Cameron Clay
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse from Covenant Children's Hospital, adept in critical care protocols and emergency response, showcases exceptional critical thinking and teamwork. Spearheaded patient safety initiatives, significantly enhancing care quality. Expert in managing critical situations with proficiency in advanced life support, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Nurse
Covenant Children's Hospital
Lubbock, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed and monitored the condition of patients while in flight to ensure safety and comfort.
- Reviewed pre-flight briefing information pertinent to the specific mission being flown.
- Facilitated communication between family members and significant others concerning patient status while in-flight.
- Provided patient education regarding illness or injury prior to arrival at destination facility.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to patient care services offered in-flight.
- Spoke in calm tones to patients, explaining tasks being performed to keep anxiety levels low.
- Administered medications according to established protocols within scope of practice guidelines.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Ensured aircraft was stocked appropriately with necessary supplies and equipment required for safe transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Restocked flight bags and cleaned and maintained aircraft equipment to prepare for next flight.
- Adjusted therapies during transport to respond to changes in patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature, respiration rate and pain level during flight.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Managed emergency situations that may arise during flights such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Utilized nursing processes to deliver quality care to critically ill or injured patients aboard fixed-wing aircraft, rotor-wing aircraft and ground ambulances.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members on the ground to facilitate continuity of care upon arrival at destination facility.
- Performed lifesaving procedures in transit, which included CPR and endotracheal intubation.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Coordinated with ground personnel for transport needs, equipment requirements, and resources.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments provided during flight based on patient response.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for trauma victims en route to a higher level of care facility.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of care to each and every patient from initial contact until delivery to receiving hospital.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as administering oxygen, IVs, medications, CPR, and intubation.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Covenant Children's Hospital
Lubbock, TX
11.2015 - Current
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care, staying updated with the latest ICU practices and technologies.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated families on proper homecare techniques for post-discharge planning purposes.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
Neonatal Transport Nurse
Covenant Children's Hospital
Lubbock, TX
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Maintained a clean work environment by following all safety protocols.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with receiving medical staff upon arrival at destination facility.
- Responded rapidly in emergency situations, providing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Ensured the safe transport of neonatal patients to and from medical facilities.
- Performed advanced life support measures such as intubation and chest compressions when necessary.
- Conducted assessments of newborns prior to and during transport.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs.
- Educated family members on pre-transport instructions while providing comfort and reassurance.
- Monitored equipment performance throughout transports to ensure proper functioning.
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care for neonatal patients.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of patients onto ambulances or aircrafts safely using specialized pediatric equipment.
- Assessed potential risks associated with transports before initiating them.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications according to established protocols.
- Provided feedback on transport experiences to help improve processes.
- Facilitated communication between referring hospitals and receiving facilities regarding patient condition and treatment plan.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Lubbock Christain University
Lubbock, TX12-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Covenant School of Nursing
Lubbock, TX12-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Critical care protocols
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Stress resilience
- Advanced life support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Intravenous therapy
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Respiratory maintenance
- Endotracheal intubation
- ECG
- Point of care testing
- Medical histories and assessments
- Adaptable and flexible
- Teamwork
- Specimen collection
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Prehospital trauma life support
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Certified in CPR/AED
Affiliations
Involved in all public relation events for Kite Flight.
Trainer at CrossFit gym.
Nutritional consultant.
Involved in multiple activities with church group helping those in need throughout the year.
Provides outreach education to smaller hospitals in the region.
Accomplishments
- Pupilometer, Isolation, and Delirium Champion in the PICU.
- Created the Delirium scoring tool for the entire Providence network for children's hospitals.
- Relief charge nurse for PICU for the last 5 years.
- Created the pediatric transport bags and medication bags for when the team first started.
Certification
- CCRN
- C-NPT
- Paramedic
- ENPC
- TNCC
- NRP
- STABLE
- PALS
- ACLS
Timeline
Flight Nurse
Covenant Children's Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Neonatal Transport Nurse
Covenant Children's Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Covenant Children's Hospital
11.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Lubbock Christain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Covenant School of Nursing
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