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Charles Ward
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Pocomoke City,MD
Summary
Recent graduate of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program with 4 years and 7 months of professional experience in critical care telemetry & step down, and in intensive care at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Completed clinical rotations as a student nurse practitioner at the same facility. Prior critical care experience as an RN fueled passion for pursuing education as a nurse practitioner to provide optimal care for the community. Background and recent education as an acute care practitioner will ensure interdisciplinary collaboration to coordinate optimal care for patients in the acute care setting while adhering to guidelines.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificates
6
6
Years postsecondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional (As Needed)
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity levels and individual needs during 2-3 patient assignment ratios
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Student NP/Critical Care Rotation
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional-ICU/Pulmonology
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Learned Point of Care Ultrasounds and performed several with Matt at the bedside
- Successful placement of 2-central venous triple lumen central line for patients requiring critical medications
- Attempted radial arterial line placement
- Successfully completed several admission notes including initial care plans that were approved by Matt-clinical preceptor
- Participated in complex assessment, diagnosis and management of patients
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and patient care planning
- Completed assigned department learning daily
Student NP/Neurology Rotation
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Independently assessed patients with multiple neurological conditions accurately and with evolving competency
- Completed 4 Lumbar Punctures successfully
- Assisted in approximately eight lumbar punctures
- Successfully completed assigned learnings in department
- Participated in code strokes
Student NP/Internal Medicine-Emergency Department
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Improved in formulating relative differentials for appropriate testing, medical diagnosis, and treatment for up to 10+ new patients daily
- Consulted various departments
- Independently assessed 10+ patients daily and consistently through clinical
- Learned guideline driven care in the acute care setting versus outpatient management
- Performed assigned learnings to improve regularly
- Collaborated with the internal medicine team learning appropriate placement of patients
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Atlantic General Health
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted in bedside procedures
- Assignments of 2-5 patients daily
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Titration/tapering of vasoactive medications
- 26-weeks of contract while full time
- Conscious sedation administration and management
- Managing the Paralyzed patients
- Prone the ARDS patients
- Managing Intubated patients
- Administering Massive Blood Transfusions (Level 1)
- Levels 1 through Level 3 Trauma
- Providing End-of-Life care to patients and families
- Management and application of the transvenous pacemaker, epicardial pacemaker, and external pacing
- Managing external ventricular drains with transducing (ICP, CPP)
- Learning several bedside procedures such as endoscopy, bronchoscopy, thoracenteses, paracentesis, central line insertions, and quick stabilization of the trauma patient
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided care to 4 to 5 patients each assignment/shift
- Administered Cardiac drips, management of Chest Tubes, and management of continuous telemetry.
- Management of critical care patients with renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory failure.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to provide interventions to stabilize, and reach positive patient outcomes.
- Gained knowledge in feeding pumps, blood administration, IV compatibilities, Central line management, implantable port access, benzodiazepine withdrawal and alcohol withdrawal.
Nursing Student-5 Layfield
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 02.2020
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Nursing Student-5 South
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, IV catheter insertion and airway management
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates to the RN
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
Nursing Student
Atlantic General Hospital-Medical Surgical Unit
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Updated patient charts using PERKS with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
Practical Nursing Student
PRMC-L & D And Mother Baby Units
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Learned how to perform newborn assessments while assisting the mothers with care needs
Practical Nursing Student
Dorchester General Hospital-Psychiatric Rotation
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Used therapeutic communication to assist clients in completing short term personal goals
- Cared for clients with diseases including schizophrenia, substance abuse/alcohol abuse, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder
- Led 1 successful group therapy session
Nursing Student
Peninsula Regional Medical Center- 5 Layfield
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
Practical Nursing Student
Peninsula Regional Medical Center-5 South
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions with patients, families, and healthcare team members while maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.
Nursing Student
Peninsula Regional Medical Center-5 West
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
Restaurant General Manager
McDonald's
12.2004 - 05.2017
- Balanced labor costs and food costs while generating a fair profit for the owners.
- Trained salary employees such as; assistant managers, general managers and supervisors.
- Hired, trained, promoted and led a team of employees up to +70 from basic crew to certified shift managers.
- Hamburger University Graduate
Certification
Maryland RN & NP license #R244850
Education
Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD05.2020
Skills
Assessment and evaluation
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Quote
Wisdom comes not from age, but from education and learning
Socrates
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Maryland Nurses Association
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- American Nurses Association
Software
Microsoft Word/Powerpoint
Zoom meetings
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsTimeline
Student NP/Critical Care Rotation
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional-ICU/Pulmonology
02.2025 - 05.2025
Student NP/Neurology Rotation
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
12.2024 - 02.2025
Student NP/Internal Medicine-Emergency Department
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
09.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional (As Needed)
07.2023 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Atlantic General Health
07.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
09.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
10.2020 - 09.2021
Nursing Student-5 Layfield
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 02.2020
Nursing Student-5 South
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 02.2020
Nursing Student
Atlantic General Hospital-Medical Surgical Unit
10.2019 - 11.2019
Practical Nursing Student
PRMC-L & D And Mother Baby Units
05.2019 - 07.2019
Practical Nursing Student
Dorchester General Hospital-Psychiatric Rotation
03.2019 - 04.2019
Nursing Student
Peninsula Regional Medical Center- 5 Layfield
02.2019 - 03.2019
Practical Nursing Student
Peninsula Regional Medical Center-5 South
01.2019 - 02.2019
Nursing Student
Peninsula Regional Medical Center-5 West
10.2018 - 12.2018
Restaurant General Manager
McDonald's
12.2004 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Wor-Wic Community College
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