Chad Kirby
Registered Nurse
Marysville,CA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Compassionate Critical Care Nurse with background in providing care in high-stress environments. Skilled in rapidly assessing patient conditions and developing immediate care plans. Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Assisted with intubation, ventilator management and chest tube insertion as needed.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue events occurring within the unit.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Performed wound care management for trauma patients, including suturing of lacerations and debridement of wounds.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while providing care within the unit.
- Monitored vital signs to detect changes in patient status, such as heart rate, blood pressure and respiratory rate.
- Provided direct patient care in a Trauma ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Educated family members about the nature of the injury and illness and provided emotional support during times of crisis or stress.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Coordinated care for critical issues such as cerebral edema and intracranial pressure, hemodynamic instability and spinal injuries.
- Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
- Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
Registered Nurse
Rideout Hospital/ Adventist health
Marysville, CA
05.2007 - 03.2021
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members regarding treatment plans for each patient served.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss best practices related to critical care management.
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and modify individualized care plans.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Respiratory Therapist
Rideout Memorial Hospital
Marysville, CA
05.1999 - 05.2014
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - ADN ( Nursing)
Butte College
Oroville, CA05-2006
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
Butte College
Oroville, CA05-1999
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Blood transfusion
- Intravenous therapy
- Pressor/Sedation administration and titration
- Antibiotic administration
- Central line management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Chest tube management
- Traumatic brain injury care
- Seizure management
- Intracranial pressure monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Spinal cord injury care
- Neurology assessments
- Sedation management
- Oxygen therapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Enteral feeding
- Cerebral perfusion management
- Neurological monitoring
Certification
- TNCC
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Rideout Hospital/ Adventist health
05.2007 - 03.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Rideout Memorial Hospital
05.1999 - 05.2014
- TNCC
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Associate of Applied Science - ADN ( Nursing)
Butte College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
Butte College
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