Overview
Work History
Education
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DYLAN WAGGONER

Nashville,TN

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center Interventional Radiology Department
10.2024 - Current
  • Provide moderate sedation for patients undergoing radiologic procedures while under the direct supervision of a physician. Monitor vital signs and airway for any signs of distress, intervening when necessary. Ensure the patient is appropriate for recovery in the PACU before transfer. Provide a comprehensive report to the receiving nurse to ensure the patient is recovered safely.

Registered Nurse (PRN since October 2024)

Ascension Saint Thomas West CVICU
11.2022 - Current
  • Care for critically ill patients with a focus on post-operative cardiac patients. Surgeries cared for include Aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass, left atrial appendage closure, heart transplant, valve surgery, myectomy, heart transplant, and MIDCAB. Management of Swan Ganz catheters. Proficient in therapies utilized in our CVICU: VV ECMO, VA ECMO, intraortic balloon pump, Impella, CRRT, LVAD, RVAD, and pacemakers. Current Charge nurse and preceptor to new graduates and new hires.

Registered Nurse (PRN since October 2024)

Ascension Saint Thomas West Neuro ICU
11.2022 - Current
  • Care for Critically ill patients with a focus on neurological disorders and procedures. Collaborate with multiple disciplines to ensure comprehensive care and transition to a rehabilitation facility or home. Provide education for patients and families on medication and illness. Continually assess for neurological changes. Assist with insertion and management of external ventricular drains. Continual assessment of patient and neurological status, monitoring of EVD drain and ICP. Current charge nurse and preceptor to new graduates and new hires.

Registered Nurse

Tristar Centennial Medical Center Coronary ICU
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Comprehensive management of acutely ill patients with decompensated heart failure, myocardial infarctions, Cardiac arrest, post percutaneous coronary intervention, ARDS, sepsis, acute and chronic renal injury, medication overdose, diabetic ketoacidosis, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Collaborate with doctors, family, and multi-disciplinary teams to determine the best outcome for patients.

Registered Nurse

Tristar Northcrest Medical Center Emergency Room
01.2019 - 10.2022
  • Implement safe and effective, age-appropriate care for patients of different acuity levels. Critically think and intervene to prevent patient deterioration. Assess and triage patients' acuity levels based on subjective and objective findings.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing RN to BSN -

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee
02.2023

Associates of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined

Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
05.2018

Skills

  • Preceptor
  • Postoperative care for open-heart surgeries
  • Medical therapies
  • Titration of vasoactive drugs
  • Charge nurse (CVICU, neuro ICU)
  • Data and lab interpretation
  • Monitoring of invasive devices (PA catheter, arterial line, EVD)
  • Patient assessment and intervention

Certification

  • Registered Nursing License License Number 234956 Expires 2027-01-31
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Expires 2028-07-31
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) expires 2029-08-31
  • ACLS American Heart association Expires 2027-04-30
  • BLS American Heart Association Expires 2026-07-3



Timeline

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center Interventional Radiology Department
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse (PRN since October 2024)

Ascension Saint Thomas West CVICU
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse (PRN since October 2024)

Ascension Saint Thomas West Neuro ICU
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Tristar Centennial Medical Center Coronary ICU
01.2021 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse

Tristar Northcrest Medical Center Emergency Room
01.2019 - 10.2022

Associates of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined

Hopkinsville Community College

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing RN to BSN -

Austin Peay State University