Demetris Aldridge
Suffolk,Virginia
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
US Navy Operational Nurse
United States Navy, Bravo Surgical
Portsmouth, VA
08.2023 - Current
A highly trained registered nurse provides trauma, surgical, and enroute medical care in dynamic and demanding environments across land, sea, and air, often autonomously, specializing in delivering quality care to active military personnel, particularly in combat or operational situations, including on ships, in war zones, and during humanitarian missions.
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
United States Navy, TAH-20 Comfort
Portsmouth, VA
03.2022 - 07.2023
Severed as a advanced leadership skills who oversees the operations of the emergency department during a given shift, managing patient flow, staff assignments, communication with doctors, and ensuring smooth delivery of care to patients while actively monitoring their conditions and responding to critical situations
Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse
United States Navy, NMC Portsmou
Portsmouth, VA
03.2020 - 03.2022
Expert healthcare professional specializing in critical care for severely ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit, monitoring vital signs, administering intricate medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to formulate and implement personalized treatment plans while ensuring patient stability and effectively communicating with patients and their families in high-pressure scenarios.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL12-2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Ptactitioner
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Licensed by Florida nursing board
- Nursing staff leadership
- Student training
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Patient safety monitoring
- Workflow and patient management
- Patient advocacy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical documentation
- Emergency care
- Patient management
- Patient assessment and care
- Clinical judgment
- Triage assessment
- Patient care and education
- Compassionate care
Affiliations
- US Navy Research Committee member for Emergency Medicine
- US Navy new nurse mentor
- Father to an amazing son
- Compete in ASA archery competitions
Accomplishments
- Operational Nurse of the Quarter (Dec 2023), (Sept 2024)
- Seven Navy Achievement Medals with one for heroism for patient care provided during wartime efforts
- Nurse Corps Credentialing Lean Six Sigma Command Champion (Dec 2024)
Certification
- RN Licensed through Florida board of nursing (Expire May 2025)
- TNCC ( Expire: Oct 2025)
- ALS (Expired: Jan 2027)
- PALS (Expire: Oct 2025)
- BLS (Expire: Aug 2026)
- ABLS (Expire: Aug 2025)
Languages
French
Professional
Arabic
Professional
Dutch
Professional
Professional Membership
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (Current)
- Emergency Nurses Association (Current)
- Professional Nurses Association (Current)
Skills and Expertise
- Telehealth
- Rural Health
- Social Determinant of Health
- Underserved Population Health
- Interdisciplinary Health Care and Planning
Software Skills
- Electronic Health Record Software: Genesis, EPIC, CHCS, ALTHA, Patient Fusion, Athena Health
- Academic Software: Canvas, Blackboard
- Data Analytic Software: Survey Monkey, Signal data, IBM, Excel, Google Analytics,
Awards and Honors
Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Grant Recipient Old Dominion University; 2023-2025
- Recipient of a distinguished, merit-based ANEW award funded by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA).
- Successfully completed specialized intensive training in rural, impoverished communities as a participant in this scholarship program.
- Recognized as a family nurse practitioner student.
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
US Navy Covid-19 Taskforce New York
- Provided emergency and critical care in support of New York healthcare system
Timeline
US Navy Operational Nurse
United States Navy, Bravo Surgical
08.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
United States Navy, TAH-20 Comfort
03.2022 - 07.2023
Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse
United States Navy, NMC Portsmou
03.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Ptactitioner
Old Dominion University
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