Marjorie Murphy
York,PA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in safe patient handling, effective communication, and supporting patient needs across varied hospital units. Demonstrated success in training and mentoring new staff, supporting smooth unit operations, and maintaining exceptional standards of patient safety. Dedicated to fostering trust, comfort, and meaningful relationships with patients while ensuring consistent, reliable care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant - Float
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
York, PA
02.2022 - Current
- Measures, records, and reports patient vital signs accurately to support timely clinical decisions.
- Provides comprehensive nursing and personal care including bathing, dressing, feeding, bed‑making, external catheter care, bedpan assistance, and safe turning/repositioning.
- Performs purposeful hourly rounds to proactively identify patient needs, ensure comfort, and maintain safety.
- Performs EKGs, bladder scans, and blood glucose checks with precision and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Assists with lifting, transferring, and repositioning patients onto beds, chairs, and bedside commodes using proper safety techniques.
- Trains and precepts new employees, reinforcing best practices, workflow efficiency, and patient‑centered care standards.
- Provides continuous observation for high‑risk patients, including elopement risks, behavioral management needs, and suicidal patients, ensuring safety and de‑escalation support.
- Floats across multiple hospital units—Towers 2–4, Med‑Surg, Oncology, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Emergency Department, and ICUs—adapting quickly to diverse patient populations and care requirements.
Special Education Paraeducator
Dallastown Area Middle School
Dallastown, Pennsylvania
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Assisted teachers in developing individualized education plans for students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student understanding of subjects.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to educators regularly.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to facilitate an effective learning environment.
Retail Sales Associate
Bonton
York, Pennsylvania
11.2011 - 08.2015
- Processed sales transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Balanced cash drawer at the end of each shift.
- Assisted with store stocking, floor sets and opening/closing procedures.
- Courteously greeted customers and efficiently process transactions within busy, fast paced retail environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Cebu
Cebu, Philippines03-2007
Associate in Computer Science
Systems Technology Institute
Cebu, Philippines03-2000
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring — Accurately measure and document patient vitals to support timely clinical decision‑making
- Safe patient handling — Utilize proper lifting, transfer, and mobility techniques to ensure patient and staff safety
- Patient care assistance — Provide compassionate daily care including hygiene, comfort measures, and support with activities of daily living
- Team collaboration — Work effectively with nurses and other clinical staff to maintain smooth unit operations
- Training new staff — Mentor and guide new Nursing Assistants, reinforcing best practices and patient‑centered care standards
- Effective communication — Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and clinical staff to ensure understanding and comfort
- Attention to detail — Maintain accuracy in documentation, patient observations, and safety protocols
- Basic life support — Certified in BLS with readiness to respond quickly and appropriately to emergent patient needs
- Patient relationship building — Build trust and rapport to support emotional well‑being and a positive care experience
- Mobility assistance — Assist patients with ambulation, repositioning, and transfers to promote comfort, safety, and recovery
References
Weddilyn Erickson
Staff Nurse - Post Surgery
Wellspan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital
Phone No: 717-424-1580
Lyka Babon
Staff Nurse - 6 Main
Wellspan York Hospital
Phone No: 623-286-7973
Maricel Border
Day Program Manager Penn-Mar Human Services
Phone No: 717-668-2683
Timeline
Nursing Assistant - Float
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraeducator
Dallastown Area Middle School
08.2014 - 09.2015
Retail Sales Associate
Bonton
11.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Cebu
Associate in Computer Science
Systems Technology Institute