Edward Townsend
Deville,LA
Summary
Accomplished Flight Nurse and Base Manager at Acadian Airmed, adept in airway management and critical care nursing, with a proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes and safety. Mentored nurses at Rapides Regional Medical Center, significantly improving patient care outcomes while helping fellow nurses to achieve the highest level of critical care standards. Skilled in trauma response and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration for improved care delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Nurse/ Base Manager
Acadian Airmed
03.2017 - Current
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Managed onboard inventory of medications and supplies to ensure adequate preparation for each mission.
- Enhanced flight safety by conducting thorough pre-flight checks and ensuring proper equipment functionality.
- Supervised enplaning, securing and deplaning of patients and liaised between medical and operational aircrews and support personnel to facilitate multidisciplinary care.
- Participated in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall effectiveness of air medical service delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, timely medical care during air transport.
Surgical ICU Charge Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 05.2020
- Mentored and trained new nurses, ensuring they were well-prepared to provide high-quality care in critical situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient interventions.
- Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the ICU.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the department leading to reduced infection rates among critically ill patients.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, responses, and outcomes to ensure seamless transition of care during shift changes.
Renal/Telemetry Charge Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
- Optimized resource allocation by analyzing daily acuity levels and adjusting staffing assignments accordingly.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among nursing staff members based on expertise level or experience.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring optimal coverage for high-quality patient care.
- Identified areas for improvement through regular audits of telemetry documentation and adherence to best practices.
Railway Signalman/Signal Maintainer/Manager
Kansas City Southern Railroad
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Facilitated seamless coordination among train operators by efficiently relaying vital information regarding track status and availability.
- Coordinated closely with dispatchers for effective management of daily train movements within assigned territories.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Played an instrumental role in minimizing service disruptions by quickly addressing and resolving track circuit failures.
- Participated in ongoing training initiatives to continuously expand knowledge base and skill set related to Signalman responsibilities.
- Assisted in the installation of new signal systems, contributing to modernization efforts across the rail network.
- Increased reliability of track circuits through diligent monitoring and timely repair work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buckeye High School
Buckeye, LA05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Alexandria, LA12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Railway Signal Engineering
Grain Valley College of Electrical Engineering
Grain Valley, MO02.2009
Skills
- Trauma experience
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Airway Management
- Critical Care Nursing
Certification
CCRN
Timeline
Flight Nurse/ Base Manager
Acadian Airmed
03.2017 - Current
Surgical ICU Charge Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 05.2020
Renal/Telemetry Charge Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
Railway Signalman/Signal Maintainer/Manager
Kansas City Southern Railroad
06.2006 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Buckeye High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Bachelor of Science - Railway Signal Engineering
Grain Valley College of Electrical Engineering
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