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Craig Simpson

Saint Clair Shores,MI

Summary

I am a dedicated and compassionate medical ICU nurse with three years of experience in providing critical care to patients in a high-acuity setting. I am adept at working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, and skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure positive patient outcomes. I am steadfast in advancing my clinical knowledge and pursuing a career in anesthesia. I am seeking to utilize my experience in the MICU and strong clinical skills to excel in your program and positively contribute to the field of anesthesia.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit

Corewell Health
Royal Oak, MI
04.2022 - Current
  • Full Time: 36 hours/week
  • 20 bed Medical Intensive Care Unit
  • Nurse Preceptor to new hires and students
  • Care of septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and hypovolemic shock patients
  • Management of high-acuity patients requiring mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, drains, chest tubes, invasive monitoring, and post-procedural monitoring.
  • Management of multiple drips including vasoactive medications, neuromuscular blocking agents, antiarrhythmic agents, sedation agents, etc.
  • Assist in bedside intubations, central line placement, arterial line placement, emergent codes, procedures including bedside bronchoscopies, EGD's, LP's, etc.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes

Emergency Medical Technician

Patriot Ambulance Service
Flint, MI
04.2018 - 12.2021
  • Full time: 40 hours/week
  • Evaluated scenes quickly and implemented life-saving measures based on knowledgeable condition assessments and extensive training.
  • Delivered emergency medical care with excellent triage abilities, medical knowledge, and sensitivity to different cultural backgrounds.
  • Collaborated with local fire departments and police while responding to emergency calls

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
08-2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI
03-2022

Skills

  • Critical care management
  • Time management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Excellent communication
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Attention to detail
  • Creative problem solving
  • Patient education
  • Collaboration

Certification

State of Michigan Registered Nurse - Expires 4/2026

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Expires 8/2025

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Expires 12/2025

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Expires 8/2025

National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Expires 9/2026

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - Expires 4/2028

Affiliations

Unit Professional Nursing Council

Unit Scheduling Committee

Unit Magnet Representative

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Accomplishments

2023 Nurses Week Poster Award - Sedation Awakening Trials in the MICU

  • 4 East MICU, May 2023

High Honors (GPA: 3.85)

  • Mott Community College

Cum Laude (GPA: 3.73)

  • Oakland University

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit

Corewell Health
04.2022 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Patriot Ambulance Service
04.2018 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oakland University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Charles Stewart Mott Community College

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