Derek Stevens
Dexter,MO
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse and Paramedic with a proven track record at Mercy Stoddard Hospital and Butler County EMS. Years of experience with assessing and treating mental health patients in the pre-hospital and hospital setting. Expert in medication and IV administration, coupled with exceptional patient assessment abilities. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes through advanced cardiac life support and effective crisis management. Skilled in fostering collaborative care environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Stoddard Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
Paramedic
Butler County EMS
11.2021 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to mental health patients that were in crisis. Performed rapid assessments, de-escalated situations using proper communication techniques, and transported patients to appropriate facilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Southeast Health College of Nursing
Cape Girardeau, MO12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Agri-Business
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO12.2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Accomplishments
2022 Butler County EMS Employee of the Year
2018 New Madrid County Ambulance District Paramedic of the year
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Stoddard Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Butler County EMS
11.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Southeast Health College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Agri-Business
Southeast Missouri State University
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