Marie Duffy
West Chester
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Paoli Hospital, excelling in critical care and telemetry monitoring. Proven ability to advocate for patients and families while delivering exceptional direct patient care. Skilled in clinical judgment and emergency response, ensuring optimal outcomes for complex cases through effective collaboration and communication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Paoli Hospital Stroke and Telemetry
07.2010 - Current
- Educated patients on health management and medication adherence for improved outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, prioritizing tasks effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Paoli Hospital: Telemetry
03.2002 - 02.2010
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Main Line Health
11.1997 - 07.2002
- As a resource nurse, maintained skills and diverse knowledge base to be able to care for a variety of patients in three different hospitals from critical care to med surg level of care.
- Engaged in ongoing training to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of nursing best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Delaware
Newark, DESkills
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
- Palliative care awareness
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
Progressive Care Certification since 2008
ACLS BLS certification current
Wound Ostomy Care Nurse certification 2015
Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse full time 1992 - 1997
Certification
ACLS BLS current
PCCN
Niche
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Paoli Hospital Stroke and Telemetry
07.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse
Paoli Hospital: Telemetry
03.2002 - 02.2010
Registered Nurse
Main Line Health
11.1997 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Delaware