Christopher Caughell
Madera,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Corrections
California Correctional Health Care Services, CCHCS
Chowchilla , CA
2024.03 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss current trends in emergency nursing practices.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Correctional RN
Wellpath
Merced , CA
2023.01 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse-Tele
Dignity Health
Merced , CA
2022.10 - 2023.01
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, Kidney Care
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clovis , CA
2022.05 - 2022.07
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Graduate Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City , OK
2021.01 - 2021.11
- Completed rounds to observe, assess, document and report patients' conditions.
- Administered medications and other treatments based on physician orders.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to cardiac and transplant patients in cardiac stepdown/IMC department.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Alerted physicians or other nursing staff of changes in patient condition.
Apprentice Electrician
IBEW Local
Oklahoma City , Oklahoma
2015.01 - 2018.05
- Installed/Repaired all aspects of construction electrical needs Blueprint reading Organized/cleaned work areas daily Strictly adhered to local and state electrical codes and regulations.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Managed repairs and maintenance work on client systems and confirmed system adherence to coding requirements.
- Utilized measuring and testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps accurately, efficiently and safely to complete installations and repairs.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in all work areas.
- Resolved issues with existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Demonstrated strong foundation of safety knowledge and implemented industry best practices.
Instrumentation/Electronics Technician
PPG Ind. Inc
Fresno , California
2011.09 - 2013.12
- Worked both independently and with crews to interpret electrical malfunctions and make repairs quickly to minimize downtime for customers.
- Executed excellent ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Modified, installed and repaired complex experimental and commercial electronic equipment.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Handled trouble calls on production and processing equipment and facilities.
Maintenance Mechanic
PPG Ind. Inc
Fresno , California
2008.09 - 2011.09
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards, including OSHA.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Inspected machines before and after use to ensure performance.
- Employed best maintenance and safety practices with minimal complaints, incidents or lost-time accidents.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
Machine Operator, Forklift Operator, Mainline Operator
PPG Ind. Inc
Fresno , California
2000.03 - 2008.09
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Created and maintained daily activity logs to track ongoing operational performance.
- Calibrated each machine at beginning and end of each shift.
- Put completed products into packages and moved to staging locations.
- Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
- Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Accomplished tasks according to schedule, assisting team members to meet deadlines.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK05.2021
Associate of Technical Studies - Industrial Technologies
San Joaquin Valley College
Fresno, California11.2011
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care planning
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Patient advising
- Medical assessment
- Checking oxygen levels
- Administering medicines
- IV drug therapy management
- Updating computer records
- Tracheostomy care
- Epic EHR Management
- Patient Care
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Taking vitals
- Family and patient support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Corrections
California Correctional Health Care Services, CCHCS
2024.03 - Current
Correctional RN
Wellpath
2023.01 - Current
Registered Nurse-Tele
Dignity Health
2022.10 - 2023.01
Registered Nurse, Kidney Care
Fresenius Kidney Care
2022.05 - 2022.07
Graduate Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center
2021.01 - 2021.11
Apprentice Electrician
IBEW Local
2015.01 - 2018.05
Instrumentation/Electronics Technician
PPG Ind. Inc
2011.09 - 2013.12
Maintenance Mechanic
PPG Ind. Inc
2008.09 - 2011.09
Machine Operator, Forklift Operator, Mainline Operator
PPG Ind. Inc
2000.03 - 2008.09
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City
Associate of Technical Studies - Industrial Technologies
San Joaquin Valley College
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