Drew Nicholas Hunter
Woodward
Summary
Registered nurse with 11 years of experience in tertiary and community hospital settings. Expertise in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and fiscal oversight. Demonstrated ability to drive performance improvement and resolve complex issues. Focused on fostering excellence and creating a positive work environment for effective staff management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Somatus
McLean
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams and family members to ensure comprehensive support.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on ongoing assessments.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies for improved well-being.
- Facilitated communication among patients, providers, and insurance companies to streamline processes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and mitigate risks effectively.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that significantly enhanced patient outcomes.
Clinical Advisor - Regional Medical Planning Group
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Woodward
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinates health and medical response and recovery activities for the healthcare system in Region 1.
- Works closely with medical system partners, emergency management, public health authorities, and various response agencies to provide a comprehensive, uniform, and consistent framework and infrastructure for response and recovery efforts.
- Responsible for the development and management of Regional Healthcare Coalitions.
- Designed Surge Plans for Region 1, outlining strategies to prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from disasters causing hospital surges.
Health & Safety Instructor
High Plains Technology Center
Woodward
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans to ensure compliance.
- Implemented safety training programs aimed at new employees.
- Delivered engaging safety instruction to diverse student groups.
Emergency Department Nursing Director
Alliance Health Woodward/Integris Health Woodward
Woodward
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Supervised 20-25 RNs, LPNs, paramedics, and non-licensed personnel to ensure efficient operations.
- Implemented department and hospital processes, policies, and procedures to enhance workflow.
- Evaluated Press Ganey results and initiated collaborative efforts to improve patient satisfaction scores.
- Maintained over 98% productivity while delivering optimal patient care through reviews and orientations.
- Achieved Stroke Program Coordinator designation and significantly improved door-to-CT times.
- Developed strong relationships with pre-hospital services to facilitate seamless patient transitions.
- Led Emergency Department to rank #1 in CHS for meeting Sepsis Core Measure standards.
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Woodward
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Planned, guided, implemented, and evaluated learning experiences for nursing students in clinical and classroom settings.
- Demonstrated clinical practitioner skills through hands-on training and mentorship.
- Communicated effectively with students and faculty via appropriate channels.
- Collaborated with colleagues across nursing and related disciplines to enhance educational outcomes.
- Maintained knowledge of current trends in nursing education and practice standards.
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
Oklahoma City
05.2016 - 12.2021
- Communicated openly with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing E.R. conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Float Pool Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South/North
Oklahoma City
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Responsible for management and care of critically ill patients with a variety of diagnosis including acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting, sepsis, and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
- Delivered high quality care to a variety of diagnosis necessitating supportive measures including mechanical ventilation, pacemaker management, continuous renal replacement therapy, intra-aortic balloon pump while adhering to hospital policies and protocols.
- Collaborated with patient, family, staff, and physicians to provide optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK05.2013
Skills
- Departmental leadership
- Policy and program development
- Financial operations management
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Risk management
- Organizational skills
- Patient and staff communication
- Nursing performance evaluation
- Profitability strategies
- Resource management
- Patient education
- Healthcare compliance
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response planning
Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Somatus
03.2025 - Current
Health & Safety Instructor
High Plains Technology Center
09.2024 - 02.2025
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Clinical Advisor - Regional Medical Planning Group
Oklahoma State Department of Health
06.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Nursing Director
Alliance Health Woodward/Integris Health Woodward
01.2022 - 09.2024
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
05.2016 - 12.2021
Float Pool Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South/North
05.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern Oklahoma State University