Marcus Tippins
Summerville,S.C
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agape Care Group Hospice RN case Manager
03.2023 - Current
- Case managed community patients with a census between 15 and 20 patients at a time
- Providing education to patients and families, safety precautions, initiating a plan of care weekly for each patient, and medication management for patients in hospice care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
East Cooper Medical Center ICU RN
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Delivered nursing care on a 12 bed medical intensive care unit
- Care included intubated patients, IV drip titrations, temperature management, sepsis management and common medical disease processes.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
Medical Solutions Travel Nursing ICU RN
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Completed three contract travel ICU nurse positions in Georgia, and North Carolina.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
MUSC Pediatric Oncology/ Hematology RN/RSL
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Responsible for care of oncology/hematology patients including the care of bone marrow transplant patients at a 1:1 acuity level, sickle cell pediatric population and chemotherapy administration.
- Certified with chemotherapy administration at the national standards for pediatric population and trained healthcare professionals to uphold patient safety protocols.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments, adjusting nursing care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
Shoreline Medical Transport
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Delivered quality care and secure transport to both adult and pediatric populations
- Proficient in ensuring the safe and efficient transfer of critically ill patients to advanced medical facilities.
- Monitored patient condition during transit and provided appropriate medical attention as needed.
- Operated ambulances safely under emergency conditions while following all traffic laws.
- Assisted with patient assessments, such as measuring vital signs and assessing conditions.
- Documented patient information, condition and treatment while protecting confidentiality and patient rights.
U.S. Army Combat Medic
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Developed and conducted medical training scenarios to enhance unit readiness and response capabilities.
- Performed preventative health assessments, including immunizations and physicals, on service members in accordance with Army regulations.
- Responsible for the safety and health of up to one hundred soldiers performing emergency care, prophylactic health management and medical evacuation from point of injury or illness
- Deployment to Southern Afghanistan from 2013-2014 with experience in convoy strategic planning and leadership, mass casualty triage and medical extraction communication.
- Served as a liaison between medical staff at forward operating bases and higher headquarters coordinating resources needed for successful completion of missions.
- Managed medical logistics by ordering supplies from vendors based on estimated need for upcoming missions or exercises.
- Developed plans for medical support of training exercises involving large numbers of personnel.
Education
Masters in Nursing Leadership and Management -
Western Governors University
12-2022
RN-BSN -
University of Texas Arlington
12-2018
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Trident Technical College
05-2017
Skills
- Central Line Management
- Neurological Assessment
- Seizure Precautions
- Vascular access devices
- Enteral Nutrition
- Code Blue Response
- Ventilator management
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- IV setup
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Infection Control
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIHH Stroke
References
- Nick Swatt RN, Charge Nurse, East Cooper Medical Center, 843-209-2493
- Shannon Stickle, ICU Charge Nurse, East Cooper Medical Center, 843-494-8335
- Staff Sergeant Brandon Hart, Senior Company Medic, US Army National Guard, 843-321-1099
Timeline
Agape Care Group Hospice RN case Manager
03.2023 - Current
Medical Solutions Travel Nursing ICU RN
06.2022 - 03.2023
East Cooper Medical Center ICU RN
10.2020 - 04.2023
MUSC Pediatric Oncology/ Hematology RN/RSL
06.2017 - 10.2020
Shoreline Medical Transport
01.2014 - 01.2016
U.S. Army Combat Medic
01.2009 - 01.2015
Masters in Nursing Leadership and Management -
Western Governors University
RN-BSN -
University of Texas Arlington
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Trident Technical College
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