Curtis Ryser
BETHLEHEM
Summary
Clinical Nurse Educator + Cath and EP staff nurse delivering acute care for patients with unstable conditions in fast-paced departments. Functions as staff RN in multimodal unit as well as facilitate education and recertification of staff within department. Acts as shift supervisor and coordinates with management about department happenings and needs. Orders and evaluates diagnostic tests, interprets vital signs and laboratory data, and supports time-sensitive interventions including IV medication administration, blood product transfusions, and procedural assistance for intubation and cardioversion. Uses ultrasound guided IV insertion, external jugular access, and strong emergency response skills to move patients toward stabilization.
Overview
11
11
Certifications
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
05.2022 - Current
- Prepare patients for cardiac procedures by reviewing history, verifying orders, and explaining next steps clearly.
- Monitor vital signs and patient response during interventions, escalating concerns to the care team as needed.
- Assist physicians with catheterization procedures by positioning equipment and maintaining a sterile field.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses thoroughly in the medical record after each procedure.
- Insert ultrasound-guided and external jugular IV access to support difficult vascular access cases.
- Support moderate sedation workflows by monitoring patient comfort and reporting changes promptly.
- Assist with charge nurse duties by organizing assignments and adjusting coverage during busy shifts.
- Mentor new staff on cath lab routines, patient positioning, and procedural documentation standards.
- Track equipment readiness and room setup to reduce delays before scheduled cases begin.
- Recognize rhythm changes during procedures and communicate findings clearly to the provider.
- Review clinical competencies with peers and support ongoing staff education in cath lab practices.
Electrophysiology Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
03.2022 - Current
- Support [number] ablation procedures per week with pre-procedure preparation, monitoring, and recovery care.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and assess arrhythmia changes during electrophysiology cases.
- Prepare patients for procedures by reviewing history, verifying readiness, and explaining care steps.
- Perform ultrasound-guided and external jugular IV insertion when vascular access is difficult.
- Coordinate with physicians and techs to maintain smooth patient flow throughout the electrophysiology lab.
- Help train new staff on electrophysiology workflows, patient preparation, and safety expectations.
- Maintain readiness of procedure rooms by checking supplies, equipment, and patient care materials.
- Collaborate with physicians, technologists, and nursing staff to keep daily case flow organized and efficient.
Clinical Education Coordinator
Northeast Georgia Health System
08.2026 - Current
- Coordinate clinical education schedules and maintain materials for staff onboarding and ongoing training.
- Precept new and developing staff through bedside teaching, skill review, and workflow coaching.
- Assess learning needs across the unit and tailor education plans to support clinical competency.
- Guide charge nurse coordination by organizing shift assignments and supporting patient flow priorities.
EMERGENCY ROOM STAFF NURSE
Northeast Georgia Health System
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Assess vital signs, laboratory data, and symptoms to identify patients needing immediate emergency intervention.
- Administer intravenous, injection, oral, and gastric-tube medications while monitoring for transfusion reactions.
- Assist physicians with intubation and cardioversion, supporting procedural readiness and moderate sedation workflows.
- Collect laboratory specimens, apply splints, and maintain patient flow in a fast-paced emergency setting.
EMERGENCY ROOM STAFF NURSE
Northside Hospital
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Performed approved therapeutic and diagnostic procedures aligned to patients' clinical status and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and blood products through multiple routes while monitoring for transfusion reactions.
- Conducted pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal breathing patterns and breathing sounds indicating deterioration.
- Applied splinting and external jugular IV insertion techniques during emergency interventions and trauma care.
EMERGENCY ROOM TECH
Northside Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Assist with patient transfers using proper lifting techniques for beds, stretchers, and examination tables.
- Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration, per clinical direction.
- Respond to emergency calls, security events, and fire alarms while supporting safe patient care in the department.
- Use physical restraints as directed to prevent injury and support physician or nurse treatment procedures.
FIREFIGHTER 2
Dekalb County Fire Rescue
12.2008 - 08.2014
- Administered first aid and CPR to injured people at emergency scenes.
- Advanced toward fire sources using knowledge of fire behavior, building design, and property layouts.
- Contained hazardous chemicals that could ignite, leak, or spill during emergency incidents.
- Applied foam, extinguished runway fires, and supported rescue operations during aircraft emergencies.
- Used splinting during response efforts to support injured victims before transfer to higher care.
EMT-I
Dekalb County Fire Rescue
12.2008 - 08.2014
- Deliver first aid, life support, and emergency response care to sick or injured patients in prehospital settings.
- Perform intravenous procedures and administer drugs under physician direction during transport and advanced life support calls.
- Assess injury severity, prioritize medical procedures, and support patient flow during high-acuity emergency responses.
- Operate EKGs, external defibrillators, and bag valve mask resuscitators while providing airway management and splinting support.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Lawrenceville, GA05-2018
Skills
- Ultrasound-guided IV insertion
- External jugular IV insertion
- Splinting
- Emergency response
- Trauma care
- Triage assessment
- Patient prioritization
- Clinical education
- Care coordination
- Charge nurse leadership
- Shift assignment planning
- Staff mentoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient flow management
- Clinical competency assessment
- Moderate sedation
- Clinical staff education
- Precepting
- Ablation procedure support
- Arrhythmia assessment
- Electrophysiology nursing
Certification
RN
Personal Information
Title: EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Timeline
Clinical Education Coordinator
Northeast Georgia Health System
08.2026 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
05.2022 - Current
Electrophysiology Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
03.2022 - Current
EMERGENCY ROOM STAFF NURSE
Northeast Georgia Health System
12.2020 - 05.2022
EMERGENCY ROOM STAFF NURSE
Northside Hospital
05.2018 - 11.2020
EMERGENCY ROOM TECH
Northside Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2018
FIREFIGHTER 2
Dekalb County Fire Rescue
12.2008 - 08.2014
EMT-I
Dekalb County Fire Rescue
12.2008 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE