Chad Zechmann
Easley,SC
Summary
Dedicated professional with 30 years of combined experience as a R.N. (23 years) L.P.N. (7 years) on Med/Surg, Oncology, PCU, Angioplasty and Ortho floors. Seasoned Healthcare professional with strong background in patient advocacy and medical support. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability. Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EPIC charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Day shift float pool
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Portland, OR
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Floated to Cardiac, Med/Surg, Medical, Oncology and Orthopedics floor to help where needed.
Full time day shift as a staff R.N.
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Newberg, OR
01.2016 - 01.2023
- On a 28 bed Med/Surg floor.
Night shift as a staff R.N.
Providence Portland Medical Center
Portland, OR
01.2014 - 01.2016
- On a 28 bed Medical Oncology floor.
Staff R.N./Charge Nurse
Lee Memorial Health Systems
Fort Myers, FL
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Worked both shifts as a staff R.N./charge nurse on a 21 bed Medical Oncology floor, Cardiac/Angioplasty and a Float Pool rotating between 4 hospitals.
L.P.N.
Medical Staffing Network
Fort Myers, FL
01.2001 - 01.2003
- L.P.N. at all area nursing homes and hospitals in an acute care setting. I specialized in Tele, Med/Surg and PCU.
Staff L.P.N./Charge nurse
Southwest Regional Medical Center
Fort Myers, FL
01.2000 - 01.2001
- On an Oncology/Orthopedic floor.
L.P.N.
Rapides Regional Medical Center
Alexandria, LA
01.1999 - 01.2000
- On Ortho/Neuro floor.
L.P.N.
U.S. Army
Fort Polk, LA
01.1991 - 01.1999
- L.P.N. for the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment Fort Polk, LA in a 20-bed holding ward in a field environment with one tour in Bosnia (3 years). L.P.N. at Bayne Jones Hospital, Fort Polk, LA in a 22-bed level 2 Newborn Nursery (1.5 yrs). Medical Specialist/Senior Line Medic for 501st Airborne Infantry platoon, Fort Richards, AK (4 years).
Education
E.M.T. -
Edison State College
Ft Meyers, FLAA Degree - undefined
Florida Southwestern State College
Fort Meyers, FL01-2003
Practical Nurse Course - undefined
Academy of Health Science Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg, NC01-1996
Diploma - undefined
Cape Coral High School
Cape Coral, FL01-1989
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- EPIC charting
- Tele interpretation
- Patient care assessment
- Tracheostomy care
- CPR/AED
- Patient and family advocacy
- Monitoring vital signs
- IV management
- Administer medication
- Training staff
- Pressure ulcer prevention
Timeline
Day shift float pool
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2026
Full time day shift as a staff R.N.
Providence Newberg Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2023
Night shift as a staff R.N.
Providence Portland Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Staff R.N./Charge Nurse
Lee Memorial Health Systems
01.2003 - 01.2014
L.P.N.
Medical Staffing Network
01.2001 - 01.2003
Staff L.P.N./Charge nurse
Southwest Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
L.P.N.
Rapides Regional Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2000
L.P.N.
U.S. Army
01.1991 - 01.1999
AA Degree - undefined
Florida Southwestern State College
Practical Nurse Course - undefined
Academy of Health Science Womack Army Medical Center
Diploma - undefined
Cape Coral High School
E.M.T. -
Edison State College