CALEY THURGOOD
Salt Lake City
Summary
Experienced Cardiovascular Acute Care Charge RN with extensive healthcare experience in urgent care, in-patient, and administrative settings. Possessing a deep knowledge of disease processes and patient care, prepared to contribute, excel, and lead in a team setting. Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through expertise, dedication, team development, and serving as a positive role model.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse & Charge Nurse
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinate patient flow, admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Manage shift operations and staffing needs in real time.
- Deliver care to adult patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and post-operative cardiac and vascular surgeries (e.g., cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker/AICD insertions, ablations, and stress tests).
- Administer and titrate cardiac medications (e.g., amiodarone, remodulin, dobutamine, milrinone, and nitroglycerin) and monitor for efficacy and adverse effects.
- Monitor patients on continuous telemetry, assess rhythm changes, and respond to emergent clinical deterioration.
- Support a culture of safety by adhering to protocols, participating in code and rapid response teams, and escalating changes in patient status.
Nurse Apprentice
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Work under the direct supervision of an RN to assess, plan, implement, and re-evaluate interventions.
Health Care Assistant
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assists the patient with ADLs and unit specific technical skills.
Patient Advocate Specialist
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Coordinates services, scheduling, and insurance verification to established and new patients within the Primary Care departments.
Nutrition Department Manger
Sprouts Market
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
Visual Merchandiser Lead
The Container Store
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Developed and executed engaging visual displays to enhance customer experience, drive sales and team development.
Assistant Store Manager
Fossil
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2013 - 06.2017
- Managed daily operations, oboarded team members, ensure optimal staff performance and customer satisfaction.
Front End Supervisor
Macey's Grocery Store
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2009 - 06.2013
- Supervised daily operations, enhance workflow efficiency and team productivity, ensuring adherence to company standards and policies.
Education
MSN - Leadership and Administration
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UTBSN -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT08.2023
ASN -
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT05.2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Preceptor
- Ventilator Management
- Wound Care
- Critical Thinking
- Interprofessional Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), UT
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2025
- Advanced Life Support (ALS), 2025
Accomplishments
SIGMA CHWE Presenter
Peer Mentor Program Creator
Unit's Shared Governance Chairman
Evidence-based Practice and Research Co-Chair
Discharge RN Pilot Program
Timeline
Registered Nurse & Charge Nurse
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics
07.2022 - Current
Nurse Apprentice
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics
01.2022 - 06.2022
Health Care Assistant
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics
08.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Advocate Specialist
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics
12.2020 - 08.2021
Nutrition Department Manger
Sprouts Market
03.2018 - 12.2020
Visual Merchandiser Lead
The Container Store
03.2017 - 04.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Fossil
10.2013 - 06.2017
Front End Supervisor
Macey's Grocery Store
05.2009 - 06.2013
MSN - Leadership and Administration
Southern Utah University
BSN -
University of Utah
ASN -
Salt Lake Community College