Garret Richins
Registered Nurse
Clayton,GA
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for demands of emergency care environments. Background in delivering efficient and compassionate treatment in high-pressure settings. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to dynamic situations. Proficient in trauma assessment, patient stabilization, and maintaining calmness under pressure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Nurse; House Supervisor
Mountain Lakes Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Critical access Hospital
- Patient demographics range from pediatrics to geriatrics with a wide range of healthcare needs including quick assessment and stabilization in the ER, acute and chronic care in MedSurg, and rehabilitation care for swing bed patients
- Working directly with Nursing staff to identify problems and provide solutions, creating a safe and efficient workplace
- Collaborate with hospital administration, Doctors, pharmacy, facility educator, to establish and implement best practices and policies and provide ongoing training for staff
- Assist with direct patient care as acuity requires in the ER, MedSurg, and swing bed patients
- Contribute to efficient unit operations by assisting with staff scheduling, training, and clinical resource management.
- Manage patient concerns through active listening, investigation of the event, identify solutions and provide resolutions.
OR Nurse
Angle Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Hospital: Critical access Hospital
- Patients: Management of scheduled and emergent cases in general surgery, orthopedic, podiatry, and gynecology
- Optimize patient safety by preparing the operating room for surgical procedures by maintaining a sterile environment
- Collaborating with the surgical team to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient throughout the surgical process,
- Safely distributing medications and ensuring proper labeling,
- Monitoring the patient vital signs
- Ensuring proper functioning of surgical equipment
- Provide support and education to patients and their families before and after surgery
ICU/Critical Care Nurse
Ogden Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Hospital: 238 Beds, Unit 30 Beds
- Patients: Critical patient care requiring 1:1 to 2:1 supervision
- Managing a wide range of health needs, including cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, muscular/skeletal, neurological, and hemodynamic imbalance illnesses
- Responsible for nursing care of up to 2 patients due to acuity of illness
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions, intubations, and chest tube placements to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based critical care nursing practices.
- Managed complex ventilation settings and titrated vasoactive medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Review labs and radiology reports and notify physicians of critical results
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met and their voices were heard throughout the decision-making process.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult transitions.
Head Nurse Clinical Care
Peak Health and Wellness
11.2017 - 01.2021
Neuro Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Ogden08.2021
Associate degree - Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson12.2016
Bachelor degree - Public Management
NAU
Flagstaff05.2013
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Periop 101 training certified
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Emergency triage
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Certifications Licensures
- 08/18/23 - Present, Registered Nurse, Georgia Board of Nursing
- 0419/23 - 04/19/25, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- 04/19/23 - 04/19/25, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association
Professional Memberships
05/01/21, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Member
Community Service
07/06/92, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, Elder
Honors And Awards
08/27/21, Graduated with Summa Cum Laude National Society of Collegiate Scholars
06/2002 Awarded Eagle Scout
Timeline
ER Nurse; House Supervisor
Mountain Lakes Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
OR Nurse
Angle Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
ICU/Critical Care Nurse
Ogden Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2023
Head Nurse Clinical Care
Peak Health and Wellness
11.2017 - 01.2021
Neuro Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Associate degree - Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
Bachelor degree - Public Management
NAU
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