Barton Seehusen
Abilene
Summary
Experienced ICU nurse recognized for strong patient advocacy and rapid response leadership. Expertise in medication administration and patient education, committed to enhancing team collaboration and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Salina Regional Health Care
Salina, KS
07.2015 - Current
- Administered medications and IV therapies according to established protocols.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, responding swiftly to changes in condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and post-discharge care.
- Rapid Response leader for the Stroke team, placing significant emphasis patient, family and staff education.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse, GI Clinic
Salina Regional Health Care
Salina, KS
07.2015 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Flight Nurse
Midwest Medair
North Platte, NE
11.2012 - 07.2015
- Delivered emergency medical care in high-pressure air transport environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes during flights.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with aviation and healthcare regulations.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to inform critical decision-making during transport.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of The State of New York
Albany, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, IDBachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Belford University
Humble, TXSkills
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Team coordination
- High level of autonomy
- Palliative care awareness
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Cardiac Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Salina Regional Health Care
07.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, GI Clinic
Salina Regional Health Care
07.2015 - Current
Flight Nurse
Midwest Medair
11.2012 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of The State of New York
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Eastern Idaho
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Belford University