salem State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing

School of Nursing Graduate May 2011

Salem, Massachusetts

First Choice Training Institute License Practical Nurse

School of Nursing Graduate May 2006

Salem, New Hampshire

Bunker Hill Community College General Studies

Charlestown, Boston, MA 1996 - 2000

Licensure / Certifications

Florida State Registered Nurse License 2013- RN # 9369858

Massachusetts State Registered Nurse License 2011- RN # RN2275008

Massachusetts Nursing License 2006- LPN # LN67591

Certifications in ACLS and BLS

Core Qualifications

Proficient in all clinical areas including Hospice care

Document in Entergy, All Scripts and Inform

Provide Obstetric and Pediatric homecare visits

Complete admission and assessment according to facility

Dispense medications such as PO and IV per MD orders

Provide comfort care and enhance quality of life for a person who is terminally ill

Deliver comprehensive comfort care and support to the family

Experienced with geriatric, disability, and chronic illness

Strong clinical judgment / decision making

Flexible and constantly willing to learn

Work experience: Clinical Research, OB, Pediatric, Geriatric and Psychiatric

Nurse Family Partnership at the Elijah Network, 27500 Old Dixie HWY, Homestead Florida, 33032

RN BSN: May 2014 to April 2020

Provide home visits to new mothers and their families eligible for the NFP Program.

Assist new mothers and their families in establishing goals and outcomes according to NFP model.

Provide one on one patients care in a Clinical Care setting which include infants, children, and adolescents.

Provide education, support, and referral resources in assisting new mothers and their families in attaining their targeted goals.

Make referral and case management in such areas as prenatal and postpartum care, nutrition, parenting, child health and development, family planning, and life course development.

Consult and collaborate with any other professionals involved in providing services to the new mothers and their families in caseload.

Assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of new mothers and their families as they relate to health and life course development as maintained fidelity to NFP model.

City Psych and Wellness Visiting Nurse, Charlestown, MA

RN BSN: September: 2012 – August 2013

Developed care plan on admission

Assessed patient’s vital signs, mood, mental status and behavior

Educated patient/family about medications management and decompensation

Administered medications as prescribed

Coordinated diagnostic results with physician and nurse practitioner

Chelsea Skilled, Chelsea, MA LPN to RN: August 2006–August 2013

Unit Manager Assistant at a Subacute Unit

Completed patient admission and assessment according to facility policy

Provided nursing care to postoperative knee, hip, and general surgical patients

Maintained peripheral, central IV lines, and Picc lines, monitoring and dressing change

Managed care of various patient population, cardiac, diabetic, COPD, cancer and Hospice care / respite care

Provide care and comfort for patients who are terminally ill

Involved in patients care who are dying to have peace, comfort and dignity

Meds administration per MD order and pain management is key to hospice care patient

Resolved patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.

Skills: Fluent Haitian Creole, French, and basic Spanish,

Knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Certified Phlebotomy / Lab Technician passed experience, and preceptor/monitor in Clinical and Lab.

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