David Garrett
Grimsley,TN
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 14 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of direct patient treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Cookeville Regional Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families during challenging situations, fostering trust between healthcare team members and loved ones.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure smooth transitions of care for patients moving from CVICU to step-down units or home.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk cardiac patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, promoting adherence to medication regimens and reducing readmission rates.
- Maintained competence in the latest cardiac care practices and technologies through ongoing professional development and participation in relevant educational offerings.
- Administered medications safely by verifying orders, calculating dosages correctly according to weight-based protocols when necessary.
- Documented accurate and detailed information regarding patient assessments, interventions, progress, and response to treatments within electronic health records system.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jamestown Regional Med Ctr
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Livingston Regional Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Signature Healthcare Of Fentress County
06.2010 - 03.2013
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
Albany, NY06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology
Jamestown, TN05.2010
High School Diploma -
York Agricultural Institute
Jamestown, TN05.2008
Skills
- ECG Interpretation
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Critical Care Nursing
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Vasoactive Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Safety
- Discharge Planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Honest and Dependable
- Problem-Solving
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Decision-Making
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Emergency Interventions
- Patient Monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- IV setup
- Emotional Support
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Electronic Charting
- Pain Management
- Specimen Collection
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- CPR/AED
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Patient Coping Mechanisms
- Condition Assessment
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Cardiovascular Assessment
- Ethical Practice
Certification
- BLS Training - Current
- ACLS Training- Current
Additional Information
Refrences:
Heather Swallows, RN-CVICU Director 931-265-0197
Anthoney Matthews, RN-931-783-1542
Patrick Simcox, RN-931-644-9593
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Cookeville Regional Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jamestown Regional Med Ctr
06.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Livingston Regional Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Signature Healthcare Of Fentress County
06.2010 - 03.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
York Agricultural Institute
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