Hi, I’m
Andrew C. Ramsdell, AGACNP-BC
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Carriere,MS
Summary
Passionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with nine years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, physical exams, and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations with acute on chronic health conditions. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with excellent communication skills and committed to improved patient outcomes.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
5
Certification
Work History
Picayune Internal MedicineCarriere, MS
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Performed comprehensive health assessment, conducted complete and accurate physical examination and administered selected measures of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development in accordance with standardized guidelines.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to accurately identify health issues and determine appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in electronic medical records systems, streamlining documentation processes and optimizing efficiency.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing both physical and emotional concerns during appointments.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and promoting open communication regarding health concerns.
- Offered anticipatory guidance, screening and health education to patients to promote and maintain health.
Ochsner's Collaborative Staffing Resource Center
Registered Nurse
10.2021 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Critical Care Nurse working ICU and ED
- Slidell Memorial, Ochsner Northshore, and Ochsner Hancock
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess critical patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing and critical conditions for 2-4 patients concurrently.
Highland Community Hospital, Premium Pool – Critical Care
Nursing Supervisor
01.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Coordinated nursing care for patients and participated in patient and family education.
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Intensive Care Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
02.2017 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Led daily nursing rounds with intensivist for 28 beds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
New Orleans East Hospital
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
09.2016 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Quickly assessed patients to deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Forrest General Hospital
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
06.2015 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
DynCorp International
Helicopter Mechanic
07.2011 - 07.2012
Job overview
- Military Contractor resetting UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters
- Followed safety procedures while analyzing issues and working on aircraft.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Logged maintenance notes regarding status of aircraft repairs.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
United States Army UH
Mechanic and Crew chief
01.2005 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Platoon Sergeant of 15 Soldiers and 5 UH-60 Helicopters
- 27 months of combat experience over two deployments
- Trained, supervised and organized over 120 soldiers and personnel as Battalion Standardization Instructor
- Managed over $50 Million worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
Education
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN
Master of Science from Nursing - Adult-Gerontological Acute Care
06.2023
University Overview
- Dean's List July 2021 - May 2023
- 3.75 GPA
American Sentinel UniversityAurora, CO
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
07.2019
University Overview
- Magna cum laude graduate
- Dean's List
- 3.95 GPA
- Ranked in Top 5% of class
Pearl River Community CollegePoplarville, MS
Associate of Science from Nursing
05.2015
University Overview
- Dean's List
- President Phi Theta Kappa - Nursing Honor Society
- 3.88 GPA
Shenandoah Valley AcademyNew Market
High School Diploma
05.2000
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Counseling
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Trauma Recovery
- Patient Discharging
- Physical Assessment
- Medical Screening
- Emergency Procedures
- IV Drug Therapy Management
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- BD Ultrasound Guided IV Access (Midline/PICC)
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Picayune Internal Medicine
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ochsner's Collaborative Staffing Resource Center
10.2021 - 03.2024
Nursing Supervisor
Highland Community Hospital, Premium Pool – Critical Care
01.2019 - 10.2021
Intensive Care Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
New Orleans East Hospital
09.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Forrest General Hospital
06.2015 - 12.2016
Helicopter Mechanic
DynCorp International
07.2011 - 07.2012
Mechanic and Crew chief
United States Army UH
01.2005 - 05.2011
Purdue University
Master of Science from Nursing - Adult-Gerontological Acute Care
American Sentinel University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Shenandoah Valley Academy
High School Diploma