Curtis Titre
Miami,FL
Summary
Seasoned, dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with twenty-five years of diverse and extensive experience to include the last three years in PCU/ICU Step-Down, Heart and Vascular units. Dedicating to delivering exceptional patient care, fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams and mentoring peers. Adept in chronic care management, diagnostics, and evidence based clinical practice. Highly motivated to bring expertise to a dynamic team and provide the highest standard of patient care. Skilled in critical thinking, patient education and infection prevention with a strong commitment to the well-being of veterans and the healthcare community.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heart and Vascular Nurse
Advent Health
10.2023 - Current
- Delivers specialized, high-quality nursing care to patients with cardiac and vascular conditions, including post operative management with post- catheterization, stents implantation and vascular surgeries, with a strong emphasis on infection prevention.
- Monitor telemetry and interpret ECG data to detect arrhythmias and provide rapid interventions.
- Administer IV medication, including anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes, ensuring safety and accuracy.
- Educate patients and family on cardiovascular health, post procedure recovery and lifestyle changes.
Registered Nurse - PCU/ICU Step-Down
Advent Health
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided specialized care in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and ICU Step-Down Unit, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and timely interventions focusing on stabilization and recovery.
- Perform advance assessment and interventions for patients with respiratory distress, sepsis and multi- system failure.
- Assist with ventilator weaning and management of high-risk patients requiring telemonitoring.
- Delivered individualized patient education, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and encouraging self-management of chronic conditions.
Infection Preventionist/Assistant Director of Nursing
Nspire Healthcare
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Developed and implemented an infection control program, reducing infection rates and meeting state and federal compliance.
- Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at local, state and Federal level.
- Conducted regular risk assessments, incident investigations, and developed corrective action plans to address gaps in safety and quality.
- Actively participated in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) team, leading initiatives to improve patient safety and care standards.
- Surveilled notifiable infection conditions and outbreaks in Tamarac region with over 10 people.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as Covid - 19.
Interim Director of Nursing (DON)
Arch Plaza
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Led the nursing team, coordinated services across units, and resolved personnel issues to maintain high-quality patient care.
- Conducted departmental evaluations and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to healthcare standards and policies.
- Implemented staff training programs to enhance patient care delivery and team cohesion.
- Develops methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident's total care plan.
- Planned and assigned workload to 30-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 30 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
RN, Clinical Manager
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed patient care coordination, including assessment, triage, and case management to support continuity of care.
- Oversaw infection control protocols and conducted staff training on safety measures, reducing infection risks in clinical settings.
- Communicate and assist with medical staff regarding patient safety and care issues.
- Assume supervisory responsibility, performance evaluation, counseling and professional development.
- Managed 10 employees with various personalities and from different cultures for large 150-physician practice.
- Managed daily operations of 10-person clinic supporting approximately 30 patients per week.
- Created work schedules for 10 employees and oversaw functioning of billing department.
RN, Unit Manager
Jewish hospital
01.2012 - 02.2017
- Supervises nursing and support and support staff within the unit, including scheduling, performance evaluations, and conflict resolutions.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels to maintain high- quality patient care.
- Monitor compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented evidence-based practices within the unit to enhance overall quality of care provided to patients.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (Infection Prevention)
POST University
800 Country Club Drive, Waterbury, CT, 0672311.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg, VA 2451511.2005
Skills
- Comprehensive assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Post-procedural care
- Managing cardiovascular conditions
- CIWA evaluation
- Patient education
- Chronic disease management
- Post-discharge care
- IV drip administration
- Vasopressors
- Antiarrhythmics
- Monitoring and managing post-catheterization
- Assessing for complications
- Vascular integrity
- Critical thinking
- Crisis management
- Timely solutions
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assessment Coordinator, 2007
- IV Therapy Certification, 2008
- Phlebotomy & IV Therapy (DOV-Army), 1997
- HIV/AIDS Certification & Wound Care Treatment (DOV-Army), 1997
- Registered Nurse, New York
- Registered Nurse, Florida
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA), Member
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), Member
Timeline
Heart and Vascular Nurse
Advent Health
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - PCU/ICU Step-Down
Advent Health
10.2022 - 09.2023
Infection Preventionist/Assistant Director of Nursing
Nspire Healthcare
03.2020 - 10.2022
Interim Director of Nursing (DON)
Arch Plaza
02.2019 - 03.2020
RN, Clinical Manager
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
04.2017 - 02.2019
RN, Unit Manager
Jewish hospital
01.2012 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Nursing (Infection Prevention)
POST University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
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