MARIA ETIENNE
Marrero
Summary
Master of Science prepared graduate nurse, healthcare professional with over 8 years of expertise, possessing a strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utilization Management/Transitions of Care Registered Nurse
People’s Health - United Health Group
09.2019 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive telephonic assessments and care transitions for patients post-discharge, ensuring continuity of care and reducing readmission rates.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Educate patients and their families on health management strategies and medication adherence, fostering empowerment and self-care.
- Utilize electronic health record systems to document patient interactions and track progress, enhancing communication and care coordination.
- Analyze patient data to identify high-risk individuals, implementing targeted interventions that improved overall health management.
- Provide support and guidance to patients navigating healthcare systems, effectively addressing barriers to care and improving access to services.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Charge Registered Nurse
Beacon Behavioral H Hospital
10.2018 - Current
- Provided compassionate and comprehensive care to a diverse patient population in an inpatient behavioral health setting, ensuring safety and promoting mental well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes and recovery trajectories.
- Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations, utilizing evidence-based practices to identify patient needs and monitor progress.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options, fostering understanding and engagement in the recovery process.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, employing de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory standards and institutional policies, ensuring continuity of care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development and training programs, enhancing clinical skills and staying current with best practices in behavioral health nursing.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and timely interventions.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Managed medication administration safely and accurately while maintaining meticulous documentation in electronic health records systems.
- Provided comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs, informing personalized care plans.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams; fostering trust, understanding, and improved communication across all parties involved.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during rounds, providing input and advocating for patient needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit, adhering to strict infection control protocols and reporting potential risks promptly.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Charge Registered Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Health Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2023
- Facilitate social and emotional needs, complete daily care plans supervise medication schedule, evaluate patient progress, communicate with interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best quality of therapeutic care for each patient, advocate for patients and families to promote patient rights and satisfaction, display appropriate de-escalation techniques to promote patient and staff safety, educate patients’ family members on progress and how to provide supportive measures to likely prevent readmission, assess for physical disease process or comorbidities while simultaneously monitoring psychosocial status of patient, assess vital signs, administer oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, and/or topical medications, complete psychosocial assessments, provide empathy to patients
Staff Registered Nurse
Rapid Temps Inc.
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Provides services to the identified, at-risk populations via telephonic contact
- Provides information and education on COVID-19 mitigation
- Encourages the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention of disease and disability
- Assist with scheduling vaccinations and appointments at designated testing/vaccination sites
- Coordinate and provide resident care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner
- Provide nursing assessments utilizing the nursing process and evaluate effectiveness of medications and/or treatment regimens
- Accurately document changes of residential cognitive/physical status and report to MD
- Manages worktime efficiently, effectively, safely, and productively
- Utilizes preventative measures to maintain residents skin integrity
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Davita
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Transition Care Manager and Anemia Manager
- Initiate and administer hemodialysis treatment via subclavian catheters, A-V grafts and fistulas, administer parental medications, fluid therapy, blood products
- Perform patient assessments, review dialysis orders, note physical and mental condition of patients through observation and interviews, document data to determine compliance to dietary or medication regime, review lab work, and work with team to develop patient care plans
- Work directly with a multidisciplinary team of Physicians, RNs, Case Managers, LVN, MSW, H.H.A.'s, O.T.'s, P.T.'s, Chaplains, M.A.'s, and support staff, in providing nursing care services in the clinical environment of Adult Urgent Care, Home Health, and nursing care
Charge Registered Nurse
Waldon Health Care Center
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Performed diagnostic tests and analyzed results, administered medications, operated medical equipment, recorded patients' symptoms, and medical histories, and assisted with patient rehabilitation and follow-up
- Oversaw the activities of the rest of the nursing staff, started intravenous infusions, administered oxygen, monitored blood glucose, and consulted with the supervising physicians
Registered Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center ICU
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Calculated medication doses and titrated potent medications
- Managed ventilators and other high-tech equipment
- Administered medications to patients and monitored their responses to those medications and provided health-related counseling to patients
- Collaborated with physicians from all disciplines to provide care for the critically ill
- Provide end of life cares
Nurse Tech
Louisiana Hospice of Greater New Orleans
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Maintained comfort and quality of life, and alerted physicians about changes in patients' condition, provided continuous and precise assessment of patients’ pain and comfort levels, communicated all pertinent information and evaluations through clear and concise documentation
Junior Nurse Tech
West Jefferson Medical Center Oncology
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Obtained and recorded patients' vital signs, intake and output and blood glucose
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, followed isolation precautions and infection control procedures, obtained sample for urinalysis and stool samples, JP drains, abscess drains, Foley Catheters, nasogastric and rectal tubes
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Leadership and Executive
Herzing University
New Orleans, LA04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor in Psychology
Dillard University
New Orleans, LA05.2016
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12-2025
Skills
- Hemodialysis RN
- Transition Care Manager
- Anemia Manager
- Preceptor2017-2021
- CPR-BLS certified through American Heart Association
- VHA Mandatory Training for Trainees
- VA Privacy and HIPAA Training
- CPI Training
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher
- EPIC, CERNER, SNAPPY Software
- Language: Proficient in English, Selective Spanish
- FEMA IS-00700 Introduction to National Incident Management System
- Medicare and Retirement Certification Level I, Level II, and Level III
- Performance Bravo Awards in Collaboration, Performance, Teamwork, Relationships
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Chronic disease management
- HIPAA education
- Administering immunizations
- Case management
- Medical records management
- Mental health nursing
- Appointment scheduling
- Call triaging
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention Skills
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
Rapid Temps Inc.
07.2021 - 06.2022
Utilization Management/Transitions of Care Registered Nurse
People’s Health - United Health Group
09.2019 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Beacon Behavioral H Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Health Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2023
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Davita
12.2016 - 09.2019
Charge Registered Nurse
Waldon Health Care Center
09.2016 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center ICU
06.2016 - 09.2016
Nurse Tech
Louisiana Hospice of Greater New Orleans
06.2015 - 06.2016
Junior Nurse Tech
West Jefferson Medical Center Oncology
06.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor in Psychology
Dillard University
- CPR/AED Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention Skills
Master of Science - Nurse Leadership and Executive
Herzing University
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
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