Clinical Educator & CCRN-Certified Critical Care Nurse

MARICEL HARRIS, BSN, RN, CCRN

Weston, FL

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CLINICAL EDUCATOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT CRITICAL CARE

Experienced Nurse Clinical Educator and CCRN-certified registered nurse with 9+ years of critical care and procedural nursing experience across ICU, cardiovascular, electrophysiology, and surgical services. Proven leader in staff education, onboarding, competency validation, and evidence-based practice implementation. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to translate complex clinical concepts into practical, learner-centered education that improves patient safety, staff confidence, and regulatory compliance.

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

Registered Nurse (RN) – Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

CCRN – Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (AACN)

ACLS & BLS – American Heart Association

NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

CORE EDUCATOR & CLINICAL COMPETENCIES

Education Planning Based on Performance Gaps

Orientation & Onboarding Programs

Competency Assessment & Validation

Evidence-Based Practice Implementation

Curriculum & Teaching Material Development

Advance Critical Care & Cardiovascular Nursing

Report Preparation & Leadership Feedback

Microsoft Office 365 Proficiency

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Mentorship & Professional Role Modeling

Regulatory & Accreditation Readiness

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Quality & Patient Safety Initiatives

Excellent organization skills

Clinical Documentation Analysis

Data Abstraction & Quality Metrics Tracking

Concurrent & Retrospective Chart Review

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Trinity FirstChoice – Holy Cross Health FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

CVICU/ CCU/ NSICU / CVIMC / PCU-Registered Nurse (Per Diem Float Pool) Oct 2021 – Present

Provide direct care to critically ill patients across multiple intensive and progressive care units.

Manage high-risk vasoactive, anticoagulant, insulin, and antiarrhythmic infusions.

Assist with advanced bedside procedures, including emergent intubation, cardioversion, and central/arterial line placement.

Expert in invasive monitoring devices, including Swan-Ganz catheters and central venous access.

Served as Master Trainer for the Military & Veterans (MilVet) Program, delivering culturally competent education to nursing staff.

Electrophysiology (EP)-Registered Nurse (part-time) Nov 2023 – Oct 2024

Educated and supported patients undergoing EP studies, ablations, Watchman procedures, pacemaker, and ICD insertions.

Functioned as a circulator and monitor nurse for complex electrophysiology procedures.

Precepted and oriented new nurses to EP workflows and procedural standards.

Palmetto General Hospital HIALEAH, FL

Nurse Clinical Educator Aug 2025 – Feb 2026

Provided clinical education and professional development support for Surgical Services, Step-Down, Telemetry, and Neuro units.

Designed and delivered unit-specific education, competency validation, and skills reinforcement aligned with organizational policies and evidence-based standards.

Supported onboarding and transition-to-practice initiatives for new hires and cross-trained staff.

Serve as a clinical resource for nursing leadership, assisting with practice questions, skill remediation, and workflow optimization.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient safety, quality improvement, and staff readiness.

Excellent organization skills with interpersonal skills to include the ability to analyze data, manage time, prioritize, communicate effectively, and solve problems.

Cath Lab & Electrophysiology (EP) -Registered Nurse Sept 2022 – Aug 2025

Delivered high-acuity cardiovascular care in Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology labs.

Functioned as a relief charge nurse, coordinating staffing, patient flow, and collaboration with physicians and fellows.

Competent in hemodynamic monitoring and management of complex cardiac devices, including Impella, IABP, and ECMO.

Responded to STEMI alerts as an active member of the STEMI response team.

Precepted and oriented new staff, fostering independent practice and adherence to procedural standards.

Assisted with bedside and procedural interventions, including TEE, loop recorder insertions, tilt table testing, and electrical cardioversions.

Cleveland Clinic WESTON, FL

Cath Lab Intra Procedural -Registered Nurse Jan 2023 – Mar 2023

Served as intra-procedural RN for diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.

Administered moderate sedation and performed continuous hemodynamic monitoring.

Supported advanced cardiac procedures, including LVAD-related care, TEE, loop insertions, and cardioversions.

Plantation General Hospital & HCA Florida University Hospital DAVIE, FL

ICU / CCU Registered Nurse Nov 2020 – Feb 2022

Provided evidence-based care to critically ill and COVID-19 patients in intensive care settings.

Managed ventilated patients, CRRT/Tablo dialysis, and complex critical care drips.

Assisted with emergency procedures and served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses.

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority TAMUNING, GUAM

ICU Registered Nurse Jun 2017 – Mar 2019

Delivered comprehensive ICU care in a resource-limited community hospital.

Acted as team leader during emergency events.

Developed and implemented individualized patient and family education plans.

Precepted nursing students and newly hired nurses.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Health Informatics

Grand Canyon University-Phoenix, AZ

Expected Graduation: October 2027

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), cum laude

Chamberlain University College of Nursing – Jacksonville, FL

Associate in Arts (AA)

Florida State College at Jacksonville – Jacksonville, F

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