David Cooper
Helena,AL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with eight years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise within Critical Care Nursing specialty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Float RN
University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Currently floating between Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical Critical Care Unit, Medial ICU, Trauma ICU, and Trauma/burn unit filling in critical needs for staffing shortages hospital wide
- Practicing full scope Critical Care nursing at bedside including titration of vasoactive medications and new student nurse orientation.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Travel Nurse
Critical Care Cardiac ICU
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Followed American Association of Critical Care Nurses Synergy Model to provide effective care for a community owned hospital in the North Idaho panhandle
- Worked in a culture of care where every team member in the hospital strives for excellence regarding patient care
- Supported an increased influx of critical care patients at a community hospital.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Caliburn Critical Care Nurse
Bellevue ICU float
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Supported federal and state COVID mission in New York City
- Collaborated with the management of NYCHH team at Bellevue for assignment clarification
- Worked with residents of the NYU medical school program to manage critically ill patients in the Cardiac Care Unit at Bellevue
- Worked with staff nurses in place to care for COVID patients
- Oriented new travelers and staff nurses transitioning from medical-surgical floors to the ICU environment
- Stayed in communication with Caliburn Chief Nursing Officer to relay information that could affect the mission of Caliburn COVID relief.
Staff Nurse
Critical Care Float Pool
05.2016 - 12.2020
- Critical care nurse directing clinical patient care by assuming responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing bedside clinical care to assigned patients on a per shift basis, and unit level
- Charge nurse duties when needed
- Perform independent critical care nursing including advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and titrating vasoactive medications.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
Travel Nurse
ICU, Critical Care COVID ICU
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Worked in austere COVID ICU in full Tyveck isolation suit
- Performed all ICU nurse functions plus prone critically ill patients
- Floated to various intensive care units in support of state and federal COVID guidelines
- Learned flexibility within a different state’s roles and responsibilities for registered nurses
- Collaborated with traveling healthcare providers to ensure patient safety even amidst a crisis environment
- Triaged ICU patients in the ER to support CDC and military teams set up in isolation tents outside the hospital to ensure patients and visitors were put in safe areas and screened for COVID infection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12.2017
Skills
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP
CCRN
TNCC
NIHSS
Nursing Education
- 12/15/2017, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, summa cum laude, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
- 05/06/2016, Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing, Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham, AL
Certification
Multistate, Alabama, 05/2016, 12/2023
Military Job Experience
- 12/19/2011, Present, M-day soldier, Combat Life Saver, 135th ESC, Birmingham, AL
- 06/22/2017, 06/24/2018, Senior Cable Install Specialist, 1TSC – 135ESC, Arifjan, Kuwait, Erbil, Iraq
- 01/10/2013, 12/17/2013, Computer Helpdesk Technician, 1TSC – 135ESC, Arifjan, Kuwait
Professional Organization Membership
10/2018, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Ambassador
Professional Scholarship
01/2018, Adjunct Professor, Central Texas College, Arifjan, Kuwait, Taught and certified 20 basic EMTs in a professional college setting
Leadership Experience
2011, Present, Critical Care Nurse, Field Support Hospital, Tuscaloosa, AL
Timeline
Critical Care Float RN
University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse
Critical Care Cardiac ICU
12.2021 - 06.2022
Caliburn Critical Care Nurse
Bellevue ICU float
01.2021 - 07.2021
Travel Nurse
ICU, Critical Care COVID ICU
05.2020 - 11.2020
Staff Nurse
Critical Care Float Pool
05.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Multistate, Alabama, 05/2016, 12/2023
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