Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
About
Certification
Volunteer Community Service
References
Timeline
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Garrett Stillwell

Orlando

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trauma Surgical Burn Intensive Care Nurse

Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando
02.2023 - Current

Level I Trauma/Burn Center:

  • Advanced Neuromonitoring: Proficient in managing external ventricular drains (EVD), Licox brain tissue oxygen monitors, and bolt intracranial pressure devices.
  • Critical Drip and Medication Management: Demonstrated clinical proficiency in managing and titrating critical care drips, including vasoactive, sedative, and analgesic infusions, ensuring safe and effective patient care in a high-acuity setting.
  • Coordinated oxygenation and ventilator strategies in collaboration with respiratory therapists, adjusting settings based on patient status, ABG results, and clinical protocols to optimize gas exchange and respiratory support.
  • Renal Replacement Therapy: Skilled in operating continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in critically ill patients.
  • Comprehensive Burn Management: Experienced in caring for severe thermal injuries, including graft preparation, post-operative care, and inhalation injury support.
  • In-Unit Procedural Collaboration: Collaborate directly with surgical teams to support bedside procedures in the ICU setting.
  • Donor Patient Oversight: Coordinate end-of-life care and organ procurement processes.

Trauma Burn Step-Down Nurse

Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando
08.2021 - 01.2023

Gained foundational nursing skills through hands-on management of complex wound care, ventilator support, and titration of critical care drips.

Customer Service Associate

Naples BINGO
Naples
02.2019 - 01.2021
  • Provided personalized assistance to senior patrons, ensuring a welcoming and accessible experience.
  • Facilitated game instruction and managed sales transactions for bingo cards and related materials.
  • Supported coordination and execution of community fundraising events alongside staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Gulf Coast University
05.2021

Nursing

Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL
04-2025

High School Diploma -

William R. Boone High School
Orlando, FL
05.2017

Skills

  • Exceptional Interpersonal Communication: Builds trust and rapport with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment: Effectively prioritizes care and makes sound decisions in high-pressure situations
  • Collaborative Team Player: Works seamlessly with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes
  • Strong Work Ethic & Reliability: Maintains consistent performance, accountability, and dedication to patient care
  • High Situational Awareness: Proactively recognizes changes in patient condition and acts swiftly to intervene

About

  • Motivated and disciplined former collegiate athlete with a strong work ethic and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. Passionate about supporting patients through informed decision-making and empathetic communication. Thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity environments while fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Certification

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification, current
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, current
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, current
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, current

Volunteer Community Service

  • 2023-09-01- School supply packaging for 3,000+ children of military families
  • 2022-01-01 and 2023-10-31- Friends of Loch Haven Chain of Lakes clean-ups (twice/year)
  • 2019-03-01- Seminole State Forest two-day project to build trail and closed a road walk gap
  • 2017-09-01 and 2018-12-31- Worked with FGCU student disability services to assist in athletic events at various Fort Myers elementary school field days, specifically working with special needs students
  • 2017-12-01- Provided leadership and guidance to participants of FGCU baseball camp
  • 2017-09-01- Multi-day clean-up in Fort Myers after Hurricane Irma. Removed debris from FGCU campus and assisted in stocking and preparing packages for needy families at a local food pantry

References

  • Laura Carpenter- Nursing Operations Manager, ORMC Trauma ICU, laura.carpenter@orlandohealth.com, 407.310.4876
  • Jacques Fulcher Jr.- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Sweet Dreamzz Anesthesia LLC, contracted with Orlando Health, JFulch3r@gmail.com, 929.318.0724
  • April Felton- Nursing Professor/Clinical Instructor, Florida Gulf Coast University, afelton@fgcu.edu, 239.745.4508

Timeline

Trauma Surgical Burn Intensive Care Nurse

Orlando Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - Current

Trauma Burn Step-Down Nurse

Orlando Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2023

Customer Service Associate

Naples BINGO
02.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Gulf Coast University

Nursing

Seminole State College of Florida

High School Diploma -

William R. Boone High School
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