Austin T. Couts
Ooltewah,Tennessee
Summary
Dedicated and skilled nurse with a proven track record in delivering exceptional patient care within Level 1 Trauma Center settings. Expertise as both an Adult Trauma ICU nurse and as a Pediatric Emergency Department nurse, offering a unique blend of critical care skills with adults and pediatric specialization, ideal for the critical access emergency room. Adept at managing high-acuity cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining composure in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Well versed with a deep understanding of trauma care protocols, advanced life support techniques, keen assessment skills, and evidence-based practices and interventions. Known for fostering a compassionate and reassuring environment for patients and families while upholding the highest standards of clinical excellence. Proven ability to adapt swiftly to changing situations and deliver optimal outcomes for patients across the age spectrum.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Shock-Trauma Intensive Care
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients requiring life-saving intervention and resuscitation.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with the multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage, and modify individualized plans of care.
- Implemented critical interventions, including inotropic and sedative drug titration, IV/IO insertion, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy operator.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cincinnati Children's Hospital And Medical Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, cardiac/respiratory arrests, and thoracic trauma.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Clinical Staff Leader, Emergency Department
Children's At Erlanger
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Served as an expert clinical resource to new staff in the emergency department caring for critically ill medical and trauma patients requiring life-saving treatment and resuscitation.
- Coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Helped coordinate throughput and flow through the Emergency Department and inpatient units.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's At Erlanger
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients requiring life-saving intervention and resuscitation.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with the multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage, and modify individualized plans of care.
- Implemented critical interventions, including inotropic and sedative drug titration, IV/IO insertion, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN12.2024
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA05.2020
Skills
- Adept Clinical Reasoning
- Emergency and Trauma Care
- Critical Care
- Health Education
- Staff Supervision
- Infection Control
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
Certification
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support, Provider
- American Heart Association - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Provider
- American Heart Association - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Provider
- Emergency Nurses Association - Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course, Provider
- Emergency Nurses Association - Trauma Nurse Core Course, Provider
- Society of Trauma Nurses - Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses, Provider
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Licensure
TN Board of Nursing
273903 - Multistate Nursing License
Expiration Date: 07/31/2025
Professional Organizations
Society Of Trauma Nurses - Member
Membership #73649372
Expires: 9/6/2024
Emergency Nurses Association - Member
Membership # 1972712
Expires: 8/31/2024
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Shock-Trauma Intensive Care
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cincinnati Children's Hospital And Medical Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Staff Leader, Emergency Department
Children's At Erlanger
01.2022 - 06.2022
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's At Erlanger
07.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Tennessee Technological University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support, Provider
- American Heart Association - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Provider
- American Heart Association - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Provider
- Emergency Nurses Association - Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course, Provider
- Emergency Nurses Association - Trauma Nurse Core Course, Provider
- Society of Trauma Nurses - Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses, Provider
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
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