Brett Hunt
Savannah,GA
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. Innovative, effective leader with the ability to train, supervise, and motivate. Extremely customer oriented. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s/Candler CCU/ICU
11.2017 - Current
- Worked as charge nurse and resource coordinator to help co-workers provide the best patient care possible and to be a resource for co-workers when needed
- Cared for pre/postoperative open-heart surgery patients, including but not limited to those undergoing CABG, Valve Replacement, Aortic Repair, and Pulmonary operations
- Managed the care of patients receiving Impella, EKOS and ECMO intervention
- Obtained Certification as a ECMO specialist to manage the ECMO system and the clinical needs of the patients on VV and VA ECMO
- Obtained AACN certification as a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided proficient monitoring of patients on respiratory ventilators, CVVHD, Balloon Pumps, and Arctic Sun.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Memorial Health Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Helped fellow team members to start up brand new CVICU unit that specializes in postoperative open-heart patients
- Cared for pre/postoperative open-heart patients, including but not limited to those undergoing CABG, valve replacements, including TAVR patients, Aortic repairs, and Pulmonary operations
- Cared and monitored patients receiving ECMO/CARDIO HELP
- Worked with co-workers as charge nurse to help collaboratively provide the best patient care possible
Registered Nurse, CCU/ICU
St. Joseph’s/Candler
02.2012 - 12.2014
- Cared for pre/postoperative open-heart surgery patients, including but not limited to those undergoing CABG, Valve Replacements, Aortic Repairs, and Pulmonary operations
- Worked collaboratively with surgeons, cardiologist, and other specialist to discuss and identify patients’ needs
- Served in preceptor training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided proficient monitoring of patients on respiratory ventilators, CRRT, Balloon Pumps, and Arctic Sun
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Worked as the night free charge nurse to help co-workers provide the best possible patient care possible and to be a resource for co-workers when needed.
Registered Nurse, ICU/NICU
The Medical Center
08.2009 - 01.2012
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Documented assessments, re-assessments, treatments and other interventions according to patients presenting condition
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12.2005
Skills
- Critical Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- High level of autonomy
- Staff Supervision
- Acute care expertise
- Cardiac Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Educationandorganizations
- Columbus State University Bachelor of Nursing, Vice President of Class
- University of Georgia, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Active member of Student Government Association
Certification
Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
Certified ECMO Specialist
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s/Candler CCU/ICU
11.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Memorial Health Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse, CCU/ICU
St. Joseph’s/Candler
02.2012 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, ICU/NICU
The Medical Center
08.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Georgia
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