Charles A. Cook
Brazil,IN
Summary
I am a fiercely compassionate and dedicated nursing professional, searching to obtain employment in the Emergency Department, involving many opportunities for advancement that will allow me to utilize my knowledge to gain further experiences and education in the career field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
IU Health Saxony Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Provided diligent patient transitions through the Emergency Department as Charge Nurse, starting with triaging patients in the waiting room, de-escalating irate patients/family members during busy times, and assisting co-workers when needed
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team
Lead Bartender
Outback Steakhouse
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Ensured a wonderful customer experience
- Provided meals and beverages before being requested
- Ensured other bar tenders kept up on daily responsibilities
Volunteer
Big Wrench BBQ
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Organized a schedule of events and dates for weekly lunch specials that attract customers
- Learned organization skills by counting the money made at the end of the day
- Benefited my communication skills by taking orders from customers
Lifeguard/Manager
Forest Park Pool
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Supervised the activity of thousands of children in order to draw in more customers
- Began understanding how to deal with unruly patrons in a professional manner
- Began to learn the process and job expectations of being a professional manager
Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach
Mooresville High School
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Took the Junior-Varsity team to tournaments and was responsible for their safety and lives
- Trained the varsity as the main drill instructor during practice
- Created practice plans/ran several practices including showing and teaching new moves for better performance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2022
Skills
- Extensive clinical experience
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV preceptor
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Organizational skills
- Ability to thrive under pressure
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to handle constructive criticism
Accomplishments
- 1x Daisy Award Honoree
- Recipient of 24 Daisy Award nominations
- Recipient of 1 Lasting Impression Award nomination
- Recipient of a Saxony Star Award (Employee of the Month)
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Access-Expert Award
- Most Likely to get the "Train Wreck Patient" Award
Certification
- BLS Certification
- ALS Certification
- PALS Certification
- NIHSS
- Moderate Sedation Certification
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
IU Health Saxony Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Lead Bartender
Outback Steakhouse
02.2019 - 06.2022
Volunteer
Big Wrench BBQ
10.2018 - 11.2018
Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach
Mooresville High School
10.2017 - 03.2018
Lifeguard/Manager
Forest Park Pool
05.2016 - 08.2018
- BLS Certification
- ALS Certification
- PALS Certification
- NIHSS
- Moderate Sedation Certification
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
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