Desmond Wickham
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record, showcasing expertise in ventilator management, interpersonal skills and exceptional patient advocacy. Demonstrates strong leadership in critical care and emergency department settings, enhancing team efficiency and patient satisfaction through advanced life support skills, strong analytical skills and compassionate care. Achieved significant reductions in respiratory distress incidents and other related illnesses, underscoring a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Maimonides Medical Center
07.2015 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in neurological critical care units.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to CVVHD patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Woodhull Medical And Mental Health Center
03.2011 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Cardiac/ Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
07.2007 - 07.2015
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital East Orlando
08.2006 - 07.2007
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- 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.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Optimized resource utilization in the ER by managing supplies inventory levels and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
New York Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn
11.2001 - 07.2006
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Reduced patient wait times with efficient triage processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL04-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY01-2001
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced life support
- Respiratory maintenance
- Endotracheal intubation
- Metabolic function monitoring
- Ethical practice
- Organ donor procedures
- Therapy management
- Renal function management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Cultural history
- Ventilator management
- End-of-life care
- Family support
- Cardiac monitors
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Problem-solving
- Patient monitoring
- Emergency interventions
- Patient assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Honest and dependable
- Adaptable and flexible
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Pain management
- Specimen collection
- Task and work prioritization
- Medication administration
- Vitals monitoring
- Blood transfusion administration
- Fluid intake and output monitoring
- Reliable and responsible
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Emotional support
- Documentation and reporting
- HIPAA education
- Pulmonary assessments
- Decision-making
- IV setup
- Diagnostic procedures
- Patient coping mechanisms
- Staff coordination
- Medical histories and assessments
- Electronic charting
- Medical equipment setup
- Heartsaver first aid (first aid)
- Procedure support
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Analytical thinking
- Trauma nursing core course
- Microsoft office
- Staff educational programming
- Records updating
- Medical device monitoring
- Nursing staff supervision
- Family advocacy
- Nutrition and nourishment issues
- Complex information interpretation
- Initial trauma life support
- Initial trauma life support (ITLS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced life Support Certification(PALS)
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Maimonides Medical Center
07.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Woodhull Medical And Mental Health Center
03.2011 - Current
Cardiac/ Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
07.2007 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital East Orlando
08.2006 - 07.2007
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
New York Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn
11.2001 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
New York City College of Technology
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