Marcus Davis
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Highly motivated Registered Nurse proficient in all areas of patient care, including assessments, medication administration and health education. Caring and compassionate new graduate nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Capable of responding to emergencies with grace and efficiency. Demonstrated success in effectively delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load during nursing school. Ambitious Board-Certified Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical and behavioral health care. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Some charge nurse experience. Some ICU experiences. Integral member of MVMC’s COVID-19 care team. Care for patient’s days 2 up to recovery post open heart surgery. Critical care float pool experience at VUMC in Nashville TN
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse Telemetry, Medical Surgical, PCU and Stepdown Floors
Medical Solutions
Omaha
12.2021 - Current
- Travel to distant facilities and able to immediately assume patient care with minimum onboarding, able to follow facility protocols and assume care of patients in different hospital settings, precept other travel nurses, perform quality of care to different populations of patients.
- Utilized advanced telemetry equipment to assess cardiac rhythms, ensuring timely interventions for patients in crisis.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on telemetry systems and best practices in patient monitoring.
- Conducted thorough assessments, documenting changes in patient conditions to facilitate effective communication within the care team.
- Advocated for patients' needs by providing education on cardiac health management during discharge planning sessions.
Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mountain Vista Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Hands on experience providing a high level of care to COVID patients.
- Some charge nurse experience.
- Low acuity ICU experience.
- Experience caring for patients’ post OP Day 2 and up to recovery for post open heart surgery patients.
- Neuro telemetry experience
- Titrate cardiac drips.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and safety standards.
- Conducted thorough assessments, identifying changes in patient conditions for prompt action.
- Managed complex patient caseloads with varying acuity levels, effectively prioritizing care needs and allocating resources as necessary.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through attentive listening, empathetic support, and timely addressing of concerns.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Float daily to different areas of need and providing direct patient care.
- PCU experience.
- Cardiac telemetry/stepdown unit experience.
- Urology unit experience.
- Trauma stepdown unit experience.
- ED experience.
- Ortho trauma unit experience.
- Transitional care unit experience.
- Delivered exceptional, culturally-appropriate care to patients and families on 22 units.
- Delivered high-quality patient care across multiple critical care units, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mountain Vista Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for telemetry unit.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Hands on experience providing a high level of care to COVID patients.
- Some charge nurse experience.
- Low acuity ICU experience.
- Experience caring for patients’ day 2 and up to recovery for post open heart surgery patients.
- Neuro telemetry experience.
Lead Senior Master Ford Technician
Berge Ford
Mesa, AZ
06.2006 - 09.2019
- Managed, fixed and maintained up-to-date knowledge on Ford systems.
- Realigned production plans to boost productivity without dramatically increasing costs.
- Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
- Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut workflow downtime and maximize revenues.
- Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Followed up on manufacturing and field reports and resolved outstanding problems.
- Planned, scheduled and delegated tasks daily work to team of over 7 employees.
- Provide technical training to co-workers and new staff.
- Developed and actualized policies and procedures to promote occupational health and safety best practices.
- Devised and implemented safety programs, encouraging team members to take time to analyze situations and determine best course of action.
- Validated adherence to best practices, quality standards and customer specifications.
Cafe Manager
Cafe Vida
Pacific Palisades, CA
01.2001 - 05.2006
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff to enhance customer service skills.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation and supplier relations.
- Enhanced menu offerings by researching current trends and incorporating customer feedback.
- Implemented cost-control measures, optimizing budget allocations across various departments.
- Led team meetings to drive performance improvements and foster a collaborative environment.
- Established strong vendor partnerships, negotiating favorable terms for supplies and equipment.
- Oversaw daily cafe operations to maintain smooth workflow in both front-of-house and back-of-house areas.
- Established a welcoming atmosphere, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the cafe.
- Improved customer satisfaction by implementing efficient service procedures and staff training programs.
- Grew cafe sales by effectively marketing business and improving customer relations strategies.
- Handled business administration functions such as payroll, cash register counting, and supply ordering.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Managed financial responsibilities effectively, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash handling procedures.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective scheduling, task delegation, and performance evaluations.
- Kept cafe in full compliance with health code standards and achieved consistent scores above 100%.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to secure favorable terms and services.
- Oversaw daily cafe operations, ensuring seamless service and high customer satisfaction.
- Maximized profitability through cost control measures, including mindful purchasing decisions and labor management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ01.2018
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Monitoring vital signs
- Catheter and wound care
- IV drug therapy management
- Meditech
- Cerner
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Electronic charting
- Patient monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- EPIC
- Chest tube management
- Basic life support
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Central line care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Urinary catheterization
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Tracheostomy care
- Discharge planning
- Cardiac care
- Blood transfusion
- PICC line management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Medical terminology
- Health promotion
- Cardiac monitoring
- Care planning
- Workflow optimization
- Wound dressing
- Pain control
- Therapeutic communication
- Documenting vitals
- Nursing process
- Nursing standards
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
Accomplishments
- Senior Master Ford technician
- Part of team earning Ford One Elite presidents award 3 years in a row
Certification
- CPR certified, American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, present
- Registered Nurse, Arizona
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel Nurse Telemetry, Medical Surgical, PCU and Stepdown Floors
Medical Solutions
12.2021 - Current
Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mountain Vista Medical Center
07.2021 - 09.2022
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
02.2021 - 06.2021
Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mountain Vista Medical Center
12.2019 - 02.2021
Lead Senior Master Ford Technician
Berge Ford
06.2006 - 09.2019
Cafe Manager
Cafe Vida
01.2001 - 05.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College