Marsha McAllister Sykes
Olive Branch,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Sedgwick Claims Management
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN Charge Nurse - Travel
Methodist University Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Medical/ Surgical/Telemetry
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
RN Traveler
Oschner Medical Center, Medical/Surgical
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Medical/Surgical
Baptist Health Medical Center, RN
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN Case Manager
Jurupa Valley Community Health
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
RN- COVID19
Valley Baptist Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Med/Surg / Tele
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
COVID-19 Unit RN
Seton Medical Center
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
RN Case Manager
Regional One Medical Center
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Trauma Stepdown Registered Nurse-Travel Nurse
Regional One Health Medical Center
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Travel Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Athens Regional Medical Center - Armc
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Education
Associates of Nursing -
Bevill State Community College
Fayette, AL05.2013
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Hamilton, AL12.2007
Skills
- Medical Assessments
- Call Triaging
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Direct Patient Care
- Removing Sutures
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Chronic Disease Management
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Performing EKGs
- Patient Assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Managing Deadlines
- Intravenous Therapy
- Evaluation
- Patient Monitoring
- Seizure Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Medical Screening
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- EMR Systems
- Patient Education
- Feeding Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Family Education
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Patient Care Planning
- Disease Processes
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Skill-Building Activities
- Setting Up Referrals
- Patient Counseling
- PICC Lines
- Wound Care
- Staff Training
- Medicare Regulation
- Patient Discharging
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Care
- Medical Records Management
- Intakes and Discharges
- Urology
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
RN
Sedgwick Claims Management
01.2024 - Current
RN Charge Nurse - Travel
Methodist University Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2023
RN Traveler
Oschner Medical Center, Medical/Surgical
01.2022 - 05.2022
Medical/Surgical
Baptist Health Medical Center, RN
09.2021 - 12.2021
RN Case Manager
Jurupa Valley Community Health
01.2021 - 08.2021
RN- COVID19
Valley Baptist Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2020
COVID-19 Unit RN
Seton Medical Center
04.2020 - 05.2020
RN Case Manager
Regional One Medical Center
08.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
12.2018 - 08.2019
Trauma Stepdown Registered Nurse-Travel Nurse
Regional One Health Medical Center
03.2018 - 11.2018
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
11.2016 - 03.2018
Travel Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Athens Regional Medical Center - Armc
06.2016 - 11.2016
Associates of Nursing -
Bevill State Community College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Bevill State Community College