Ben Heidorn
Bedford,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with ICU background. Possess essential skills in patient care, emergency response, medical teamwork and critical care nursing. Known for strong decision-making abilities, adaptability to high-stress environments and commitment to maintaining highest level of patient safety. Previous roles highlight effective communication with patients, families and medical staff along with outstanding contribution to quality healthcare delivery. Searching to enhance my medical skills and the healthcare experience for all patients, their families, as well as coworkers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Penn Highlands Huntingdon
Huntingdon , PA
01.2024 - Current
- MICU: 7-bed ICU.
- 1 year of high acuity experience as a travel nurse.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Coordinate patient admissions and maintain nurse-to-patient ratios, as well as other charge nurse tasks.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Chambersburg Hospital
Chambersburg, Pa
02.2022 - 12.2023
- MICU: 24-bed ICU and Level 3 Trauma Center.
- 1 year of high-acuity experience as a travel nurse.
- Floated to multiple areas within the hospital, including the Emergency Department, Med/Surg, and PCU.
- Member of the Medical Emergency Response Team, responsible for responding to CODE situations within the hospital.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Franklin Square Hospital
Baltimore, Md
08.2022 - 12.2022
- MICU/Neuro ICU: 42-bed ICU and Level 2 Trauma Center/Teaching Hospital.
- 5 months of high-acuity experience as a travel nurse.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure quality of care standards were met or exceeded.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures, such as intubation or central line placement.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Western Maryland Hospital
Cumberland, Md
02.2020 - 08.2022
- MICU/CCU: 36-bed ICU and Level 3 Trauma Center.
- 1.5 years of high-acuity experience in the MICU.
- Experience with precepting other nurses and rotating Charge Nurse responsibilities in the ICU.
- Member of the Medical Emergency Response Team, responsible for responding to CODE situations within the hospital.
Education
Bachelors - Nursing
Capella University
Remote learning12.2022
Associates - Degree in Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, Md12.2019
Skills
- Nephrology (CRRT-trained)
- Neurology (Strokes and Traumas)
- Cardiac (Post-arrest and Traumas)
- Intubating/Extubating
- Ventilator management
- Management of surgical procedures, as well as drains and tubes
- Familiarity with critical care medications
- Familiarity with high-alert medications
- Titration protocols
- End-of-life care
Certification
- Registered Nursing license (PA, VA, MD)
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Penn Highlands Huntingdon
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Franklin Square Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Chambersburg Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Western Maryland Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelors - Nursing
Capella University
Associates - Degree in Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
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