DAVID S. THRONDSEN
LEE'S SUMMIT,MO
Summary
Critical Care Nurse looking to use extensive experience in teamwork, leadership, communicatin and technical expertise to become a team member of a high functioning HEMS system.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Research Medical Center- 4C/4N
03.2024 - Current
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
TRAVEL NURSE CVICU
TNAA
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- High functioning, leadership focused support role in charge RN, preceptor to new employees at Carle Foundation Hospital, Kootenai Medical Center, OSF Peoria, HSHS St. John's Hospital
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
Staff Nurse, CVICU
ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL- PLAZA CAMPUS
01.2002 - 06.2021
- Direct recovery of post-operative patients receiving thoracic/abdominal/vascular surgery (CABG, Heart Valve Surgery, Orthotopic Heart Transplant, Orthotopic Liver Transplant, TAVR (carotid, transarotic, femoral approach), TEVAR, EVAR, extremity revascularizations of various types (fem-fem, ax-fem, ilio-fem, fem-pop)
- Managing critical patients with varying support devices such as IABP, CRRT, Impella (RP, CP, 5, 5.5), ECMO Specialist (Revolution from 2009-2019). Expert Heartmate II/III LVAD management/troubleshooting. Transvenous and Epicardial Pacing.
- Preceptor to new employees utilizing a modified AACN Synergy Model
- Served on Educaiton committee both as chair and preceptor-coordinator for over 6 years.
- Awarded Clinical Excellence in Nursing-2004
- Dedicated charge RN for 10 years.
- Taught classess at system level regarding Epicardial/Transvenous Pacemaker and Immediate are of Post-Op Heart/Liver Transplant for 5+ years.
PARAMEDIC
EMERGENCY PROVIDERS, INC (Now KCFD)
01.1993 - 12.2001
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Managed, directed, and primary patient care for mass-casualty incidents.
- Demonstrated 100% intubation skills on all cardiac arrest scenarios (Trauma and Non-trauma related) over a 9 year career. Instructed new-hires on developing improved skills as requested by management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO12-2001
PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION - PRE-HOSPITAL CARE
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS12-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
LUTHER COLLEGE
Decorah, IA05-1991
Skills
- Patient safety
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Patient confidentiality
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Healthcare team coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Medication and IV administration
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical care nursing
- Professionalism
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- AACN Member since 2003
- CCRN since November 2011 (Exp Nov 2026)
- CSC certified (Exp Oct 2026)
- ACLS Provider (Exp 6/2025)
- BCS Provider (Exp 6/2025)
- ECMO Micro-Certified via AACN
- Ultrasound Guided IV cannulation certified.
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Research Medical Center- 4C/4N
03.2024 - Current
TRAVEL NURSE CVICU
TNAA
06.2021 - 03.2024
Staff Nurse, CVICU
ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL- PLAZA CAMPUS
01.2002 - 06.2021
PARAMEDIC
EMERGENCY PROVIDERS, INC (Now KCFD)
01.1993 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri
PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION - PRE-HOSPITAL CARE
Johnson County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
LUTHER COLLEGE
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