Ben Cooper
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
I am an experienced critical care nurse seeking a transition into the field of anesthesia. While I love the challenge of taking care of complex critically ill patients, I am even more excited about the role of the nurse anesthetist in monitoring and manipulating in real time, the interplay between physiology, pharmacology and ventilation to keep patients safe and comfortable in the perioperative setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SICU RN
Parkridge Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Provided care to patients undergoing cardiothoracic vascular, abdominal, and neurological procedures
- Hemodynamic monitoring with arterial, central venous and pulmonary artery catheters
- Management of ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps and epicardial and transvenous pacers
- Administration of inotropes, vasopressors, vasodilators, sedatives and other titratable medications
- Attend to rapid response calls for in-hospital emergencies.
ICU RN
Tennova Healthcare Cleveland
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided patient care in the medical and surgical intensive care units to patients with diagnoses which frequently included sepsis, myocardial infarction, stroke, respiratory failure, and diabetic ketoacidosis
- Frequent vasoactive medication administration and arterial line management
- Responded to emergencies on inpatient floors.
Critical Care Float Pool RN
Parkridge Medical Center
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Bedside care in MICU, SICU and PCU
Neuro ICU RN
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Travel role at a large level II trauma center
- Delivered care to patients with hemorrhagic and non-hemorrhagic stroke, hydrocephalus, seizures, undifferentiated altered mental status and pre- and post-op neurosurgery
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to manage EVDs, lumbar drains, ICP monitoring systems, arterial lines and ventilator support
- Assisted providers with bedside procedures including lumbar punctures, subdural drain placement and intubation
- Vasopressor, vasodilator and sedative administration
ICU RN
Platte Valley Medical Center
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided bedside care during COVID-19 pandemic to patients requiring mechanical ventilation, arterial lines, therapeutic paralysis and prone positioning therapy
- Frequent use of sedative, vasoactive, muscle relaxant and anti-arrhythmic medications
- Train of four and BIS monitoring
- Member of unit based council dedicated to improving the quality of patient care.
ICU RN
North Suburban Medical Center
10.2018 - 10.2021
- ICU RN at a level II trauma center in mixed medical/ trauma unit
- Frequent use of ventilators, arterial lines, vasoactive medications
- Responsible for arterial blood gas collection and titration of pulmonary vasodilators in collaboration with respiratory therapy
- Monitoring and management of continuous renal replacement therapy, intra-aortic balloon pumps, transvenous pacers, EVDs, ICP monitoring and invasive therapeutic hypothermia catheters
- Member of unit based council
- Served as a primary preceptor, mentor to new hires and team lead during implementation of team nursing model during COVID emergency plan
Intermediate Care RN
North Suburban Medical Center
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Direct care mixed stepdown unit
- Administration of diltiazem, amiodarone, lorazepam and dexmedetomidine infusions
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO01.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO01.2017
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2013
Skills
- Rapid Response Team
- New Hire and Student Preceptorship
- SICU Skincare Champion
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Vasoactive Medication Monitoring and Management
- Ventilator Monitoring and Management
- IABP Monitoring and Management
- Epicardial Pacer Monitoring and Management
- CRRT Monitoring and Management
- Ultrasound Guided IV insertion
- Bedside Procedural Assistance (Intubation, Invasive line placement, Chest tube insertion, Paracentesis, Lumbar puncture)
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Volunteer work
Southeast Climber's Coalition
Participated in trail work and bolting rock climbs in the Chattanooga region both independently and in collaboration with the Southeast Climber's Coalition.
Rifle Climber's Coalition
Assisted the Rifle Climber's Coalition in western Colorado in preparing for community engagement events as well as trail work and re-bolting efforts.
Timeline
SICU RN
Parkridge Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
ICU RN
Tennova Healthcare Cleveland
01.2023 - 09.2023
Critical Care Float Pool RN
Parkridge Medical Center
11.2022 - 08.2023
Neuro ICU RN
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
11.2021 - 08.2022
ICU RN
Platte Valley Medical Center
03.2020 - 10.2021
ICU RN
North Suburban Medical Center
10.2018 - 10.2021
Intermediate Care RN
North Suburban Medical Center
08.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Arapahoe Community College
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies -
Virginia Commonwealth University
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
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