Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Marsha Paulk

Epic Health Services
Gadsden,AL
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience

Compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience in direct patient care and clinical judgment. Known for fostering teamwork and advocating for patient needs, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare delivery.

Work History

Registered Nurse

13 Years 4 Months
Epic Health Services | 02.2013 - 06.2026
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient health.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care strategies based on ongoing assessments and feedback.
  • Trained and mentored junior nurses on best practices and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Initiated and monitored patient response to hemodialysis and made adjustments according to patient hemodynamics.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Registered Nurse

2 Years 6 Months
Davita Dialysis | 07.2010 - 01.2013
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient health.
  • Led initiatives to improve patient safety protocols, resulting in enhanced care quality standards.
  • Conducted regular training sessions on infection control measures, contributing to a safer healthcare environment.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse

2 Years 11 Months
UAB Hospital | 07.2007 - 06.2010

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden, AL | 05-2007

Skills

Licensed RN
Medication management
Medication and IV administration
Patient assessments
Patient monitoring
Patient care
Infection control
Care planning
Compassionate care
Patient education
Family advocacy
Telemetry monitoring
Cardiac monitoring
Vital signs
Charting skills
Vital signs monitoring
Airway management
Electrocardiogram interpretation
ACLS certification
Acute care
Long-term care
Chart management
Problem-solving skills
EMR management
Independent practice
Personal care
HIPAA compliance
Acute care management
Geriatric care
Long-term nursing

Certification

Holds a current BLS and ACLS certification.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Epic Health Services
02.2013 - 06.2026Read More

Registered Nurse

Davita Dialysis
07.2010 - 01.2013Read More

Registered Nurse

UAB Hospital
07.2007 - 06.2010Read More

Gadsden State Community College

Associate of Science from Nursing
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Marsha Paulk