Gary Langston
Monroe,LA
Summary
Accomplished ER Charge Nurse at Morehouse General Hospital, I've excelled in mentoring staff and emergency management, enhancing ER efficiency and patient care. Skilled in clinical judgment and IV insertion, my leadership significantly improved team performance and patient outcomes. Expert in coordinating high-stakes situations, I bring a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate care to every challenge.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Charge Nurse
Morehouse General Hospital
Bastrop, LA
07.2019 - Current
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Conducted regular audits of emergency department equipment inventory, ensuring optimal functionality when needed for patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during medical emergencies.
- Improved ER efficiency by effectively managing staff resources and coordinating patient flow.
- Acted as a liaison between ER nursing staff and other hospital departments, facilitating clear communication channels to ensure seamless care transitions.
- Provided compassionate support to families during stressful emergency situations, demonstrating empathy and understanding while remaining professional at all times.
- Managed crisis situations calmly, providing direction to staff for effective resolution of critical incidents.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
ER Registered Nurse
Morehouse General Hospital
Bastrop, LA
05.2013 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, providing critical support during emergency situations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Airborne Ranger
1st Ranger Battalion US Army
Hunter Army Airfield Savannah GA
02.2000 - 09.2008
- Performed reconnaissance missions using advanced surveillance equipment, providing valuable intelligence data to support operational planning and decision-making processes.
- Maximized unit readiness with rigorous physical fitness and weapons proficiency training regimens.
- Evaluated soldier performance under high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid decision-making abilities during critical moments in missions or training exercises.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies utilizing Airborne Rangers'' unique capabilities for maximum impact on objectives.
- Improved mission success rate by effectively leading a specialized unit in various operations.
- Collaborated with inter-agency partners for joint operations, enhancing overall mission effectiveness.
- Provided expert guidance on airborne operations, ensuring safe execution of jumps and landings.
- Utilized advanced tactics to engage and neutralize enemy combatants.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Mentoring Staff
- Clinical judgment
- Airway Management
- IV Insertion
- Cardiac monitoring
- Emergency Management
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Emergency triage
- Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Cardiac Life Support Certification (PALS)
Timeline
ER Charge Nurse
Morehouse General Hospital
07.2019 - Current
ER Registered Nurse
Morehouse General Hospital
05.2013 - Current
Airborne Ranger
1st Ranger Battalion US Army
02.2000 - 09.2008
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
El Centro College