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Blair Dow
Concord,New Hampshire
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Critical Care RN with over 2 years of direct patient care experience bringing strong commitment to delivering exceptional care. Known for collaborative teamwork and ability to adapt to rapidly changing, complex medical situations. Reliable and results-driven, with keen focus on patient safety and quality of care.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
UMass Medical Center
- Performed all functions related to activities of daily living (ADLs), conducted full physical assessments, administered medications, assisted with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) feedings, monitored intake/output, practiced therapeutic communication, and shadowed seasoned RNs managing care of 5-6 patients on a medical/surgical unit in this acute care facility
Student Nurse
Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
- Completed wound care and dressing changes, performed tracheostomy suctioning using sterile technique, assisted dialysis nurse with patient care duties, completed patient care independently and communicated effectively with nurses on staff to ensure patient needs were thoroughly met
Student Nurse
Harrington Healthcare Center
- Monitored and maintained patient safety, conducted focused physical assessments, assisted with group therapy and supportive care in the Milieu, adhered to recommended communication techniques for patients with varying psychiatric disorders, and assisted with de-escalation on the Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU)
Pediatric Critical Care Home Health RN
Team Select Home Care
04.2024 - Current
- Offered exceptional care and support to medically complex and chronically ill pediatric patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Intensive Care Unit RN
Concord Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed complex cases of critically ill/ventilated patients in a mixed ICU setting (medical/surgical/neuro/cardiac), ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Managed and titrated high-risk medications and drips for sedation, hemodynamic support, etc.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
Cardiac/Telemetry and Stroke RN
Concord Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed 5-6 patient assignments effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed continuous telemetry monitoring of patient vital signs and heart rhythms, identifying critical dysrhythmias and ectopy and intervening accordingly.
- Managed patients recovering from medical and surgical procedures, to include ablation, cardioversion, pacemaker insertion, TAVR, and CABG procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse patient populations.
- Rapid identification of stroke symptoms and skilled neurological checks to monitor patient clinical condition and deficits using the NIH stroke scale.
- Administration and management of high risk medications (e.g. tPA, Tikosyn/dofetilide drug loads) per protocol.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05-2026
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassionate communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Infection control standards
- Attention to detail
- Documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- Delegation and motivation
- Punctual and reliable
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - 12/2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - 01/2023
Interests
Timeline
Pediatric Critical Care Home Health RN
Team Select Home Care
04.2024 - Current
Intensive Care Unit RN
Concord Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2024
Cardiac/Telemetry and Stroke RN
Concord Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
Student Nurse
UMass Medical Center
Student Nurse
Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
Student Nurse
Harrington Healthcare Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
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