Marianne Girouard, RN

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Professional Summary

Over 31 years of experience in the medical field providing exceptional care and compassion to patients

Over 24 years as a dedicated and reliable Registered Nurse

Recognized as a committed patient advocate, communicating compassionately and effectively with patients, families and caregivers

Experience

A Caring Experience Cranston, RI

Registered Nurse October 2017- Present

Home Care Responsibilities:

Providing home health care to each patient to meet their individualized needs

Collaborating with patients, families, physicians and all consulting agencies to manage patient’s plan of care

Admitting patients into home care services

Follow up quarterly assessments to ensure plan of care is effective and that patients are happy with services provided by our agency

Alpine Nursing Home Coventry, RI

Registered Nurse February 1995 – March 2017

Charge Nurse Responsibilities:

Provided exceptional care and treatment for patients at 60 bed topnotch facility

Managed 8 CNA’s, including delegation of assignments, management of schedules and overseeing care

Collaborated with physician to manage patients plan of care

Assessed and transcribed patients’ statuses and reported to physicians for necessary change orders

Oversaw rehabilitation efforts including speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy

Comforted patient families in times of loss or declining medical condition situations

Specialized in Alzheimer’s care utilizing information gained from classes and training

Floor Nurse Responsibilities:

Evaluated patients for a range of health care needs and triaged appropriate actions, including hospitalizations

Monitored and recorded vitals

Administered and monitored prescriptions and medication via PO, IM, SC and IV

Assessed therapeutic effectiveness of medications to report to physicians

Provided wound care treatment to patients

Completed clinical documentation for all patients

Waterview Villa East Providence, RI

Registered Nurse 1994 – 1995

Transcribed doctors’ orders

Administered medications and treatments

Accompanied physician during rounds

Redirected confused residents with dementia

Diffused PTSD patients during recurring episodes of trauma

Attended weekly training sessions focused on dementia, Alzheimer's, and senility problems

Kent County Memorial Hospital Warwick, RI

Collegiate Aide 1994

Student Nurse 1992 – 1994

Obtained and recorded vital signs

Assisted doctors with various procedures

Answered call lights and met patient's needs

Reassured and assisted residents during rehabilitation on orthopedic floors

Provided food and kept water pitchers full

Repositioned residents for comfort and to avoid skin breakdown

Emptied drains and catheters

Coventry Health Center Coventry, RI

CNA 1989-1994

Hospitality Aid 1988

Nursing Placement

Nursing Pool Staffing for Nursing Homes and Private Duty 1992-1994

CCRI, Student Nurse Organization

Secretary 1992-

Education & Certifications

Licensed Registered Nurse

State of Rhode Island Department of Health

Associates Degree Nursing and Science

Community College of Rhode Island - Warwick, RI (1994)

Certified Medical Technician

State of Rhode Island Department of Health

University of Rhode Island – Providence, RI (1991)

Certified Nursing Assistant

State of Rhode Island Department of Health

Coventry Health Center

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