Mark Wyatt

Attended business workshops and training/ church missions

Assigned to ICU; floated to Medical-surgical Tele

• Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
• Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
• Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
• Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
• Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
• Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Church mission

Was assigned to the CCU but remained flexible to provide coverage and resource to four other units on a Per Diem basis. Worked Effectively with fellow team members in a fast paced, dynamic patient/family care environment.

• Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
• Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.
• Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
• Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
• Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.

Completed a thirteen week travel assignment at California Pacific Medical Center (Pacific Campus, San Francisco) on a 22 bed unit in MSICU with occasional float to CCU and TICU.

• Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.
• Delivered high-quality care by following clinical standards and implementing process improvements.
• Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results.
• Educated patients and families on clinical needs and care plans.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures by operating and monitoring medical equipment.

completed a thirteen week travel assignment at California Pacific Medical Center (Pacific Campus, San Francisco) on it's 22 bed MSICU with occasional float to CCU and TICU.

• Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.
• Delivered high-quality care by following clinical standards and implementing process improvements.
• Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results.
• Educated patients and families on clinical needs and care plans.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures by operating and monitoring medical equipment.

• Completed an extended travel assignment contract at Holmes Regional Medical Center Hospital. This facility is a level 2 trauma center managed by HealthFirst with it's largest units each having 26 beds.
• Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
• Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
• Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
• Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
• Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.

• Completed twenty six weeks of an extended travel contract at St Vincent (Riverside) Medical Center - A teaching hospital with it's largest unit having 18 beds
• Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.
• Delivered high-quality care by following clinical standards and implementing process improvements.
• Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results.
• Educated patients and families on clinical needs and care plans.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures by operating and monitoring medical equipment.

• Completed a thirteen week travel assignment at UT South Western Medical Center - a teaching hospital with it's largest units having 35 beds
• Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
• Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
• Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
• Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Completed a thirteen week travel assignment at Holmes Regional Medical Center and remained on a per diem basis covering the four facilities managed by HealthFirst Health System:
• Holmes Regional Medical Center
• Cape Canaveral Hospital
• Palm Bay Hospital
• Viera Hospital
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.

• Completed a sixteen week extended assignment at Wuesthoff Hospital in Rockledge, Fla on a 22 bed unit that cares for a diverse population of critically ill patients
• Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.

• Permanent full time staff nurse of a 26 bed unit that cared for a diverse population which included: Trauma, Medical, Surgical and Neurological patients.
• 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.
• Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
• Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
• Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
• Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
• Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
• Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.

Completed a thirteen week contract at Upstate Medical University Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Cared for patients with CVAs, traumas, VP shunts, craniotomies and ICP monitoring.

• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
• Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
• Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
• Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
• Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.

• Contracted to Mission Regional Hospital located in Mission, Texas in close proximity to the Mexican border, for a thirteen week assignment; administered nursing care to a diverse patient population.
• Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
• Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.

Contracted to Medical Center Hospital on eight week assignments that were renewed and extended for the entire year of 2008; Rotated through all units and occasionally Telemetry floors. This hospital serves several West Texas county communities; Level II trauma center with emergency air evacuation.

• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.

• Worked two thirteen week contract assignments at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Tampa, Florida.
• Cared for a diverse patient population on 18 bed units
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
• Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.

Served two sixteen week assignments at James A Haley VA Hospital floating between units of which the largest is 24 beds (SICU)

Worked per diem on and off with other facilities via Intelistaf, including University Community Hospital, Suncoast Hospital, US postal Service; in diverse nursing disciplines like ED, IR, Employees Health etc

• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
• Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.

• Staff Nurse and resource nurse on the SICU
• Started on the Cardio-thoracic med surgical telemetry floor after graduation and was transferred to SICU following successful completion of CCIP
• Floated to MICU and CCU whenever necessary.
• Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
• Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
• Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
• Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
• Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
• Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
• Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
• Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other members of the inter-disciplinary team.

• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Assessment and care plans for new inmates at INTAKE; emergency medical duties and transfer documentation to outside hospitals.

• Assessed and prepared inmates for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Emergency medical response to trauma and other sudden changes affecting inmates.