Autumn N. Baldwin
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of progressive leadership in interventional cardiology, emergency/trauma nursing, and aeromedical evacuation. Proven expertise in high-acuity patient care, cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, STEMI and stroke response, critical care transport, and interdisciplinary team leadership. Currently serving as Lead RN and Department Educator in a high-volume Veterans Affairs Cardiac Cath Lab, providing clinical education, staff development, onboarding, and procedural training. Recognized for excellence in patient care, clinical judgment, operational coordination, and mentoring of nursing staff. Committed to advancing nursing leadership, education, and evidence-based patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Nurse – Aeromedical Evacuation
United States Air Force Reserve
04.2023 - Current
- Provide critical care and emergency nursing support during aeromedical evacuation missions in air and high-risk environments.
- Perform advanced patient assessment, monitoring, stabilization, and emergency interventions during in-flight transport.
- Coordinate with aircrew, medical command, and receiving facilities to ensure continuity of patient care and safe transport operations.
- Configure aircraft medical equipment and ensure mission readiness and compliance with operational safety standards.
- Maintain deployment readiness for rapid-response humanitarian and military medical missions worldwide.
Cardiac Cath Lab STEMI RN / IR Code Stroke RN
MEDITECH Registry
Southern California
08.2019 - Current
- Respond to STEMI and Code Stroke activations across multiple Southern California hospitals within required emergency response timelines.
- Provide emergent nursing care during cardiac catheterization, PCI, neurointerventional, electrophysiology, and interventional radiology procedures.
- Administer moderate sedation and continuously monitor patient hemodynamic and cardiac status during procedures.
- Interpret EKG and monitoring data to support emergent clinical decision-making.
- Document patient care utilizing Cerner and Mac Lab systems.
Lead Registered Nurse / Department Educator – Cardiac Cath Lab & Electrophysiology
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
10.2015 - Current
- Serve as Lead RN in a high-volume interventional cardiology and electrophysiology department performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, PCI, EP studies/ablations, and device implantation.
- Function as Department Educator responsible for onboarding, training, mentoring, and continuing education of nursing staff within the department.
- Coordinate staff education related to procedural workflows, patient safety, moderate sedation, emergency response, and clinical competency development.
- Deliver comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedural nursing care for critically ill cardiac patients.
- Administer and monitor moderate sedation while managing ACLS-level emergencies and rapid patient deterioration.
- Interpret cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic data to support procedural and emergency care decisions.
- Assist physicians during complex procedures while maintaining sterile technique and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinate patient scheduling, chart review, procedural preparation, and interdisciplinary communication to optimize continuity of care.
- Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery expectations, medications, and post-procedure care.
- Recognized with the DAISY Award for excellence in nursing care and patient advocacy.
- Began at LBVA as a full-time Emergency Department RN from June 2015 to October 2015 prior to transitioning into the Cardiac Cath Lab.
- Continue to regularly float to the Emergency Department to provide coverage and maintain emergency and trauma nursing competencies.
Emergency Department RN / Charge RN
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, CA
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Served as Charge RN in a Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department managing patient flow, EMS triage, and high-acuity emergencies.
- Performed rapid patient assessments and initiated life-saving interventions including ACLS protocols, CPR, massive transfusion, and emergency stabilization procedures.
- Precepted and mentored new nursing staff, supporting clinical orientation and competency development.
- Operated critical emergency equipment including defibrillators, Lucas devices, and rapid transfusion systems.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver efficient emergency and trauma care.
- Per Diem through 2017
Aquatics Director / Outdoor Recreation Leader
Los Angeles Air Force Base
San Pedro, CA
03.2003 - 09.2013
- Managed military aquatics and outdoor recreation programs with responsibility for operational safety, training, staffing, and emergency preparedness.
- Supervised and managed a team of 14 employees, including lifeguards and instructors, overseeing scheduling, training, and performance management.
- Trained staff in CPR, AED, oxygen administration, water safety, and rescue operations.
- Led high-risk outdoor and aquatic programs requiring advanced emergency response and rescue coordination.
- Supported aquatic readiness training for Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Mount St. Mary’s College
Los Angeles, CAAssociate Degree in Nursing - undefined
Mount St. Mary’s College
Los Angeles, CAAssociate of Arts - Science
Los Angeles Harbor College
Skills
- Nursing Leadership & Staff Education
- Cardiac Catheterization & Interventional Cardiology
- Electrophysiology Procedures
- STEMI & Code Stroke Response
- Trauma Nursing
- Aeromedical Evacuation
- Clinical Preceptorship & Mentorship
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), California
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Flight Nurse – Aeromedical Evacuation
United States Air Force Reserve
04.2023 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab STEMI RN / IR Code Stroke RN
MEDITECH Registry
08.2019 - Current
Lead Registered Nurse / Department Educator – Cardiac Cath Lab & Electrophysiology
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2015 - Current
Emergency Department RN / Charge RN
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
11.2013 - 06.2015
Aquatics Director / Outdoor Recreation Leader
Los Angeles Air Force Base
03.2003 - 09.2013
Associate of Arts - Science
Los Angeles Harbor College
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
Mount St. Mary’s College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Mount St. Mary’s College