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Daniel Raymond Wood

Englewood,CO

Summary

Dynamic Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Intermountain Healthcare, excelling in mechanical ventilation and patient monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at responding to emergencies with critical thinking, ensuring optimal care in high-pressure environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse

Intermountain Healthcare
Denver, Colorado
01.2024 - Current
  • Adapted to diverse critical care units across Denver metro area, enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Acquired specialized skills tailored to unique site and patient requirements.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control policies, safeguarding staff and patients.
  • Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.

Travel Nurse

Zuckerberg General Hospital
San Francisco, California
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: Medical ICU, Level 1 Trauma Center.
  • Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.

Travel Nurse

Intermountain Healthcare
Denver, Colorado
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Critical care float pool nurse, providing services across 4 hospitals in Denver metro area.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Travel Nurse

Lutheran Medical
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: CCU/NCC, Level 2 Trauma Center
  • Worked between two ICU’s including a Medical/Cardiac ICU and a Neuro Critical ICU
  • Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Monitored patient fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems.

Travel Nurse

University Of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, New Mexico
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed patients with severe respiratory failure related to COVID across multiple units.
  • Floated between Neurosurgical ICU, Surgical Trauma ICU, Medical ICU, PACU, and ED.
  • Utilized various medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous pumps, to support patient care.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare teams.

Travel Nurse

Merit Health
Biloxi, Mississippi
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Company Overview: ICU/CCU, Level 3 Trauma Center
  • Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
  • Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care across settings.

Staff Nurse

University of Alabama Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
02.2019 - 02.2021
  • Managed care for Veno-Veno and Veno-Atrial ECMO patients.
  • Titrated vasopressors, insulin, heparin, and antihypertensive drips effectively.
  • Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
  • Oversaw patients on CRRT, Impellas, IABP, therapeutic hypothermia, and tandem hearts.
  • Assisted with bedside procedures including central line insertions and bronchoscopy.
  • Administered immunosuppressive medications for post-lung transplant patients accurately.
  • Utilized critical thinking in emergency situations and performed ACLS.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
12.2018

Skills

  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Patient monitoring
  • Infection control
  • Emergency response
  • Critical thinking
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient assessment
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Airway management

Nursing Research

  • Ginger and the Reduction of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting, Performed a systematic review and presented research findings to nursing students and faculty
  • Therapeutic Communication for Pediatric End of Life Research Study, Voluntary Research Participant

Volunteer Experience

  • Fundraising for Huntsman’s Cancer Research, 04/01/16
  • Fundraising for Huntsman’s Cancer Research, 04/01/18
  • Unpack the Pride, 08/01/15
  • Unpack the Pride, 08/01/16
  • Fundraising for United Way Philanthropy, 10/01/16
  • Fundraising for United Way Philanthropy, 10/01/17

Leadership Experience

  • UNA Student Nurse Association, 12/01/17, 12/31/18, Attended meetings, different fundraisers, service projects and participated in homecoming activities.
  • Sigma Chi Fraternity, 09/01/14, 05/31/18, Attended meetings, assumed leadership roles, assisted in organizing philanthropy events, participated in community service projects, participated in homecoming activities, and held an executive position as recruitment chairman.

Licensure

  • Colorado Board of Nursing - Registered Nurse - RN.1695782
  • California Board of Nursing - Registered Nurse - 95289189

Certifications

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • CCRN
  • TCAR
  • NIHSS

Timeline

Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse

Intermountain Healthcare
01.2024 - Current

Travel Nurse

Zuckerberg General Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023

Travel Nurse

Intermountain Healthcare
06.2022 - 03.2023

Travel Nurse

Lutheran Medical
01.2022 - 03.2022

Travel Nurse

University Of New Mexico Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021

Travel Nurse

Merit Health
03.2021 - 06.2021

Staff Nurse

University of Alabama Birmingham
02.2019 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Alabama

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