Douglas Breaux
Monroe (OUACHITA COUNTY), LA 71201,LA
Summary
Nursing professional with expertise in critical thinking and team collaboration. Mentored junior nurses while providing advanced care in Emergency, ICU and flight settings, achieving optimal patient outcomes. Experienced flight nurse with strong capabilities in emergency response, patient assessment, and care plan development. Dedicated to delivering advanced life support and improving patient outcomes during critical air transport missions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Nurse
Pafford Air One
Ruston, Louisiana
11.2022 - Current
- Administered advanced life support and critical care during air transport missions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and modified care plans in-flight.
- Utilized medical equipment effectively for emergency interventions during flights.
- Conducted pre-flight safety checks on equipment and aircraft to ensure readiness.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner Hospital
Monroe, Georgia
06.2017 - 11.2022
- Delivered direct patient care in fast-paced intensive care unit, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes, enhancing understanding and adherence.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to healthcare staff.
- Supported emergency procedures and critical interventions.
- Mentored junior nurses in best practices and clinical protocols.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Francis Medical Center
Monroe, Louisiana
10.1995 - 05.2015
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced intensive care unit environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Executed emergency procedures and critical interventions.
- Mentored junior nurses in best practices and clinical protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Aspen University
Denver, CO12-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY03-1995
Skills
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Medical device management
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Transport Providers Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)
- CCRN
- CFRN
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
Timeline
Flight Nurse
Pafford Air One
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner Hospital
06.2017 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Francis Medical Center
10.1995 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College