Results-focused critical care RN with strength in autononmous critical thinking, time management and delivering high-quality care to patients in critical care settings. Ten years of flight nurse experience in the critical care interfacility EMS transport setting. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Highly skilled in all facets of and a broad array of life stages. Adept at managing concurrent objectives using strong leadership skills to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Skills
IV Catheter insertion
Ventilator management
Chest tube insertion
Central Line insertion via umbilical lines
Intubation
ACLS
PALS
NRP
BLS
C-NPT (Certified by NCC in Neonatal & Pediatric Transport)
Insurance billing
Process improvement
Detailed and organized
Preceptor
Experience
Neonatal/Pediatric Critical Care Transport RN, 04/2013 to Current University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine – Cooper City, FL,
Cared for critically ill neonatal and pediatric patiens with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.
Delivered high-quality care by following clinical standards and implementing process improvements.
Educated patients and families on clinical needs and care plans.
Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results.
Administered emergency care and stabilization to neonatal and pediatric patients in the EMS setting.
Managed all facets of emergent critical care, including umbilical line placement, chest tube placement, intubation, vasoactive drug administration and titration, insulin drip therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and emergency response via ambulance, helicopter and fixed wing flights.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Handled all delegated tasks, including charges for individual transports and lead preceptor for training of new team members.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse, 03/2010 to 04/2013 BayCare Health System Inc. – City, STATE,
Delivered exceptional care to neonatal ICU patients in a Level IV 64 bed NICU.
Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Certified PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) team nurse.
Attended deliveries with Neonatologist and NNP for stabilization of the critical neonate.
Experience caring for critically ill ventilated patients.
Interpreted blood gas results and critical laboratory results with effective communication to providers.
Resource RN for both second and third floor NICU nurses assisting with IV insertion, PICC and central line dressing changes.
Registered Nurse, Adult Progressive Care Unit, 08/2005 to 04/2010 BayCare Health System Inc. – City, STATE,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 40-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on cardiac and stroke patients.
NIHSS Stroke Certified
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, 08/1999 to 08/2005 United States Air Force – City, STATE,
EMT-Basic with four years experience taking care of adult CABG (coronary artery bypass graft) patients in an ICU/CTV setting.
Four years of experience in telemetry strip monitoring, reading and measurements in the ICU/CTV setting.
Two years of experience in a pediatric Air Force base clinic administering nebulizers, intravenous insertions, IM injections, urinary catheter insertions.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: BSN, Expected in 12/2011 St. Petersburg College - St. Petersburg, FL, GPA:
Need only one mathematics course for completion. BSN program complete.
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 01/2009 St. Petersburg College - St. Petersburg, FL, GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in Bishop Union High School - Bishop, CA GPA:
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