Derek Colbert
MONTGOMERY
Summary
.Healthcare professional with strong background in critical care and patient management. Proven ability to handle high-stress environments while maintaining focus on patient safety and care quality. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic clinical settings, leveraging skills in patient assessment and emergency response.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Staff Nurse
HCA Conroe Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Performs various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administers medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assess physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitor patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implements medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updates patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborates with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collects blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directs patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Paramedic Cath Lab Technician
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Paramedic
AMR
12.2017 - 10.2019
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
02.2013 - 12.2017
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lonestar
12.2022
No Degree - Paramedicine
National EMS Academy
01.2015
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology
Butler County Community College
12.2011
High School Diploma -
Bowie High School
06.2009
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate care
- Intravenous therapy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
- Verbal and written communication
- Detail-oriented
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
Certification
-Licensed Nurse
-TDSHS Paramedic
-ACLS
-BLS
-TNCC
References
On request
Timeline
ICU Staff Nurse
HCA Conroe Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Paramedic Cath Lab Technician
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
10.2019 - 04.2022
Paramedic
AMR
12.2017 - 10.2019
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
02.2013 - 12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lonestar
No Degree - Paramedicine
National EMS Academy
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology
Butler County Community College
High School Diploma -
Bowie High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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