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Hiking, Skiing, my Dog
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BENJAMIN COBURN

Ashland,MA

Summary

Dynamic [Job Title] bringing [Number] years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Hands-on Registered Nurse showcasing [Number]-year career history overseeing triage and coordinating care in busy hospital setting. Known for having the poise and polish to professionally handle difficult personalities and remaining calm in stressful situations. Cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other stakeholders through effective communication, dynamic time management and [Skill].

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Nurse

Tufts Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.

Paramedic & Mobile Integrated Health

Spaulding Ambulance Service
08.2019 - Current
  • (MIH) Provider
  • Pioneered new MGB Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic Program as the very first provider sent out
  • Engage with patients recently discharged from inpatient admission or from an Emergency Department to prevent readmission by delivering care and educating members on the services and care available, coordinate care with PCP & Outpatient Services
  • Performed first COVID-19 assessments in home for MIH under emergency license
  • Recognized pneumothorax and performed needle chest decompression as team lead
  • Initiate telehealth conferences with Physicians and carry out orders via EPIC in patient home
  • Respond to emergency critical care transport orders within Spaulding Rehabilitation Network

Clinical Nursing Student

Massachusetts General Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
  • Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures such as hyperbaric chamber and leech therapies
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.

Clinical Nursing Student

Arbour Hospital Psychiatric Facility
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Locked Acute and Subacute Inpatient
  • Improved patient compliance with medication regimen by explaining harmful physiological effects of illegal substance use and their detrimental effect on their brain
  • Demonstrated non-verbal communication and assertive therapeutic communication techniques with acutely ill schizophrenic patients to encourage involvement and interaction with staff and each other
  • Implemented Milieu therapy interventions using group card games and activities on lockdown unit.

Clinical Nursing Student

CareOne Skilled Nursing Facility
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Short Term Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy
  • Performed detailed physical assessments on inpatients
  • Initiated and organized outdoor time for patients in courtyard once approved by physical therapy
  • Improving patient morale and promote circulation and strength building with ambulation and conversation
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.

Emergency Department Technician

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Identified a complete heart block in triage and escalated care for patient with good outcome
  • Supported level one trauma center team via aid in emergent A-Line, intubation, ECMO procedures
  • Monitored ECG readings and escalated care if necessary
  • Splinted fractures or dislocations in fast track, assist in wound care
  • Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood including IV access.

Paramedic

Crozier Keystone Health Services EMS
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Identify and treat emergency 911 patients in the field, inlcuding but not limited to eclamptic seizures, infant respiratory distress, adolescent stab wounds and decompensated septic shock.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.

EMT

American Medical Response
03.2017 - 03.2018


  • Supported late-stage pregnant patient en route to group home using soothing measures and calling ahead to facility to help them prepare for patient arrival
  • Assisted in setting up ventilators, IV pumps, intubation equipment, ECMO and isolettes with prehospital interdisciplinary critical care teams including CHOP and JeffSTAT
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks as a part of a high level performance team

Patient Transfer Coordinator/Dispatcher

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Concisely recorded and reproduced reports on patient transfers to physicians and other dispatchers
  • Dispatched JeffSTAT critical care helicopters and ambulances to emergency medical calls
  • Communicated to multiple parties on status updates of patient transfers and bed availability
  • Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.

EMT

Cataldo Ambulance Service
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Prioritized patient with identified irregular pulses to ALS with good outcome
  • Assumed command of 8 patient motor vehicle accident scene, triaging prior to supervisor arrival, assessing pediatric and adult injuries efficiently, successfully sizing and establishing cervical spine stabilization and managing scene safety
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Ran BLS code blue in several situations where no ALS was available.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.

Lab Technician and Graduate Assistant

UMass Environmental Toxicology Lab
01.2013 - 04.2014
  • Prepared multiple in-vitro head and body lice colonies handled blood product and plasma
  • Explored mortality rates via bioassay on lice for company projects using statistical software
  • Handled live rabbits in animal facility, coordinating care of rabbits with other lab members
  • Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Boston, MA
12.2021

Jeff STAT Paramedic Program - undefined

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
2018

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Massachusetts Amherst
2014

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Dispatcher Communication
  • Emergency Diagnostics
  • Spinal Demobilization Devices
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Patient Examination

Accomplishments

    Stars of Life American Ambulance Association award

Certification

NCLEX Anticipated January 2022 NREMT & MA Certified Paramedic March 21st 2022 CPR/AED – Basic Life Support Provider February 2023 Advanced Care Life Support April 21st 2023

Additional Information

  • Awards/Accolades , Deans List – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Fall 2020 & Spring 2021 Maintained 3.5 GPA in all coursework Stars of Life – American Ambulance Association Spring 2019

Affiliations

Emergency Nurses Association

Hiking, Skiing, my Dog

I have a two year old Labradoodle that likes hiking the outdoors at least as much as I do. Anything out in nature is an activity I would probably enjoy.

Timeline

Emergency Room Nurse

Tufts Medical Center
01.2022 - Current

Clinical Nursing Student

Massachusetts General Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021

Clinical Nursing Student

Arbour Hospital Psychiatric Facility
05.2021 - 08.2021

Clinical Nursing Student

CareOne Skilled Nursing Facility
02.2021 - 05.2021

Paramedic & Mobile Integrated Health

Spaulding Ambulance Service
08.2019 - Current

Paramedic

Crozier Keystone Health Services EMS
05.2018 - 10.2018

Emergency Department Technician

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
02.2018 - 08.2019

EMT

American Medical Response
03.2017 - 03.2018

Patient Transfer Coordinator/Dispatcher

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
11.2016 - 02.2017

EMT

Cataldo Ambulance Service
08.2015 - 09.2016

Lab Technician and Graduate Assistant

UMass Environmental Toxicology Lab
01.2013 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences

Jeff STAT Paramedic Program - undefined

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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