Marcus Spearman
Stratford,CT
Summary
Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Nuvance Health
Norwalk, CT
11.2023 - Current
- Exhibited strong communication skills when engaging with patients and families.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Nuvance Health
Norwalk, CT
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Instructed patients on disease, treatment and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.
- Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
Patient Care Technician
Nuvance Health
Norwalk, CT
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Clinical Student Nurse
Yale New Haven Health System
Bridgeport, CT
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes.
- Observed quality and comfort services delivered by nursing staff and expanded patient care abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT05.2022
Associate of Science - General Studies
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT05.2019
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton
Shelton, CT11.2013
Skills
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Clinical training
- Patient positioning understanding
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Emergency protocols
- Vitals assessments
- CPR certified
- Team player
- Great communication skill
- ACLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Nuvance Health
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCU
Nuvance Health
06.2022 - 11.2023
Clinical Student Nurse
Yale New Haven Health System
01.2022 - 02.2022
Patient Care Technician
Nuvance Health
12.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Bridgeport
Associate of Science - General Studies
Housatonic Community College
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton