EPIC
Andrew Nystrand
Registered Nurse
Jackson,GA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Highly skilled Intensive Care Nurse with 25 years of nursing experience. Supported patients with excellent case management and patient care expertise.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Fastaff Nursing
Denver, CO
05.2018 - Current
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Navicent/Atrium Medical Center Of Central Georgia
Atlanta, GA
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Assessed medical equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Douglasville, GA
11.2001 - 09.2015
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
12.2010 - 05.2015
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Trauma ICU Nurse
Atlanta Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
01.2003 - 10.2008
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA 01.1994 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Psychology
Grace College And Seminary
Winona Lake, IN 09.1985 - 05.1988
Skills
Advanced Life Support
Hemodynamics monitoring
Neurological monitoring
Renal function management
Metabolic function monitoring
Thermoregulation
Organ donor procedures
ECG
Invasive and non-invasive vital signs
Respiratory maintenance
Family advocacy
IV setup
Accomplishments
Awarded Daisy, March, 2015, Douglasville Wellstar Hospital
- Charge nurse of 14 bed Marcus Stroke Neuroscience Center, Atlanta, GA.
- Travel Nursing, 2018-present
Software
Cerner
MEDITECH
McKesson
Medhost
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Fastaff Nursing
05.2018 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Navicent/Atrium Medical Center Of Central Georgia
07.2015 - 07.2018
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2010 - 05.2015
Trauma ICU Nurse
Atlanta Medical Center
01.2003 - 10.2008
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
11.2001 - 09.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Clayton State University
01.1994 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Psychology
Grace College And Seminary
09.1985 - 05.1988