Everett Collier Ragan
Nashville,TN
Summary
Experienced and adaptable professional with 20 years in healthcare, including 16 years as a registered nurse, open to new career opportunities beyond the acute care setting to include non healthcare roles. Recognized for exceptional leadership, team coordination, crisis management, and communication skills. Skilled at managing complex operations, mentoring staff, and adapting quickly to changing environments. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Various Travel Nursing Roles
Holmes Regional Medical Center, San Angelo Community Hospital, Kings County Hospital, North Knoxville Medical Center, Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Nashville, Miami, Phoenix, Oakland, Harlem, Atlant
01.2011 - 04.2025
- Achieved high-quality results in leadership and support roles at major hospitals nationwide, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Kaiser, Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Barrow Neuro Institute at St. Joe's, Grady Memorial Hospital, and Mayo Clinic Hospitals. Championed high-quality results in complex environments by leading diverse teams and addressing the unique cultural, geographic, social, and economic needs of various patient populations.
Contract Nurse
EPIC Staffing (Emerald Health Services)
El Segundo, CA
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Directed multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care in complex environments. Developed and executed comprehensive care plans to enhance patient recovery while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Acknowledged for strategic problem-solving and adaptability in navigating unprecedented patient care challenges during the second surge and decline of the COVID-19 pandemic. Oversaw discharge planning initiatives from patient admission to guarantee smooth transitions.
Nursing Supervisor / RN Educator
HCA/Tristar, Southern Hills Medical Center
Nashville, TN
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversaw quality and safety standards across departments by managing nursing and administrative operations. Fostered a highly skilled workforce through targeted training and mentorship initiatives. Enhanced operational efficiency by proactively resolving staffing challenges during critical shortages, including direct patient care in ER, Critical Care, Neuro Intensive Care, Spinal Surgery, Cardiac/Telemetry, and Rehab Units.
PRN Nurse
Vanderbilt University Hospital Bedford County
Shelbyville, TN
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Demonstrated leadership and flexibility in providing comprehensive support to high-acuity and general medical units across various departments.
Staff Nurse, Educator, PRN Supervisor/ Float Pool
HCA/Tristar, Southern Hills Medical Center
Nashville, TN
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Trained and supported nursing staff, both experienced and new, in delivering safe patient care. Assisted in coordinating multidisciplinary team workflows and pharmacology tailored to individual patient needs. Floated to various units to maintain appropriate staffing levels across ER, CCU, cardiac-tele, med-surg, ortho-spine, and neuro ICU. Led nursing operations during the onset of COVID-19, collaborating with hospital leadership to implement evolving safety protocols, staffing strategies, and patient-care policies.
Charge Nurse / ECMO Educator
Ascension Health Care, St. Thomas West
Nashville, TN
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Assisted in coordinating unit operations and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Conducted training programs for nursing staff on bedside management of extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO). Managed curriculum and education initiatives for annual skills fair, enhancing skills of nursing staff and nurse residents.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Completed a comprehensive nurse residency program in the Trauma ICU. Served as a preceptor for the VSNIP program, mentoring new nurses and supporting clinical skill development. Actively participated in the Unit Board Education Committee, contributing to training initiatives, policy standardization, and unit-based quality improvement projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
Nashville, TN05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
12.2008
Skills
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Crisis Management & Problem Solving
- Process Improvement & Efficiency
- Training, Mentorship, & Staff Development
- Communication & Relationship Building
- Multi-Site & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Policy Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Project & Operations Management
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- Registered Nurse — Tennessee (Compact License)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIH Stroke Certification
- ECMO, VAD, IABP, Impella, and CRRT System Management
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- Tennessee Medical Reserve Corps (TMRC)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Volunteer Work
Led a grassroots outreach effort for an East Nashville unhoused community of nearly 100 residents living in a tent encampment beneath a highway on-ramp. Organized donation drives through social media to assemble care bags containing hygiene items, snacks, water, and other essentials. Coordinated volunteers and helped personally distribute enough packages for every resident on two separate occasions, building respectful rapport with community members.
Timeline
Contract Nurse
EPIC Staffing (Emerald Health Services)
03.2024 - 04.2025
Nursing Supervisor / RN Educator
HCA/Tristar, Southern Hills Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2023
PRN Nurse
Vanderbilt University Hospital Bedford County
12.2021 - 11.2022
Staff Nurse, Educator, PRN Supervisor/ Float Pool
HCA/Tristar, Southern Hills Medical Center
02.2018 - 08.2020
Charge Nurse / ECMO Educator
Ascension Health Care, St. Thomas West
07.2015 - 01.2018
Various Travel Nursing Roles
Holmes Regional Medical Center, San Angelo Community Hospital, Kings County Hospital, North Knoxville Medical Center, Bristol Regional Medical Center.
01.2011 - 04.2025
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2009 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Saint Thomas Aquinas College