Passionate Flight Nurse with five years of high-quality critical care and emergency nursing assessment, triage and treatment. Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize care for safe transport of critical patient to appropriate facility. Supports mission and goals of air medical services operation to promote safety as highest priority throughout transport continuum.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CASE MANAGEMENT RN / CLINICAL OVERSIGHT
Preferred Family Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
Conducts monthly assessments with patients
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Overseeing staff supervision and delegation
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Advocate for appropriate medical care
Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
Provided Level One Medication Aide (L1MA) training
EMR Therap documentation
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES / FLIGHT RN
Survival Flight Inc
03.2022 - 10.2022
Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
Assisted in the safe transport of critically ill patients, ensuring proper monitoring and stabilization throughout the flight.
Operative IQ medication management
Reduced response times by efficiently preparing aircraft for emergency medical flights, including pre-flight checks and equipment setup.
Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
Contributed to community outreach efforts by participating in public education events on CPR, first aid, and emergency preparedness.
Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
407 aircraft VFR
RSI and ventilator management
ImageTrend charting system
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT / TRAVEL RN
Christus Spohn
08.2021 - 03.2022
Patient to nurse ratio 4:1 up to 10:1
Level III trauma center
Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
20 bed emergency department
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
Provided critical support during medical emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients'' conditions.
Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
72 bed facility
Meditech charting system
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT / TRAVEL RN
Ozarks Healthcare
03.2021 - 05.2021
Patient to nurse ratio 4:1 up to 6:1
Level III trauma center
Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
20 bed emergency department
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
Efficiently managed caseloads at various locations, ensuring timely assessment and intervention for each assigned patient.
103 bed facility
Meditech charting system
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT / TRAVEL RN
Ozarks Healthcare
09.2020 - 12.2020
Patient to nurse ratio 4:1 up to 6:1
Level III trauma center
Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with fellow staff members and interdisciplinary teams.
20 bed emergency department
Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
Promoted health education for patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.
103 bed facility
Meditech charting system
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT / TRAVEL RN
Parkland Health Center (BJC)
03.2020 - 06.2020
Patient to nurse ratio 4:1 up to 6:1
Provided care to COVID patients while maintaining safety and abiding by protocols.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds by demonstrating empathy, cultural sensitivity, respectfulness.
Upheld patient confidentiality while advocating for their rights and needs, ensuring all interactions were conducted ethically and with dignity.
Level III trauma center
31 bed emergency department
108 bed facility
Epic charting system
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT / TRAVEL RN
Capital Region Medical Center
12.2019 - 03.2020
Patient to nurse ratio 4:1 up to 8:1
Level III trauma center
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
28 bed emergency department
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
100 bed facility
Meditech charting system
Triaged using ESI, assessed and managed patient care in a community hospital serving a diverse area of adult and pediatric patients
Coordinated care with nurse practitioner or physician assistant for multiple non-acute patients in fast-track setting.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT/ STAFF RN
St. Bernard’s Medical Center
06.2018 - 03.2021
Patient to nurse ratio 4:1 up to 12:1
Level III trauma center
Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
38 bed emergency department
438 bed facility
Meditech charting system
Education
Bachelor of Science/ Nursing - Nursing
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
03.2021
Associate of Applied Science / Nursing - Nursing
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE
05.2018
Skills
Basic Life Support (Instructor)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Instructor)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Instructor)
Stop The Bleed (Instructor)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
EMT-B (NREMT)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Triage (ER, disaster, and mass casualty)
FEMA NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800)
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS
NRP
TNCC/ENPC
NIHSS
PHTLS
FEMA NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800)
2018022988, MO RN
Accomplishments
Wylma Noll Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Dee Dee Lawson Memorial Nursing Scholarship
A+ Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa
References
LT TIM GRIMES, PILOT USCG (ret), Survival Flight Inc, 9624 Cotesworth Ln, Knoxville, TN, 37922, 865.455.0398
HEIDI MASHBURN, ER RN, St. Bernard’s Medical Center, 255 E Jackson Ave, Jonesboro, AR, 72401, 870.761.9111
EMMETT BROWN, NURSE RECRUITER, Aequor Healthcare, 13915 N. Mopac Expressway, Suite 200, Austin, TX, 78728, 310.721.6670