Brian Sutton
Sheridan,WY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in ACLS, PALS, ENPC and TNCC. Proven ability to deliver critical care in high-pressure environments while advocating for patient safety and comfort.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Delivered critical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and responding promptly to emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing team skills through knowledge sharing and support.
- Streamlined triage processes, improving response times for emergency cases significantly.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patients' responses to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and streamline treatment processes.
- Addressed complex psychosocial needs of patients through collaboration with social workers, case managers, therapists, and other support staff.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention or monitoring within the facility setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment for patients, utilizing effective communication skills and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced patient care outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement patient care strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Registered Nurse, Radiology/Cath Lab
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment protocols.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sheridan College
Sheridan, WY05-2014
Skills
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENPC
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Radiology/Cath Lab
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sheridan College