Cody Yonts
Louisville
Summary
Experienced with emergency medical care, providing swift and effective treatment in critical situations. Utilizes advanced clinical skills and sound judgment to manage complex patient cases. Track record of maintaining calm under pressure and ensuring seamless team coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Emergency department Nurse
Norton Women’s and Children’s
08.2024 - Current
- Decreased wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
- Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced medical environment.
- Administered life-saving interventions including CPR, defibrillation shocks, or advanced airway management techniques during cardiac emergencies.
- Mentored and guided new nursing staff members, offering constructive feedback to help them develop their skills and adapt to the fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
Emergency department Registered Nurse
University Of Kentucky Healthcare
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Level 1 trauma Center
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
Emergency department technichian
Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Working daily alongside a full team of all disciplines within the hospital as well as providing both preventative care and treatment to patients
- Responsibilities include: casting, vital signs, phlebotomy, ensuring appropriate supplies present in care areas
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of medical supplies to maintain adequate stock levels within the Emergency Department.
Nursing Assistant - House Float
Baptist Health Louisville
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Floating within all units of the hospital as needed, ensuring flexibility and a willingness to work
- Responsibilities include: vital signs, assisting with ADLs, bathing patients, providing a clean and healing environment for patients
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursings
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY06.2023
No Degree - Nursing
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY08.2020
Skills
- Triage assessment
- Trauma nursing
- Airway management
- Fracture management
- Quality improvement
- Obstetric emergencies
- Clinical documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education
- Clear patient communication
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
Certification
- TNCC Certification, 11/01/27
- ENPC Certification, 11/01/27
- ACLS Certification, 09/01/25
- PALS Certification, 10/01/25
- BLS Certification, 04/01/26
Unit Based Council Member
Acted as the chair of the unit based council, currently an active member of the council
Nursing Congress
Current Member of Nursing Congress
Timeline
Emergency department Nurse
Norton Women’s and Children’s
08.2024 - Current
Emergency department Registered Nurse
University Of Kentucky Healthcare
07.2023 - 08.2024
Emergency department technichian
Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2023
Nursing Assistant - House Float
Baptist Health Louisville
10.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursings
Galen College of Nursing
No Degree - Nursing
Jefferson Community And Technical College