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Mark Hastings

Marion,NC

Summary

Driven Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience caring for patients within Emergency Department, Hospice, and Psychiatric settings. Ability to effectively deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Ready to take on new professional challenge with focus on helping patients. Skilled at collaborating with physicians, other nurses and assistants to provide comprehensive, high-quality care. Familiar with maintaining supply levels and following strict safety standards. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Travel Nurse (Cell Staff Agency)

Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Treatment
Black Mountain , NC
2022.03 - Current
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

Registered Nurse Care Manager

United Health Care
Minneapolis , MN
2021.09 - 2022.05
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans and provided plan of care to patients and families.
  • Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
  • Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.

Registered Nurse

Julian F. Keith ADACT
Black Mountain , NC
2019.08 - 2021.06
  • Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
  • Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
  • Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Administered medications, and documented patient conditions.

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Care Partners Hospice McDowell
Marion , NC
2013.08 - 2019.10

Provided in-home nursing care to hospice patients

  • Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
  • Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
  • Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
  • Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
  • Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
  • Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

McDowell Hospital
Marion , NC
2012.05 - 2013.07
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients suffering from acute and chronic conditions.
  • Treated patients following physician’s orders and treatment plan, administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses for emergent concerns.
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot victims.
  • Assessed patient symptoms and vitals to determine necessary treatments.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Rutherford Hospital
Rutherfordton , NC
2010.05 - 2012.07
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients suffering from acute and chronic conditions.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses for emergent concerns.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

Deputy Sheriff

Burke County Sheriff's Office
Morganton , NC
2002.10 - 2008.07
  • Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
  • Gathered evidence from crime scenes to assist with investigations.
  • Prepared detailed written reports documenting incident information and investigative activities.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
  • Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
  • Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
  • Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
  • Interviewed witnesses and victims of crimes to obtain additional information regarding incidents under investigation.
  • Developed relationships with members of the community through participation in various events or activities.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as completing paperwork, filing documents.
  • Participated in continuing education courses related to law enforcement practices.

Education

Associate Degree Registered Nurse - Nursing

Foothills Nursing Consortium
Spindale, NC
05.2010

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Nursing Plan Development and Modification
  • Home visit experience
  • ER experience
  • Family and patient support
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Critical care
  • Self motivated
  • Emergency Response
  • Culturally-Sensitive Care
  • Wound Care
  • Case Management
  • Basic Life Support
  • Discharge Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Care Planning
  • Chart Updating
  • Medical Assessment
  • Patient Evaluation

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 7/2025
  • Registered Nurse in the State of NC, License number 240009.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

RN Travel Nurse (Cell Staff Agency)

Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Treatment
2022.03 - Current

Registered Nurse Care Manager

United Health Care
2021.09 - 2022.05

Registered Nurse

Julian F. Keith ADACT
2019.08 - 2021.06

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Care Partners Hospice McDowell
2013.08 - 2019.10

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

McDowell Hospital
2012.05 - 2013.07

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Rutherford Hospital
2010.05 - 2012.07

Deputy Sheriff

Burke County Sheriff's Office
2002.10 - 2008.07

Associate Degree Registered Nurse - Nursing

Foothills Nursing Consortium
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 7/2025
  • Registered Nurse in the State of NC, License number 240009.
Mark Hastings