Christopher Twombly
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Proficient Registered Nurse with two years of Emergency department experience and over a year of SICU experience. Triaged patients according to various levels of severity as well as cared for patients requiring Balloon Pump, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, and Impella Devices. Provided postoperative care to unstable and critically ill patients along with experience as a Relief Charge Nurse and ECMO Specialist.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECMO Specialist
Covenant Medical Center
2023.11 - Current
- Monitored and adjusted ECMO circuit settings to maintain hemodynamic stability of ECMO patients and maintain parameters established by the ECMO Physician
- Assessed cardiopulmonary status of ECMO patients through test results such as ABGs and CBCs
- Evaluated patients for potential clotting complications and adjusted Heparin infusion per ECMO Heparin protocol.
BSN, RN
Covenant Medical Center SICU
2023.01 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly and accurately assess patient dispositions and provide care accordingly
- Titrated sedative and vasopressive medications to maintain hemodynamics of critically ill patients
- Managed CRRT, Balloon pump, Impella, and open heart patients
- SICU Relief Charge Nurse.
BSN, RN
Covenant Medical Center ER
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Provided bedside emergency medical care along with an emergency care team
- Triaged patients according to severity and determined level of care needed for appropriate treatment
- Preceptor for newly hired registered nurses
- Emergency Department Relief Charge Nurse.
EMT
TAC MED ambulance service
2018.12 - 2019.08
- Responded to emergency and scheduled ambulance transports
- Provided medical care for extended periods while transporting long distances
- Evaluated patient dispositions and provided care accordingly.
EMT
Stewart's Ambulance
- 2018.01
- Responded to 911 emergency calls and scheduled ambulance transports
- Evaluated the conditions of critical patients on scene
- Provided emergency medical care on scene and in transport.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Lubbock, TXBachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXWilderness Emergency Medical Technician Training -
SOLO School of Wilderness Medicine
Conway, NHSkills
Preceptor for new graduate nurses
CRRT trained
Impella trained
IABP certified
Proficient in the care of open heart patients
VV and VA ECMO certified
Certification
- PALS
- ALS
- BLS
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- Texas Licensed - Emergency Medical Technician
- Wilderness Trained Emergency Medical Technician
Accomplishments
- Graduated Cum Laude with B.S. in Kinesiology from Texas Tech University in 2018
- President’s list: Spring 2015, Spring 2018
- Dean’s list: Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Summer 2020
Timeline
ECMO Specialist
Covenant Medical Center
2023.11 - Current
BSN, RN
Covenant Medical Center SICU
2023.01 - Current
BSN, RN
Covenant Medical Center ER
2021.01 - 2023.01
EMT
TAC MED ambulance service
2018.12 - 2019.08
EMT
Stewart's Ambulance
- 2018.01
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
Texas Tech University
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician Training -
SOLO School of Wilderness Medicine
- PALS
- ALS
- BLS
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- Texas Licensed - Emergency Medical Technician
- Wilderness Trained Emergency Medical Technician
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