Bruce Clawson
Marion,IN
Summary
Dynamic emergency RN bringing 32 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.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Marion Health
06.2009 - 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.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Paramedic
Marion Health
01.1998 - 06.2009
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
Emergency Medical Technician
Marion Health
10.1991 - 01.1998
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
Kokomo, INSkills
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Trauma Nursing
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Marion Health
06.2009 - Current
Paramedic
Marion Health
01.1998 - 06.2009
Emergency Medical Technician
Marion Health
10.1991 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
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