Zachary Murphy
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Huntington,WV
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
I am a hard worker with many attributes that are a plus for any work environment. I have 9 years experience in a very fast paced, challenging Trauma Center ER. I love being part of a team and being able to help the person beside me to not only get the job done but gain confidence in doing so. Before starting a career in the medical field I spent 7 years as a coal miner and 4 years as a deckhand on a barge line. With any job there is hard work that needs done, and my background has helped to make me a hard worker and a leader that will get the job done. With my experience working in multiple different hospitals and different departments I feel like I would excel in a Clinical Coordinator role and I look forward to the opportunity to advance my career further.
Work History
Registered Nurse
8 Years 1 Month- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
4 Months- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency department settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
- Streamlined patient flow processes, reducing wait times and improving overall satisfaction.
- Implemented safety protocols that enhanced compliance with regulatory standards in emergency care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Travel Registered Nurse
1 Year- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
Travel Registered Nurse-MUSC Fairfield ER
6 Months- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR
Travel Registered Nurse-MUSC Northeast ER
3 Months- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
Registered Nurse/Flex Position
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
Registered Nurse (RN)
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
- Worked directly with EMS ground and Air units to achieve optimal patient outcome.
Emergency Room Medical Technician
10 Months- Followed infection control procedures.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
5 Years 1 Month- Accurately graded and tracked slopes.
- Maintained the truck access road and dumping pad area.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines.
- Created safe slopes and proper barricading during excavations.
- Kept efficient time and material records.
- Responded to both hand and verbal instructions.
- Climbed and maintained balance on steel framework, stairs and ladders.
- Operated a loader to feed the plant and load trucks.
- Operated heavy equipment, including motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, backhoes, roller scrapers and tractors.
Deck Hand
5 Years 4 Months- Constructed safety provisions, including scaffolding, gang ladders, perimeter railings, fall protection and temporary covers.
- Operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Planned and executed work with the proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
Professional bedside manner
Certification
- TNCC Certified
- PALS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
- BLS Certified
EMR Experience
- Wellsoft
- Cerner
- Meditech
- Epic
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
08.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Travel Registered Nurse
Beckley ARH Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Travel Registered Nurse-MUSC Fairfield ER
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Travel Registered Nurse-MUSC Northeast ER
Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Registered Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital
07.2018 - CurrentRead More
Emergency Room Medical Technician
Pikeville Medical Center
07.2016 - 05.2017Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Alpha Natural Resources
07.2008 - 08.2013Read More
Deck Hand
Marathon Oil Co
02.2003 - 06.2008Read More
Matewan
High School Diploma
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Southern West VA Community & Technical College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Registered Nurse/Flex Position
Logan Regional Medical Center-Emergency Room
01 2018 - 07.2018Read More
Registered Nurse (RN)
Pikeville Medical Center
4 2017 - 07.2018Read More