ARTHUR FRANKLIN POOLE III
Humble
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Interim Manager at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, specializing in ECMO management and critical care. Demonstrated expertise in leading teams and improving patient outcomes through impactful communication and adaptability. Devoted to providing high-quality care in fast-paced environments, prioritizing safety and efficiency in emergency settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Manager (Previously Charge Nurse)
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
01.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership and direct patient care in a freestanding emergency department serving adult and pediatric populations.
- Regularly manage patients presenting with DKA, RSV, influenza, pneumonia, asthma exacerbations, COPD, CVA, and AMI.
- Due to limited staffing in a satellite ED, nurses assume expanded responsibilities including EKGs, blood draws, respiratory treatments, and triage.
- Flexibility, efficiency, and teamwork are essential to ensure safe, high-quality care.
- Rotate to a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department, treating RSV, asthma, appendicitis, fractures, and other pediatric emergencies.
- Freestanding Emergency Department
- Managed staff schedules and resolved staffing conflicts effectively.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Managed shifts, ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet patient demands.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Emergency Department Nurse
AMN Healthcare – CHI St. Luke’s Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated within high-volume emergency department of 800+ bed tertiary care facility.
- Managed patients with complex conditions including STEMI, DKA, and CVA.
- Addressed increased seasonal patient volumes for influenza, RSV, and COVID-19.
- Partnered with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.
Emergency Department & ICU RN
HealthTrust – The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked in both the Emergency Department and ICU.
- In the ER, primarily cared for pregnant patients and pediatric populations, with most pediatric patients under age five presenting with RSV and other respiratory illnesses requiring oxygen therapy and respiratory treatments.
- Some pediatric patients required intubation and mechanical ventilation.
- In the ICU, provided care for patients with DKA and HELLP syndrome.
Emergency Department RN
Angel Staffing – Ascension Seton Williamson
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Contributed to operations of 34-bed Level II Trauma Emergency Department during COVID surge.
- Managed care for adult and pediatric patients, including complex trauma cases.
- Stabilized Level I trauma patients prior to transfer to downtown Austin facilities.
- Provided ICU-level care in emergency department due to inpatient bed shortages.
ICU RN (COVID-19 Overflow Unit)
Maxim Healthcare – Mobile Infirmary
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided care in a COVID-19 ICU overflow unit with higher-than-normal ICU ratios of 3:1 to 4:1.
- All patients were ventilated and receiving multiple continuous drips.
- This assignment required strong critical-thinking skills, time management, and adaptability in a high-acuity environment.
- Exercised effective time management and adaptability under pressure.
Emergency Department & ICU RN
ProLink & Aya Healthcare – Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Delivered direct care to critically ill COVID-19 patients requiring mechanical ventilation and sedation.
- Collaborated with intensivists and ICU nurse practitioners to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed patients boarding in the ER awaiting ICU beds due to hospital capacity constraints.
- Floated between Emergency Department and ICU during peak COVID-19 surges to meet patient needs.
Emergency Department & ICU RN
Krucial Staffing – Palestine Regional Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided care for ventilated COVID-19 patients in ER and ICU settings.
- Assisted rural hospital in managing overwhelming COVID-19 admissions.
- Administered treatment modalities, including proning, remdesivir, and convalescent plasma.
- Served as preceptor for newly onboarded nurses and hospital staff.
ICU RN (COVID-19 Unit)
Aya Healthcare – St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Supported temporary ICU unit for COVID-19 patients during surge in Houston.
- Practiced resource management amid PPE and supply shortages while ensuring patient safety.
- Performed routine proning of ventilated patients to enhance respiratory function.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Assisted in emergency response situations with critical thinking and quick action.
ICU RN (ECMO Unit)
Aya Healthcare – Advocate Christ Medical Center
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Contributed to Level I Trauma Center operations during COVID-19 crisis.
- Participated in multi-hospital ECMO study within ASHU unit.
- Managed critically ill COVID-19 patients on ECMO, often handling two cases simultaneously.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management and care-clustering skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to formulate and implement patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Adhered to strict infection control procedures to maintain safe patient environment.
Emergency Department RN
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
04.2017 - 05.2020
- Delivered emergency care to adult and pediatric patients in freestanding emergency department.
- Treated conditions such as DKA, RSV, influenza, pneumonia, asthma exacerbations, and COPD.
- Managed expanded nursing responsibilities due to limited staffing, including EKGs and phlebotomy.
- Provided respiratory treatments to stabilize patients with acute respiratory illnesses.
- Cared for children with appendicitis, fractures, and other acute conditions in Pediatric Emergency Department.
ICU RN
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided care for patients with acute MI, CVA, DKA, and psychiatric emergencies including suicide attempts.
- Managed high-stress 3:1 ICU ratios due to staffing shortages, demonstrating strong prioritization and time management.
- Cared for diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally competent care in critical situations.
ICU RN (Contract)
American Staffing
12.2010 - 05.2016
- Delivered comprehensive ICU patient care, including ventilator management and titration of continuous drips.
- Adapted to diverse hospital policies, workflows, and charting systems across multiple facilities.
- Served as contracted ICU RN at Conroe Regional Hospital, Bayshore Medical Center, and Kingwood Regional Hospital.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Minneapolis, MN
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2027
Associate Degree in Nursing - Seminole, OK
Seminole State College
Seminole, OK05.2005
High School Diploma - Shawnee, OK
Shawnee High School
Shawnee, OK05.1997
Skills
- ACLS and BLS certification
- PALS and TNCC training
- NIHSS assessment
- Electronic health records (Epic, Meditech, Cerner, MedHost)
- Medication dispensing (Pyxis, Omnicell)
- ECMO management
- Mechanical ventilation techniques
- Swan-Ganz catheter monitoring
- Arterial and central line setup
- CVP monitoring
- Medication management (Levophed, Propofol, Cardizem, Dopamine, Midazolam)
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse
AMN Healthcare – CHI St. Luke’s Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
Emergency Department & ICU RN
HealthTrust – The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
05.2022 - 10.2022
Interim Manager (Previously Charge Nurse)
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
01.2022 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Angel Staffing – Ascension Seton Williamson
01.2022 - 03.2022
ICU RN (COVID-19 Overflow Unit)
Maxim Healthcare – Mobile Infirmary
10.2021 - 11.2021
Emergency Department & ICU RN
ProLink & Aya Healthcare – Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2021
Emergency Department & ICU RN
Krucial Staffing – Palestine Regional Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
ICU RN (COVID-19 Unit)
Aya Healthcare – St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2020 - 08.2020
ICU RN (ECMO Unit)
Aya Healthcare – Advocate Christ Medical Center
05.2020 - 07.2020
Emergency Department RN
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
04.2017 - 05.2020
ICU RN
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
04.2016 - 06.2017
ICU RN (Contract)
American Staffing
12.2010 - 05.2016
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Minneapolis, MN
Walden University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Seminole, OK
Seminole State College
High School Diploma - Shawnee, OK
Shawnee High School