CRAIG JEFFERSON JR
1911 Rawlings St Richmond,,VA
Summary
Level 1 trauma center experienced nurse with demonstrated success in critical patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment. A leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches coworkers to meet high-performance standards. Seeking to obtain a position that would utilize my ability to work well with people, strong organizational skills, and educational background.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse
VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) STICU
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment for trauma ICU patients by enforcing strict infection control measures and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Provided ongoing education to nursing staff on current best practices in trauma ICU care, leading to improved clinical outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop optimal treatment plans, resulting in faster recovery times for patients.
- Mentored new nurses within the unit, contributing to their professional growth and overall team success.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the unit by participating in quality assurance initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care standards.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Served as a resource to other units within the hospital on trauma-related topics, fostering collaboration and sharing of best practices across departments.
- Ultrasound Trained
- Advanced CRRT Trained
Burn ICU RN
VCU (Evans-Haynes Burn Center)
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Advanced Burn and Wound Care
- Advanced Pain Management
- Post Anesthesia Management
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for · pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Management of Cultured Epithelial Autograph Patients
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes for the Burn Patient Population
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Participated departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
Patient Care Technician - CICU
HCA Health Services Of Virginia
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Obtaining vital signs, weights, and blood glucose for 12-bed unit
- Communicating critical vital signs to nursing staff
- Obtaining peripheral IV access
- Assist nursing staff and physicians with various bedside procedures when appropriate
- Performing and assisting patient with completion of personal hygiene including bathing, skincare, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting needs
- Maintaining ICU-driven infection control protocols
- Communicating various intake and output measurements to nurses
- Assisted in maintenance of healthy and safe work environment
Patient Care Technician - IVCU
HCA Health Services of Virgnia
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA05.2022
Skills
- Ultra Sound IV Placement
- Pain Management Expertise
- Mechanical Ventilation Expertise
- Burn Treatment Expertise
- Trauma Care Expertise
- Post-Transplant Patient Care
- Advanced Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Advocacy
- Health Education
- Facility Policies Improvement
- Sedation Management
- Committee Leadership
- Advanced Life Support Expertise
Accomplishments
- Patient Care Tech of the Year (2020) - Henrico Doctors Hospital (HCA)
- Awarded the Laurens Sartoris Commonwealth Legacy Nursing Scholarship (2022)
- Evan Haynes Burn Center Employee of the Month (Nurses Week 2023)
- Featured on UVA's (University of Virginia) School of Nursing webpage #MeetUsMonday
- Completed UVA's Nursing Mentorship Program (2024)
- Awarded VCU health STICU GEM award (2025)
- Awarded AACN "Courage to Soar" award (2025)
Affiliations
- AACN - American Associtaiton of Critical Care Nurses
- GRAC - The Greater Richmond Area Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- Sigma Theta Tau - National Nurses' Honor Society
Certification
- Certified RN · State of Virginia Licensed (Active)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support
- TCAR - Trauma Care After Resuscitation
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO)
- ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
Timeline
Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse
VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) STICU
10.2023 - Current
Burn ICU RN
VCU (Evans-Haynes Burn Center)
06.2022 - 10.2023
Patient Care Technician - CICU
HCA Health Services Of Virginia
03.2020 - 06.2022
Patient Care Technician - IVCU
HCA Health Services of Virgnia
04.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia
Associate of Science - Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Leadership
- Chair of the Hospital ICU Liberation Committee (2024 - Present) - Elected chair of the ICU Liberation Committee, working with multiple ICUs at VCU Health and various healthcare disciplines to enhance the implementation of the Society of Critical Care Medicine's ABCDEF bundle, helping patients transition out of the ICU.
- Liver Transplant Family EBP Project - Collaborated with various nurses and physicians to develop a tool that facilitates family meetings among multiple healthcare teams for transplant patients who are not achieving expected surgical outcomes. (2024)
- SAT/SBT Education Video - Created an SAT/SBT instructional video for nurses to improve ventilator weaning compliance in the ICU. (2023)
- Precepted naval nurses, EMTs, nursing students, and newly graduated nurses. (2023)