Colton Rowland
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated and seasoned board certified Critical Care Registered Nurse with over six years of experience in the intensive care setting, including over five years of specialized expertise in a demanding 22-bed Neuro Trauma ICU at a Level 1 Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous process improvement, I am adept at providing compassionate and high-quality care to highly acute patients while remaining vigilant in recognizing and addressing early signs of patient decompensation. My proficiency in managing complex cases and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams has consistently resulted in optimal patient outcomes. Seeking a PRN position to leverage my expertise, passion for excellence, and dedication to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
University Of Colorado Health
04.2018 - Current
- Provide exceptional bedside nursing care to critically ill patients within a high-acuity 22-bed Neuro Trauma ICU at UC Health Memorial Hospital, recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- Serve as a Relief Critical Care Outreach Nurse (CCOR), swiftly reporting to rapid response, trauma, obstetrical hemorrhage, and code situations spanning diverse clinical environments, including the ED resuscitation bay, intraoperative settings, outpatient environments, inpatient acute care, and ICU.
- Collaborate seamlessly with physicians during the resuscitation of trauma and obstetrical hemorrhage patients, demonstrating adeptness in maintaining composure and delivering timely interventions to stabilize patients in critical condition.
- Assume the role of Relief Charge Nurse, exhibiting strong leadership and organizational abilities in overseeing patient care activities and optimizing unit efficiency during assigned shifts.
- Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration with physicians and floor nurses to address decompensating patients in rapid response scenarios, emphasizing early intervention strategies to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Act as a mentor and resource for junior staff members, offering guidance and support in navigating complex patient care situations and adhering to best practices in critical care nursing.
- Acquired valuable experience in caring for patients requiring advanced therapies such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), ICP monitoring and management, targeted temperature management, and many other advanced therapies and infusions.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Common Spirit Health (Formerly Centura Health)
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Completed rigorous New Graduate ICU Registered Nurse Program, gaining comprehensive training and hands-on experience in critical care nursing practices.
- Provided attentive and compassionate care to a diverse patient population within a combined 20-bed ICU setting, encompassing medical, trauma, and cardiac/balloon pump patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex medical conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, acute CVA and MI patients, among others, through diligent assessment, monitoring, and implementation of evidence-based interventions.
LPN/RN Corrections Nursing
YesCare (Formerly Corizon Health)
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Transitioned from a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role to a Registered Nurse (RN) position within YesCare, formerly Corizon Health, serving at the Florence Eyman Complex, Arizona Department of Corrections.
- Operated within a challenging environment, overseeing healthcare services for over 7,000 inmates distributed across five different units within the correctional facility.
- Functioned as a Med Pass Nurse in maximum-security units, administering medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency in conducting comprehensive health assessments, identifying emergent medical needs, and initiating appropriate interventions to stabilize inmates in crisis situations.
- Excelled as a Nightshift Triage Nurse, responding to inmate emergencies across the complex, including acute medical conditions, injuries, and psychiatric crises, effectively prioritizing care and coordinating with healthcare providers for further management.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and mental health professionals, to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to address the unique healthcare needs of inmates.
- Maintained meticulous documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Adapted quickly to the dynamic and fast-paced nature of correctional healthcare, demonstrating resilience, professionalism, and compassion in providing care to a diverse and often underserved patient population.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ05.2017
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Quality Improvement
- End of life care
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Patient Advocacy
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse RN.1650989 Colorado Board of Nursing, multi-state. Renewal 9/30/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, Renewal 01/2025
- Basic Life Support, renewal 01/2025
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, renewal 03/2025
- Critical Care Registered Nurse, 05/2019, renewal 04/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
University Of Colorado Health
04.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Common Spirit Health (Formerly Centura Health)
07.2017 - 04.2018
LPN/RN Corrections Nursing
YesCare (Formerly Corizon Health)
07.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
- Registered Nurse RN.1650989 Colorado Board of Nursing, multi-state. Renewal 9/30/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, Renewal 01/2025
- Basic Life Support, renewal 01/2025
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, renewal 03/2025
- Critical Care Registered Nurse, 05/2019, renewal 04/2025
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