Andrew Michael Mesidor RN
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse in the Critical Care area.
Knowledgeable Travel Registered Nurse with over 3 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated fostering relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Transitions into operations smoothly and flexes to meet differing routines and protocols.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Travel Nurse @ Robert Wood Johnson University
Aya Healthcare
New Brunswick, NJ
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed and monitored critically ill patients in ICU.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on their medical history, diagnosis, and lab results.
- Performed invasive procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, central line placements, and arterial line placement.
- Administered IV medications and monitored vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature and oxygen saturation levels.
- Provided emergency resuscitation measures to stabilize a patient's condition during life-threatening events.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments rendered and changes in the patient's condition.
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy and effectiveness of therapy.
- Conducted daily rounds with physicians to discuss progress of patients in ICU.
- Identified potential complications or side effects associated with medications or treatments administered to patients.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary teams providing family centered care approach to ensure continuity of care across settings.
- Provided support services such as emotional and psychological counseling when needed.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
ICU Travel Nurse
CareRev @ (Providence Medford,St.Vincent)
Portland, OR
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Furnished emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to establish compassionate environment.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Bethesda, MD
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Assessed and monitored patient's vital signs, condition and response to treatments.
- Interpreted medical orders from physicians, documented care plans and administered medications.
- Provided a safe environment for patients by ensuring all equipment was functioning properly.
- Managed IV lines, wound care, tracheostomy care and other critical care procedures.
- Educated families on post-operative instructions, home health care needs and follow up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Performed physical assessments of critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms utilizing telemetry monitoring systems.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety standards.
- Administered blood products according to evidence-based practice protocols.
- Participated in code blue situations providing rapid assessment and interventions as appropriate.
- Identified changes in patient status or condition based upon data collected during assessment process.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, family members and healthcare staff.
Trauma Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital @ Ryder Trauma Center
Miami, FL
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
ICU Travel Nurse
US Nursing @ Rochester General
Rochester, NY
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Lee Health System @Gulf Coast Medical Center
Fort Myers, FL
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Documented nursing encounters using SOAP form of charting.
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Furnished emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to establish compassionate environment.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Disposed of medical waste and sharps using proper protocols.
- Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients.
- Checked medical stock to determine inventory levels and maintain nursing supplies.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms to prepare for physician exams.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Advantis Medical @ Atrium
Charlotte, NC
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Favorite Staffing @ Sky Lakes Medical Center
Klamath Falls, OR
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Documented nursing encounters using SOAP form of charting.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms to prepare for physician exams.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Disposed of medical waste and sharps using proper protocols.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center TIMCU
Jackson Health System
Miami, FL
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
- Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Registered Nurse S/IMCU
Jackson Health System
Miami, FL
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed Care for Covid-19 Positive Patients
- Managed care for Surgical and Transplant patients
- 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.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
StarRN(Residency) Registered Nurse CVSD/IMCU
Fawcett Memorial Hospital-HCA
Port Charlotte, FL
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Miramar , Fl09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University (In Progress)
Salt Lake City, UT12-2026
Skills
CPI:Crisis
- Time management skills
- Computer proficient (Cener EHR)
- Trilingual in English ,Spanish ,Creole
- Client-focused
- Excellent communication
- Burn Dressing changes
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Florida/Compact #9503633
- Registered Nurse in New York # 760149
- Registered Nurse in California #95323238
- Registered Nurse In Oregon # 10004369
- Registered Nurse in District of Columbia, License number RN500013246
- ACLS/BLS - Certification
- CPI:Crisis prevention Intervention
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Skin Champion
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Johns Hopkins Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
ICU Travel Nurse @ Robert Wood Johnson University
Aya Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
CareRev @ (Providence Medford,St.Vincent)
09.2023 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
US Nursing @ Rochester General
08.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Lee Health System @Gulf Coast Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Advantis Medical @ Atrium
09.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Favorite Staffing @ Sky Lakes Medical Center
02.2022 - 04.2022
Trauma Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital @ Ryder Trauma Center
02.2021 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center TIMCU
Jackson Health System
09.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse S/IMCU
Jackson Health System
11.2019 - 09.2020
StarRN(Residency) Registered Nurse CVSD/IMCU
Fawcett Memorial Hospital-HCA
11.2018 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University (In Progress)
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