Gary Mark Shives
Princeton,IL
Summary
Hardworking Groundskeeper with extensive knowledge of proper grounds maintenance and equipment use. Proven history of working tirelessly to meet land needs and maintaining plant health in challenging environmental conditions. Approachable and reliable with unparalleled work ethic.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Golf Course Groundskeeper
Chapel Hill Golf Course
Princeton, IL
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Loaded and unloaded landscaping equipment and materials safely.
- Complied with safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
- Erected and disassembled temporary structures to provide safety while working on uneven terrains.
- Maintained grounds of residential and commercial properties by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
Registered Nurse
ESP Personnel
72030 Metroplex Dr., Thousand Palms, CA 92276
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Preferred Home Health Care
945 SE 2nd Street Galva, Il
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
St. Margaret's Health
Spring Valley, IL
01.1997 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mennonite College of Nursing
Normal, IL05.1989
Associate of Science - Healthcare
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL05.1987
High School Diploma -
Princeton High School
Princeton, IL06.1985
Skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Operating Mowers and Tractors
- Safety Compliance
- Debris Collection
- Maintenance and Repair
- Hand and Power Tools
- Appearance Improvement
- Foliage Removal
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Tree Trimming and Cutting Branches
- Riding Mowers
- Lawn Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Adaptability and Dependability
Timeline
Golf Course Groundskeeper
Chapel Hill Golf Course
03.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
ESP Personnel
05.2017 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Preferred Home Health Care
01.2016 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
St. Margaret's Health
01.1997 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mennonite College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Healthcare
Illinois Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Princeton High School