CHARLES SPINKS
Alvaton,KY
Summary
Exemplary and determined Registered Nurse with experience caring for critically ill patients, eager to build on knowledge and excellent patient care skills gained as CVICU and CCU nurse. Adept at communicating and working with nursing staff to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to achieve patient care goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Experience with inotrope and vasopressor medications including: dopamine, dobutamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, and neosynephrine
- Provided Continuous Renal Replacement to patients
- Assessed and managed devices during patient care including: VADs, IABP, ECMO, and Impella
- Managed immediate Post op heart and vascular surgeries
- Cared for unstable Targeted Temperature Management patients including: BIS monitoring, Titratable paralytics, and TOF monitoring
- Proficiency in assessing, monitoring, and troubleshooting PA, CVP, and arterial lines.
Registered Nurse
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Fargo, ND
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including: IMC and ICU patients in a COVID unit
Registered Nurse
White Plains Hospital Wph
White Plains, NY
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in COVID-19 and CCU critical care units.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Greenview Regional Hospital
Bowling Green, KY
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Travel Nurse
Vanderbilt University Hospital
Nashville, TN
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Surgical critical care units.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols and best practices.
Clinical Staff Leader
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Led staff training initiatives to enhance patient care standards and team performance.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement patient-centered care strategies.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medical Center Bowling Green
Bowling Green, KY
03.2025 - Current
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Administered complex medications and therapies to critically ill patients across multiple units.
- Monitored vital signs, interpreting data to identify changes in patient conditions rapidly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Belmont University
Nashville, TN12.2018
No Degree - Health Sciences
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TNSkills
- Clinical Preceptor
- CRRT
- Blood gas interpretation
- Assessment and care for IABP, LVADS, ECMO
- Management of Ventilated patients
- TTM
- Titration of Vasopressors
- Compassionate care
- Staff development
- Clinical instruction
- Staff management
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medical Center Bowling Green
03.2025 - Current
Clinical Staff Leader
Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.2024 - 03.2025
Travel Nurse
Vanderbilt University Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, ICU
Greenview Regional Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
White Plains Hospital Wph
01.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
10.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
02.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Belmont University
No Degree - Health Sciences
Nashville State Community College