Damien Boyd
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Dedicated new graduate registered nurse with a strong clinical foundation built through 900+ hours of Interning within specialized Surgical and Transplant units. Complemented by 2,000 hours of experience as a Patient Care Technician across Medical-Surgical, Myelosuppression, and Stem Cell Therapy environments. Eager to leverage intensive clinical training and a passion for patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA- Med Surg
Jennie Stuart
Hopkinsville, KY
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs
- Created and maintained an inpatient care log that noted patient medical history, medications, and diagnoses
Summer Nurse Intern- Heart Transplant
Ascension St Thomas West
Nashville, TN
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Communicated effectively with charge nurses and nurses, creating more efficient and productive environments
- Educated patients on their conditions and prescribed medications
- Detailed and recorded patient histories in electronic medical records
Summer Nurse Intern- VAD & Heart Transplant
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from cardiac surgery, transplants or with acute cardiac conditions
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and other critical parameters regularly
- Management of VADs, chest tubes, pacing wires, feeding tubes, trachs, central lines
Summer Nurse Intern- Surgical Stepdown
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and other critical parameters regularly
- Administered preoperative and postoperative care aligning with surgical protocols to ensure patient safety.
Care Partner-Myelosuppression/Stem Cell Transplant
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
09.2024 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients to help facility meet satisfaction scores and patients obtain best possible care
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses
- Assisted in daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY05.2026
Skills
- VAD management
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Chest tube management
- Post-Mortem Care
Certification
- Certified Nurse Aide Certification, 01/01/24
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Summer Nurse Intern- VAD & Heart Transplant
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
Care Partner-Myelosuppression/Stem Cell Transplant
Vanderbilt Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Summer Nurse Intern- Heart Transplant
Ascension St Thomas West
05.2024 - 09.2024
Summer Nurse Intern- Surgical Stepdown
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
CNA- Med Surg
Jennie Stuart
04.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Middle Tennessee State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Madisonville Community College