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Austin Stephan

Altamonte Springs,FL

Summary

Critical care registered nurse in a high-acuity cardiovascular surgical ICU with a background as a firefighter paramedic. Experienced in hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive medication management, and rapid clinical decision-making in unstable patients. Committed to delivering safe, patient-centered care and advancing into nurse anesthesia training.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, CVICU

AdventHealth
08.2024 - Current
  • Manage critically ill post–cardiac surgery patients including CABG and valve replacements
  • Independently titrate vasoactive infusions (e.g., norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, dobutamine) to maintain hemodynamic stability
  • Manage mechanical ventilation and collaborate with respiratory therapy to optimize oxygenation and ventilation strategies
  • Assist with bedside procedures including chest tube management, temporary pacing wires, and invasive line placement

Firefighter Paramedic

Orange County Fire Rescue Department
11.2017 - 08.2024
  • Provided advanced life support (ALS) in high-acuity, prehospital environments, managing critically ill and trauma patients
  • Performed rapid patient assessments and made autonomous clinical decisions in dynamic, time-sensitive situations
  • Managed airway emergencies including endotracheal intubation, bag-valve-mask ventilation, and advanced airway adjuncts

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
07-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
04-2024

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License #9662403
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS
  • Paramedic
  • CCRN

Organizations

  • American Association of Critical Care Nursing
  • CVICU Unit Practice Council
  • Unit EBP Project Member

Timeline

Registered Nurse, CVICU

AdventHealth
08.2024 - Current

Firefighter Paramedic

Orange County Fire Rescue Department
11.2017 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valencia College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Valencia College
Austin Stephan