Mark A. Barcenilla
Registered Nurse | MSN-Prepared Nurse Leader | Quality Improvement & Education Advocate
Ashburn
Summary
MSN-prepared Registered Nurse with over 15 years of diverse international and U.S. clinical experience in emergency and critical care settings. Demonstrated nurse leader with a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical education. Passionate about advancing person-centered care, improving communication and safety through structured handoff practices, and mentoring the next generation of nurses through clinical education and systems-level leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Inova Ashburn HealthPlex Free-Standing ED
11.2024 - Current
- Provide high-acuity emergency care in a fast-paced freestanding ED.
- Led and implemented an MSN Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Quality Improvement project on Bedside Shift Reporting (BSR) using ISBAR.
- Collaborated with Pharmacy, Patient Safety, Epic System Analysts, Nursing Leadership, and Quality teams to align outcomes with falls, medication safety, and patient experience metrics.
- Supported staff education, audits, and dissemination of BSR outcomes.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Inova Loudoun Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Delivered comprehensive emergency nursing care across diverse patient populations.
- Participated in interdisciplinary committees and system initiatives focused on safety, throughput, and handoff communication.
- Actively engaged in mentoring new nurses and supporting unit-based quality initiatives.
Sessional Academic Tutor / Clinical Facilitator
Western Sydney University | Australian Catholic University | University of Wollongong
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Facilitated undergraduate nursing clinical placements across acute care and emergency settings.
- Supported competency development, clinical reasoning, and professional role socialization.
- Assessed student performance and provided formative and summative feedback aligned with university standards.
Registered Nurse – Emergency & Pediatric ICU
Liverpool Hospital | Children’s Hospital at Westmead | Royal North Shore Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2022
- Extensive experience in emergency nursing, pediatric intensive care, and float pool assignments.
- Managed critically ill patients, coordinated care during emergencies, and supported interdisciplinary teams.
- Recognized for clinical judgment, adaptability, and calm leadership during high-stress situations.
Registered Nurse – Emergency & Pediatric ICU
Iloilo Mission Hospital – Pediatric ICU
01.2011 - 01.2022
- Extensive experience in emergency nursing, pediatric intensive care, and float pool assignments.
- Managed critically ill patients, coordinated care during emergencies, and supported interdisciplinary teams.
- Recognized for clinical judgment, adaptability, and calm leadership during high-stress situations.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated Track
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL01.2025
Master of Emergency Nursing - Deferred
University of Sydney
Camperdown, NSW, Australia01.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Iloilo Doctors’ College
Iloilo City, Philippines01.2009
Skills
- Evidence-Based Practice & Quality Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Systems Thinking
- Clinical Education, Clinical Facilitation & Simulation Facilitation
- Data Analysis & Outcome Evaluation
- Patient Safety & Communication Strategies
- Leadership, Mentorship & Professional Development
Trauma nursing
Medication administration
Ethical practice
Patient assessments
EKG interpretation
Pediatric advanced life support
Regulatory compliance
Emergency triage
Advanced cardiac life support
Charting and clinical documentation
Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
Continuous improvement
Medication and IV administration
Teamwork
Basic life support
Patient education
Health promotion
Patient counseling
Teamwork and collaboration
Vitals monitoring
Microsoft office
Problem-solving
Time management
Patient care assessment
Wound dressing
Wound care
Quality improvement
Emergency care
Monitoring vital signs
Multitasking
Health education
Excellent communication
Compassionate and caring
Pain management
Critical care nursing
Physical assessment
Clinical documentation
Critical thinking
Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Interpersonal communication
Task prioritization
Safety protocols
Analytical skills
Collecting vitals
Analytical thinking
Diabetes management
Patient and family advocacy
Attention to detail
CPR certification
Problem-solving aptitude
Surgical assistance
Infection control
Patient examination
Organizational skills
Tracheostomy care
Active listening
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Certification
Virginia Registered Nurse – Active
Affiliations
- Emergency Nursing Professional Groups (Institution-Based)
- Nursing Education & Quality Committees (Institution-Based)
- Patient Safety Learning Team (Institution-Based)
Leadership, Education & Committees
- Inova ESST (Emergency Services System Team) – Participant
- ILH MSET Committee – Participant
- System Triage Education Facilitator (Simulation & Lecture)
- Nursing Professional Development System Meetings – Participant
- ED-to-IP Handoff Learning Team (SBAR) – ED Representative
- EZ-IO Intraosseous Access Training & Competency Support – Educator Role
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Inova Ashburn HealthPlex Free-Standing ED
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Inova Loudoun Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2024
Sessional Academic Tutor / Clinical Facilitator
Western Sydney University | Australian Catholic University | University of Wollongong
01.2019 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse – Emergency & Pediatric ICU
Liverpool Hospital | Children’s Hospital at Westmead | Royal North Shore Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse – Emergency & Pediatric ICU
Iloilo Mission Hospital – Pediatric ICU
01.2011 - 01.2022
Master of Emergency Nursing - Deferred
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Iloilo Doctors’ College
Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated Track
Chamberlain University