Cameron Phillips
Boston,MA
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled ICU nurse with extensive experience in neuro critical care, trauma step-down, and various step-down units as a travel nurse. Adept at managing complex cases, including ventilator support, trauma recovery, and post-surgical care across diverse healthcare settings. Proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and provide exceptional patient care. Strong communicator with a commitment to improving patient outcomes and ensuring quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care Nurse
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Patient Care: Provided comprehensive care to critically ill neuro patients, including those with severe brain injuries, strokes, and neurological disorders.
- Monitoring: Utilized advanced and invasive monitoring equipment to track vital signs, intracranial pressure, and neurological status; interpreted data to make critical decisions.
- Medication Administration: Administered medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed, including managing and titrating vasoactive drugs and anti-seizure medications.
- Neurological Assessments: Performed detailed neurological assessments and documented changes in patient condition, ensuring timely reporting to the healthcare team.
- Ventilator Management: Managed and monitored patients on mechanical ventilation, working with respiratory therapists to adjust settings as needed to optimize respiratory support and ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, and rehabilitation specialists, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Family Communication: Provided education and emotional support to patients' families, explaining treatment plans, potential outcomes, and addressing concerns.
- Emergency Response: Responded swiftly and effectively to emergencies, such as seizures, brain herniation, and other acute neurological events.
- Charge Nurse Duties: Oversaw and coordinated daily unit operations, including staff assignments, patient flow, and resource management. Act as the primary point of contact for the healthcare team and address any issues or concerns that arise during shifts.
Travel Nurse
Cross Country Nurses
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Step-Down Care: Delivered high-quality, step-down level of care to patients across various units, including COVID units, med-surg units, telemetry units, and specialized units such as liver and kidney transplant units.
- Adaptability: Quickly adapted to different hospital environments and unit protocols, effectively integrating into diverse healthcare teams and maintaining continuity of care.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Worked collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to each unit’s specific needs.
- Emergency Response: Managed and responded to acute changes in patient conditions, including handling emergencies such as sudden declines in health, postoperative complications, and COVID-19 related issues.
- Patient Education: Educated patients and their families about care plans, discharge instructions, and lifestyle adjustments needed for optimal recovery and health maintenance.
Trauma Registered Nurse
Broward Health Medical Center
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Trauma Care: Provided specialized step-down care for patients transitioning from the emergency department (ED) and ICU, including those with traumatic injuries, complex fractures, and surgical interventions.
- Patient Monitoring: Monitored and assessed patients recovering from trauma-related conditions, ensuring timely detection and response to any changes in their clinical status.
- Collaboration with ED and ICU: Coordinated with the ED and ICU teams to ensure smooth transitions of care for patients, including participating in handoffs and updates on patient conditions.
- Care Planning: Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, trauma specialists, and physical therapists.
- Emergency Response: Responded to acute patient needs and potential complications, such as internal bleeding or respiratory distress, with prompt and effective interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2017
Associate of Arts - Undergraduate
Valencia College
Orlando, FL07.2013
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) 2015 - Current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2019 - Current
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2024 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) 2024 - Current
GRE Score- 321
Timeline
Intensive Care Nurse
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse
Cross Country Nurses
01.2021 - 03.2023
Trauma Registered Nurse
Broward Health Medical Center
11.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Associate of Arts - Undergraduate
Valencia College
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