CEDRIC YOUNG
Elmore,AL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong cardiovascular background and over 150 hours of ICU clinical experience. Expertise in high-acuity care, intravenous therapy, sepsis management, and wound care. Led initiatives as a Sepsis Champion, delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced critical care settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Health
, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated care plans, medications, wound care, and vital signs monitoring to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.
- Responded to emergencies with immediate, decisive care, ensuring patient safety and stabilization.
- Provided patient education and support by teaching health strategies and offering emotional assistance.: Teaching patients and families health strategies, providing emotional support, and encouraging well-being.
- Maintained accurate patient records to comply with healthcare standards.
Advanced Nurse Extern
Baptist Health
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered direct patient care in acute care settings with exposure to high-acuity and ICU-level patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in physical assessments, sterile technique, and point-of-care testing.
- Assisted RNs with bedside procedures and patient assessments to enhance quality of care.
- Strengthened clinical judgment through real-time monitoring of patients and collaboration with healthcare team.
- Supported patient safety initiatives and ensured compliance with hospital protocols to uphold standards.
Cardiac Stress Technician
Healthscan Imaging
03.2018 - 01.2024
- Executed nuclear stress testing and cardiac rhythm monitoring, providing critical interpretation for patient care.
- Administered radioactive isotopes (Myoview, Thallium-201) per protocol.
- Initiated and maintained IV access for diagnostic procedures (extensive IV experience).
- Educated and prepared patients for procedures, ensuring safety and understanding.
- Documented results accurately and collaborated with physicians to ensure timely and informed decision-making.
- Trained new staff on procedures and best practices to enhance team competency.
Behavioral Health Technician
Laurelwood
01.2021 - 05.2023
Diagnostic Medical Specialist
Healthscan Imaging
07.2016 - 03.2018
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Science Education
Wallace Community College
Selma, AL 08.2025 - 05.2026
Medical Assistant Certification -
Fortis College
Montgomery , AL 09.2014 - 08.2015
Welding Certification -
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville , FL 09.2013 - 04.2014
Skills
- Critical Care & ICU Exposure
- Advanced IV Therapy & Vascular Access
- Sepsis Recognition & Early Intervention
- Wound Care & Skin Integrity Management
- Cardiac Monitoring & Rhythm Interpretation
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Rapid Response & Emergency Support
- Patient Assessment & Clinical Judgment
- Infection Control & Sterile Technique
- EHR Documentation & Care Coordination
- Precepting & Staff Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Advanced IV insertion & maintenance
- Medication administration (IV, IM, SQ)
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Sepsis screening & management
- Wound care & infection prevention
- Patient triage & prioritization
- EHR systems & clinical documentation
- Vital signs & comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
Key Clinical Skills
- Advanced IV insertion & maintenance
- Medication administration (IV, IM, SQ)
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Sepsis screening & management
- Wound care & infection prevention
- Patient triage & prioritization
- EHR systems & clinical documentation
- Vital signs & comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
Credentials
RN
Leadership Specialized Roles
- Sepsis Champion, Promoted early recognition and rapid intervention; supported compliance with sepsis bundles
- Wound Care Experience, Assisted with wound assessment, dressing changes, and prevention strategies
- Clinical Preceptor / Trainer, Educated nurses and students on IV starts, assessments, and clinical skills
Licensure Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Add State & License #
- Licensed Practical Nurse- AL| License # 2-079218
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Associate Degree in Nursing - Science Education
Wallace Community College
08.2025 - 05.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Health
08.2024 - Current
Advanced Nurse Extern
Baptist Health
11.2023 - 08.2024
Behavioral Health Technician
Laurelwood
01.2021 - 05.2023
Cardiac Stress Technician
Healthscan Imaging
03.2018 - 01.2024
Diagnostic Medical Specialist
Healthscan Imaging
07.2016 - 03.2018
Medical Assistant Certification -
Fortis College
09.2014 - 08.2015
Welding Certification -
Tulsa Welding School
09.2013 - 04.2014