Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Student Clinical Experience
Relevant Work Experience
Community Affiliations
Clinical Education Sites Hours
Key Achievement
References
Timeline
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Mar-Keisha Copeland

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) with over 5 years of professional healthcare experience providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. Possesses a bachelor’s level qualification and currently focused on earning a master’s degree in this field. Seeking to leverage my experience and knowledge to effectively fill the position at your facility.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Nurse

Western Tidewater Regional Jail
01.2024 - Current
  • Perform admission screens for the inmate population
  • Coordinate care efforts with officials at facility to establish and enact care plans
  • Provide medical and mental health care to inmates with various health issues
  • Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team
  • Consult with on-site and off-site providers as appropriate
  • Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
  • Supervise licensed practical nurses and certified medication technicians
  • Assess and treat health complaints in an ambulatory setting ('referred to as sick-call')
  • Provide diabetic treatment, wound care, and medication administration in the medical clinic
  • Review electronic health records
  • Prepare inmate medical records for transfers and releases.

Postpartum Nurse

Norfolk General Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Care for mothers and newborns in the following days after birth to provide physical and emotional support during the postpartum recovery period
  • Monitor mother's physical health during postpartum period, including assessing vaginal bleeding, uterine contraction, vital signs and signs of infection
  • Observe newborns for signs of illness, changes in behavior and difficulty breathing, while assessing, bathing, dressing and weighing at regular intervals
  • Support mothers who experience anxiety, depression, stress and any other mental health issues due to pregnancy or parenting
  • Help parents establish effective feeding/breastfeeding methods and schedules
  • Educate new mothers, fathers and family members on infant development, nutrition, sleep patterns and other parenting-related topics
  • Perform routine tests and administer vaccinations for diphtheria, varicella, hepatitis, measles, tetanus, pertussis and influenza
  • Inform new parents about additional local community resource groups that aid in childhood development.

Vascular IMCU Nurse

Norfolk General Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provides bedside care to patients in a 36-bed unit with vascular disorders, endotracheal tubes and kidney and pancreas transplants
  • Monitors patients for signs of kidney transplant rejection and infection
  • Educates transplant recipients and families about healthy lifestyles, medication regimens and overall self-care after discharge
  • Monitors serum electrolytes and renal function tests to monitor graft function and fluid and electrolyte status
  • Monitors ventilator settings, ensures patent airways and prevents displacement for endotracheal tube patients
  • Monitors for complications such as laryngeal edema, tracheal stenosis and hemorrhage
  • Assesses patients' respiratory status at frequent intervals, noting lung sounds and presence of secretions
  • Provides oral care and suctions secretions at regular intervals to prevent aspiration.

Medical Surgical Nurse

Sentara Leigh Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2021
  • Provides bedside care to patients in a 24-bed medical surgical unit with chronic or critical illnesses including stroke, renal failure, gastroenteric and cardiac conditions
  • Assesses patients, administer medications and provides all necessary treatments
  • Assists patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene and mobility
  • Completes documentation in clinical records in an objective and thorough manner
  • Works closely with all healthcare providers to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective and quality healthcare.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Nursing -

Western Governors University
01.2024

Associate of Applied Science, Nursing -

Tidewater Community College - Beazley School of Nursing
12.2016

Associates of Applied Science, Medical Assisting -

ECPI - Medical Careers Institute
06.2010

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Compassion
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Organization
  • Prioritization

Accomplishments

    Daisy Award Nomination

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Virginia, 0001279333
  • American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Current

Student Clinical Experience

Sentara Virginia Beach General, Virginia Beach, VA, 11/2016 to 12/2016, Monitored 5 assigned patients, updating information on vital signs and progress of treatment., Performed basic duties such as feeding, bathing, assisting with ADL’s and measuring intake and output., Documented data related to patient’s care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses or treatment changes., Learned the function and operation of the following tools: IVs, cardiac monitors, catheters glucometers and suction equipment.

Relevant Work Experience

  • Steadfast Medical Staffing, Medical Assistant, Chesapeake, VA, 03/2013 - 10/2013

Traveled around Hampton Roads to perform assessments and lab draws for potential client screenings.


  • Hampton Roads Wellness Center, Medical Assistant, Virginia Beach, VA, 08/2010 - 07/2011

 Assisted MD, PA and RN team in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office., Demonstrated proficiency in taking patients’ medical histories, collecting vital signs, as well as performing venipunctures and injections., Answered calls on multi-phone telephone system, scheduled and confirmed appointments, processed new patients, payments, and prescription refills., Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of exam rooms and equipment.

Community Affiliations

  • Beach Health Clinic, Virginia Beach, VA
  • Chesapeake Health Department, Chesapeake, VA

Clinical Education Sites Hours

  • Virginia Beach General, 72hrs
  • Virginia Beach General/CHKD, 72hrs
  • Mary Immaculate Hospital, 72hrs
  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, 72hrs
  • Hampton VA Medical Center, 72hrs
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital, 72hrs
  • Norfolk General Hospital, 72hrs
  • Maryview Medical Center, 72hrs
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Nursing Home, 72hrs

Key Achievement

Daisy Award Nomination

References

  • Charlita Warren MSN, RN, Educator, Tidewater Community College, 120 Campus Drive, Building B, Portsmouth, VA, 23701, (757) 230-0154, Litawarren@gmail.com
  • Adraine Day BSN, RN, CMSRN, Peer, Sentara Leigh Hospital, 830 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA, 23502, (757) 560-0487, Adraineday@gmail.com
  • Katherine Dejesus, RN, Peer, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA, 23708, (603) 682-2718, Katlov28@hotmail.com
  • Iza Hester, CICU RN, Colleague, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, 600 Gresham Drive, Norfolk, VA, 23507, (757) 701-3117, Iljulao1@sentara.com

Timeline

Correctional Nurse

Western Tidewater Regional Jail
01.2024 - Current

Postpartum Nurse

Norfolk General Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2023

Vascular IMCU Nurse

Norfolk General Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2021

Medical Surgical Nurse

Sentara Leigh Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science, Nursing -

Western Governors University

Associate of Applied Science, Nursing -

Tidewater Community College - Beazley School of Nursing

Associates of Applied Science, Medical Assisting -

ECPI - Medical Careers Institute

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