Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Marvin Newman

Marvin Newman

Anchorage,AK

Summary

Dynamic Leader and Staff Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in critical care and problem solving. Committed to mentoring colleagues and fostering teamwork, driving continuous improvement in high-pressure environments. Passionate about patient education and evidence-based practice implementation.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1

Certifications

Work History

Staff/Charge Nurse ICU, Relief House Supevisor

Dept of Veterans Affairs
Anchorage, Alaska
06.1998 - 02.2024
  • As house Supervisor I Liaised with management and other departments to troubleshoot problems and maintain smooth operations in a 100 bed hospital.
  • Supported the professional development of team members by regularly sharing best practices, encouraging ongoing learning, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
  • As ICU Charge and Staff: Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Staff Nurse-Critical Care Float Pool

Providence Alaska Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
05.1996 - 06.1998

Floated to ICU, CCU, Recovery Room, PICU and ED on night shift as house needs dictated. If critical areas had no need, I was floated to MedSurg, Ortho, Neuro and pediatrics.

Night Supervisor 4N Surg/5N Med

Providence Alaska Medical Center
, AK
01.1994 - 05.1996

Managed the approximately 30 RN's on night shift between two units. Included Hiring, disciplinary actions and performance reviews.

Staff Nurse-Progressive Care

Providence, Alaska, Medical Center
05.1992 - 01.1994

Complete care of med/surg step down patients on telemetry.

University Of Alaska

Providence Alaska Medical Center
05.1987 - 05.1992

Education

Bachelor Science - Nursing

University of Of Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
05.1992

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Clinical judgment
  • Hemodynamics
  • Intravenous therapy including US guided IV Insertion
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Collaboration

Certification

BLS, ACLS, CCRN,

Skilled at US guided IV Insertion but not certified.

Additional Information

1983-1986 United States Army medevac medic.

1986-1989 Nursing School and combat medic United States Army, reserve.

1989-1992 Nursing Student, Providence, Alaska, Medical Center-Medical Supply technician and sterile processing technician.

Timeline

Staff/Charge Nurse ICU, Relief House Supevisor

Dept of Veterans Affairs
06.1998 - 02.2024

Staff Nurse-Critical Care Float Pool

Providence Alaska Medical Center
05.1996 - 06.1998

Night Supervisor 4N Surg/5N Med

Providence Alaska Medical Center
01.1994 - 05.1996

Staff Nurse-Progressive Care

Providence, Alaska, Medical Center
05.1992 - 01.1994

University Of Alaska

Providence Alaska Medical Center
05.1987 - 05.1992

Bachelor Science - Nursing

University of Of Alaska
Marvin Newman