Carmen D. Cosmen
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Clarksburg,MD
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Summary
Energetic adult critical care nurse with 12+ years of exceptional clinical and patient communication skills in a high volume medical ICU. Comfortable in a fast-paced intensive care unit. Known for the ability to quickly and effectively discern needs, solve problems, and strengthen relationships with a high volume of diverse patients and family members, while maintaining a composed, diplomatic, and helpful demeanor. Excellent bedside manner with proven ability to quickly establish rapport with patients and medical staff. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, electronic medical records, and EPIC.
Overview
7
7
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Staff Nurse
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
- Assessed ventilators, invasive catheters, feeding tubes and all other life-saving equipment for safety and functionality.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to adult ICU patients.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Trained new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in adult critical care units.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Emergency Room Charge/Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Naval Hospital Yokosuka
Yokosuka, Japan
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Followed facility policies, OSHA safety rules and HIPAA regulations to maintain legal compliance.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
ICU Charge/Staff Nurse
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Fort Belvoir, VA
07.2014 - 02.2018
- Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
ICU Charge/Staff Nurse
Naval Hospital San Diego
San Diego, CA
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S - Nursing
01.2005 - 12.2008
Skills
Adult ICU expert
Interpersonal Communication
Multitasking abilities
Verbal and written communication
Teamwork
Collaboration
Detail-oriented
Family advocacy
Staff Management
Patient Care
Critical Care Nursing
Critical Care
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
Timeline
ICU Staff Nurse - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
06.2020 - 03.2021
Emergency Room Charge/Staff Nurse, Emergency Department - Naval Hospital Yokosuka
03.2018 - 05.2020
ICU Charge/Staff Nurse - Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
07.2014 - 02.2018
ICU Charge/Staff Nurse - Naval Hospital San Diego
07.2011 - 07.2014
Neumann University - Bachelor of Science (B.S, Nursing
01.2005 - 12.2008