Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Bob Pegel

Bob Pegel

Converse,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN)/RT with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4

Certifications

3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

RN, Travel Nurse

LRS HEALTHCARE
Converse, United States
02.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

RN, Travel Nurse

LRS Healthcare
McKinney, Texas
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

RN, Staff Nurse

GiaMed JV
Ft. Sam Houston, Texas (TX)
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on progressive care unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

RN, Staff Float Nurse

Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Float nurse primarily in ER and ICU.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.

RN, Emergency Department

Northeast Methodist Hospital
Live Oak, Texas (TX)
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

RN, Staff Nurse, PCU

Northeast Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Respiratory Therapist, CRT

Northeast Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
2009.06 - 2016.02
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing treatment.
  • Evaluated respiratory practice, administration of medication and treatment based on patient outcomes.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX
01.2016 - 08.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ

Skills

  • Patient Examination
  • PICC Lines
  • EMR Systems
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Central Venous Lines
  • Blood Product Administration
  • EPIC EMR
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Resource Allocation
  • Acute Illness

Accomplishments

  • Multiple patient recognition awards while at Methodist Healthcare Facilities.
  • Several Midas Awards from patients/staff while at Northeast Baptist Hospital

Certification

CRT certification with National Board of Respiratory Therapy.

ACLS certification through 03/2023

BLS certification through 03/2023

TNCC certification through 10/04/2025

Timeline

RN, Travel Nurse

LRS HEALTHCARE
02.2022 - Current

RN, Travel Nurse

LRS Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2022

RN, Staff Nurse

GiaMed JV
02.2021 - 10.2021

RN, Staff Float Nurse

Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2021

RN, Emergency Department

Northeast Methodist Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2020

RN, Staff Nurse, PCU

Northeast Baptist Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Baptist School of Health Professions
01.2016 - 08.2018

Respiratory Therapist, CRT

Northeast Baptist Hospital
2009.06 - 2016.02

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Thomas Edison State University
Bob Pegel