Maryleen Dorsainvil
Austell
Summary
Dynamic Psychiatric Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Crisis Center, excelling in crisis resolution and compassionate patient care. Proven track record in medication management and patient health assessments, ensuring safety and optimal outcomes. Skilled in clear communication and collaboration, enhancing team performance and patient satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Higland Rivers Behavioral Health Crisis Center
04.2021 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Emory University Hospital
03.2014 - 09.2020
- Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.
- Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions.
- Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
- Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Neuroscience Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2013
- Administered pre- and post-operative care to patients with behavioral, physical and cognitive ailments relating to brain and nervous system.
- Dispensed medications and therapeutic interventions to patients for neurosurgery
- Gathered and documented patient intake information to support neurologists' diagnosis and treatment
- Monitored and tracked vital signs and symptoms in neurological patients, alerting neurologist of significant changes.
- Assisted patients in remaining still and calm during brain scans and other diagnostic procedures, communicating processes effectively and verifying patient comfortability throughout.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Infection Control Nurse
Milton Healthcare Rehabilitation Center
07.2005 - 07.2006
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
Staff Development Coordinator
Milton Healthcare Rehabilitation Center
07.2005 - 07.2006
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
Médical Surgical Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
02.2001 - 02.2005
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
- Performed peritoneal dialysis on kidney failure patients maintaining sterile technique
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2018
Skills
- Active listening
- Intramuscular Injections
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Management
- Discharge Plan Development
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Operational Standards
- Addiction Treatment
- Patient Health Information Access
- Progress Evaluations
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Suicide Prevention
- Treatment Preparation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Preventive Healthcare
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Patient Care Assessment
- Restraint Techniques
- Crisis Resolution
- Nursing Unit Collaboration
- Nursing Consultation
- Direct Supervision
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Chemical Dependency Care
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of improving patient satisfaction scores
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Higland Rivers Behavioral Health Crisis Center
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Emory University Hospital
03.2014 - 09.2020
Neuroscience Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2013
Infection Control Nurse
Milton Healthcare Rehabilitation Center
07.2005 - 07.2006
Staff Development Coordinator
Milton Healthcare Rehabilitation Center
07.2005 - 07.2006
Médical Surgical Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
02.2001 - 02.2005
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Capella University
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