Marion Cronin

I am a motivated LPN with 16 years nursing experience in a variety of health care and mental health settings. I excel at interpersonal and communication skills. I believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. I enjoy working with people to improve the quality of there lives. Currently, I am looking to use my skills and strengths to help serve the elders in our community.

School Nurse LPN

September 2021 to Present

• Provide supportive care for children in a collaborative school environment.
• Obtain medication orders and administer medications
• Support teaching staff by providing health lessons for middle school children
• Provide first aide for injuries, and illness
• Communicate with parents and healthcare providers
• EMR

Recovery LPN

March 2021 to October 2021

• Provide medical care to adults struggling with Substance Abuse Disorder
• Administer medication including Medication Assistant Treatment (MAT) under a substance abuse medical doctor and psychiatrist.
• Run nursing groups educating clients on the neurobiology of substance abuse and the importance MAT incorporated with cognitive treatment for full recovery

School Nurse LPN

November 2012 to March 2021

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of health care workers and special education teachers, including, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, social service providers, nurses , doctors, physical and occupational therapists, and families to address student's needs through effective intervention and care planning
• Provide supportive care and unconditional acceptance of students with social, emotional , behavioral and physical disabilities.
• Obtain medical administration orders from providers.
• Administration of medications, including scheduled and PRN medications
• Diabetic management
• Emergency first aide
• Teaching activities of daily living and personal care
• Writing nursing notes
• Management of medical records both electronic and written.

LPN

September 2006 to March 2013

• Performed treatments and administered medications as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
• Facilitated medication management including education and monitored for side effects in collaboration with providers.
• Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns and obtained orders and intervention protocols.
• Maintained Confidentiality
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries and with end of life needs.

Post graduate vocational in Practical Nursing

September 2005 to April 2006