Dynamic healthcare professional with a strong background in education and nursing, previously at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Expert in classroom management and inquiry-based learning, fostering student engagement and success. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient care and educational outcomes through innovative teaching methods and technology integration.
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Reshemah Spurlin
Leesburg,GA
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Dougherty County School SystemAlbany, GA
Healthcare Science Teacher
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Phoebe Putney Memorial HospitalAlbany, GA
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
10.2008 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians, nurses, case managers, coders, and other relevant stakeholders regarding the appropriate representation of patient severity levels within EHRs.
- Expedited accurate clinical documentation completion by promptly responding to queries from healthcare providers and support staff, offering timely guidance and support.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
- Contributed to revenue optimization by identifying opportunities for appropriate clinical documentation improvement.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating a faster learning curve and increased overall team efficiency.
Education
Georgia Southwestern State UniversityAmericus, GA
Master of Science from Nursing: Nurse Educator
05-2025
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Care Management Minor
Albany State UniversityAlbany, GA
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08-2014
University Overview
Skills
- Faculty collaboration and support
- Inquiry-based learning
- Technology integration
- Classroom management
- Multi-cultural awareness
- Lesson planning
- Student support
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Project-based learning
- Learning style accommodations
Certification
CPR/BLS Expiration 08/2026
Instructor CPR/BLS Expiration 08/2026
Timeline
Healthcare Science Teacher
Dougherty County School System
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
10.2008 - 12.2022
Georgia Southwestern State University
Master of Science from Nursing: Nurse Educator
Albany State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing