Shawn Marcum
Summary
Experienced Staff Nurse with 15 years coordinating and providing patient care in fast-paced hospital settings. Demonstrated competence and compassion in assessing patients, administering treatments, and assigning tasks to team members. Strong advocate for patient needs, committed to delivering top-quality care consistently.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
STAFF NURSE LTACH
ARH Advanced Care
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Staff Nurse, IMCU
Amergis Healthcare
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Supported timely diagnostic and ongoing testing by collecting samples.
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE/LPN
Mingo County Health Department
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects
- Attended functions within community and spoke with public and local officials to promote methods that reduce illness, food contamination and obesity
- Promoted healthy habits and practices in outreach materials and presentations
- Planned and coordinated patient and family teaching and health education
- Initiated programs to address health needs of families with emphasis on women and children
- Tested clients for common conditions and referred to other community resources based on specific needs
- Offered information and answered questions from public while advising on protective safeguards
- Collaborated with local health departments and other community partners.
LPN/COVID-19 SCREENER
Williamson Health And Wellness Center
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
LPN/OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN
Tug Valley ARH Regional Hospital
04.2008 - 03.2019
- Restocked supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures
- Assessed care needs during procedures, providing assistance to staff
- Executed pre-surgical preparation, transporting specimens and supplies to operating room
- Performed sterilization processes after procedures to complete room turnaround
- Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment to maintain safe and secure settings
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures
- Maintained sterile field and supplied retractors and tools to physicians
- Prepared OR charts with proper labels and records
- Prioritized requests, responding to stat orders immediately
- Implemented non-invasive monitoring, ambulating and repositioning of patients
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, WV05.2023
LPN License - Nursing
Mingo Extended Learning Center
Delbarton, WV04.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Burch High School
Delbarton, WV05.2005
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Emergency Interventions
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Critical Thinking
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Reliable and Responsible
- Medication and IV Administration
- Procedure Assistance
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Infection Control Procedures
- Delegation and Motivation
- Surgical Assistance
- BARD Midline placement certified
Timeline
Staff Nurse, IMCU
Amergis Healthcare
08.2024 - 10.2024
STAFF NURSE LTACH
ARH Advanced Care
06.2023 - Current
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE/LPN
Mingo County Health Department
10.2022 - 06.2023
LPN/COVID-19 SCREENER
Williamson Health And Wellness Center
04.2019 - 09.2022
LPN/OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN
Tug Valley ARH Regional Hospital
04.2008 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Alderson Broaddus University
LPN License - Nursing
Mingo Extended Learning Center
High School Diploma - undefined
Burch High School
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