Registered Nurse Medical
Resume:
Mark Edgar Caten
Mobile, Al 36695
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License: Registered Nurse
Alabama Board of Nursing
Personal Summary
A pleasant, professional Registered Nurse who has a long track record of ensuring things run smoothly and proficiently in a busy level one trauma center. Mark can be relied upon to represent any institution in a professional manner and will always role model the appropriate behaviors, values, and competencies needed to lead professionally and effectively. He has the experience of working with the general public, doctors, administrators, nurses, and ancillary staffs Career History
Nurse Manager of the Transfer Center/Disaster Coordinator for University of South Alabama Health System 2019 - 2021
Directly Responsible for the capacity management of both the University Hospital, and the USA Childrens and Womens Hospital. The responsibility included the management of the Transfer Center, Patient Transport at both facilities, the Transitional Care Unit, and the Direct Admit Nurses. I was responsible for the day to day operations, payroll, scheduling, personnel, budgeting, and planning for the above listed Departments. My responsibilities included managing the Surge Plan, which was a hospital policy outlining the diversionary status based on the metrics of the bed availability and the Emergency Department’s NEDOC score. The Transfer Center utilized the Tele Tracking Software Application, it integrated and automates the facites related to capacity management. I was responsible for the disaster management and planning for the USA Health System. In the roll of Disaster Coordinator, I was directly involved in the planning aspects for the Covid 19 Pandemic patient management, the Covid 19 Vaccination planning, the daily reporting of the hospitals status to the state and federal agencies, coordinating with the local hospitals and health department, and managing/planning for other regional or global disaster. I participated in many hospital or system based committees. Directly reported to both Hospital Administrators, and the Chief Nursing Officer for USA Health. Nurse Administrator 2015 – 2019
Responsible for handling the administrative functions of the hospital during the absence of the senior administrative staff. Works with the hospital administration assuring the continuance of care, safety of the patients, guest, and staff.
Rapidly responded and resolved any administrative issues. Managing related legislative, regulatory and compliance issues. Managing, and assuring proper staffing ratios.
Providing oversight of the hospital facilities.
Resolving issues involving either the hospital staff, visitors, or patients in a timely manner. Provides oversight and management of the flow of patients throughout the hospital.
Administers and facilitates the referral process from local and outlying hospitals and physicians in the region.
Communicates directly with senior administrative staff on call about any issue requiring immediate guidance or intervention to be brought to resolution. Participating in potential employee interviews.
University Hospital South Alabama University 2015 – present Occupational Health Nurse 2013 – 2015
Provided on site medical screening and treatment for the staff on shift. On site for the emergent treatment and care of any employee injury, burn, or chemical exposure. Required to have an understanding of the signs, symptoms, and treatment for the chemical exposures. Provided treatment per protocol of every day minor illness. Helped provide continued surveillance of the employee’s competencies through collection of lab work and proper mask fittings.
Evonics, Mobile, Al, 2013 – 2015
PACU Unit Supervisor 2002 -2003
Worked directly under the supervision of the Operating Room Nurse Manager, and assisted with the day to day functioning of the unit, with specific responsibility for the scheduling, patient flow, staffing of the unit, and other duties as needed. University of South Alabama Medical Center, 2002 – 2003 Registered Nurse 1996 – 2002, 2003 - 2015
Worked as an active member of the multidisciplinary care team which was closely involved with the care of the emergent patients in the emergency department. Properly assessed all patients and quickly and accurately identified any life threatening acute process. Managed the on shift staff as a rotating charge nurse as assigned.
Acted as a charge nurse in a busy emergency department of a level one trauma center in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
Maintained absolute confidentiality in respect of the patient’s medical record and history. Co-coordinated the completion of the patients care, admissions, and discharges. Triaged and identified life threatening illness, initiated the appropriate nursing interventions, and followed physician’s orders as directed.
Proctored and educated assigned and floating medical, nursing, and other ancillary students. Proctored new employees, provided guidance, and resources. Participated as a team member in the care of level one trauma patients, and near or coding patients, provided BCLS, ACLS, and PALS per the physician’s orders. University Hospital University of South Alabama – Staff Nurse, rotating Charge Nurse 1996 – 2002, 2003 - 2015
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center – Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, PRN House Supervisor, Float Pool 2008 – 2018
Flight Nurse 1996 – 2008, 2013 – 2015
Performing in conjunction with a paramedic, and pilot as a team for the care and transport of the critically ill patient from the scene, and outlying hospitals to a higher or specialized care facility. Educated and performed advanced lifesaving procedures under the guidance and orders of a physician ie: emergent cricothyrotomy, advanced airway control, chest needle decompression, I/O needle insertion, rapid sequence intubation, and administration and titration of hemodynamic medications. Maintained, and provided BLS, ACLS, and PALS protocol. University of South Alabama Medical Center, Southflight, 1996 – 2004 Gulf Coast Medevac CJ Systems and Air Methods, Gulf Coast Medevac and Baptist Lifeflight, 2004 – 2008, 2013 – 2015
Registered Nurse 1994 – 1996
Worked as a team member on a medical surgical orthopedic floor. Provided care to the postoperative orthopedic and general surgical patients. Properly assessed and cared for the pre and postoperative patient. Acted as the lead member of a team consisting of a registered nurse, LPN, and PCA. Accurately assessed and cared for the patients assigned to my care. Provided therapeutic relief of the postoperative patient through the use of medications, and nursing interventions.
Communicated with the physician in a precise and appropriate manner to convey any pertinent information involving the care of the patient.
Accurately charted patient assessments, nursing notes, and interventions. University of South Alabama Knollwood, 1994 - 1996 United States Navy 1986 – 1990
Served as an active member in the United States Navy. Obtained the rank of a Second Class Petty Officer. Acquired a Top Secret Special Interest clearance after a thorough background investigation by the FBI. Completed service with a Honorable Discharge. Academic Qualifications
University of South Alabama 1990 – 1994, Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of South Alabama, Basic Emergency Medical Technician Greystone Christian High School, Diploma, 1984
Committees Served On
Patient Flow Committee 2015 – 2021
Patient Flow Sub-Committee-Internal Medicine/Trauma Service Collaborative 2020 - 2021 Hospital Environment of Care Committee At both facilities 2019 - 2021 Chaired the Disaster Sub-Committee 2020 - 2021
Internal Medicine Resident Committee 2019 - 2021
References – Available on request
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