Carmen D. Cosmen
Clarksburg,MD
Summary
Experienced Senior Registered Nurse with 18 years in Interventional Radiology and Critical Care. Managed high-acuity patients and led unit operations as Charge Nurse, optimizing workflow in dynamic environments. Combines civilian and military nursing experience, emphasizing patient safety, team leadership, and complex clinical decision-making.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiology Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse
Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, MD
08.2011 - Current
- Provided pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care for complex IR cases
- Administer and monitor moderate sedation with strong focus on patient safety
- Collaborated with physicians, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams
- Led daily operations of high-volume IR suite, managing staffing, scheduling, and optimizing patient throughput
- Streamlined workflow and improved case turnover in IR suite
- Precepted and mentored staff, enhancing onboarding processes and supporting competency development
ICU Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed care for ventilated patients, vasoactive infusions, and high-acuity conditions to maintain patient stability
- Coordinated multidisciplinary rounds and care planning, facilitating collaboration among healthcare professionals
- Directed unit operations, overseeing staffing and patient assignments to ensure optimal care delivery
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
U.S. Naval Hospital
Yokosuka, Japan
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Led trauma and emergency response efforts, coordinating multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes
- Supervised ED operations, triage, and patient flow to ensure timely and effective patient care
- Assisted staff during critical incidents to ensure effective operations
ICU Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse
USNS Comfort – U.S. Navy Hospital Ship
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed critically ill patients in resource-limited settings, ensuring optimal care despite challenges.
- Led humanitarian operations, coordinating efforts to provide critical care in disaster situations.
- Provided intensive care unit services during disaster response efforts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
ICU Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse
Naval Medical Center San Diego
San Diego, CA
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Coordinated patient care and staffing as charge nurse
- Coordinated patient care and staffing as charge nurse, ensuring optimal resource allocation and quality of care
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Staff/Charge Nurse
Keystone Health Center
Chester
12.2008 - 05.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care protocols and enhancing patient safety.
- Managed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, streamlining processes for better patient flow.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Executive
Chamberlain University
IL 07.2025 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Aston Mills, PA 05.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
- Interventional Radiology (IR) Procedures & Sedation
- Hemodynamic Monitoring & Critical Care Management
- Ventilator & Vasoactive Drip Management
- Emergency & Trauma Response (TNCC Certified)
- Radiology Workflow Management
- Procedural Patient Flow & Throughput Optimization
- ICU Leadership & Charge Nurse Operations
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Quality & Safety Compliance
- Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorders
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Maryland, 12/27
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Leadership Highlights
- 10+ years of charge nurse leadership across IR, ICU, and ED
- Strong operational oversight in high-acuity environments
- Proven ability to optimize workflow and patient throughput
- Experience in both civilian and military healthcare systems
Timeline
Master of Science - Nurse Executive
Chamberlain University
07.2025 - 05.2026
ICU Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
05.2020 - 08.2021
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
U.S. Naval Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2020
ICU Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse
USNS Comfort – U.S. Navy Hospital Ship
09.2017 - 12.2017
Interventional Radiology Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse
Suburban Hospital
08.2011 - Current
ICU Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse
Naval Medical Center San Diego
07.2011 - 07.2014
Staff/Charge Nurse
Keystone Health Center
12.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
05.2004 - 05.2008