Gregory Van Winkle
Dayton,KY
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive ICU experience at UC Health Hospital, recognized for enhancing patient recovery through tailored treatment plans and effective team collaboration. Proven problem-solver skilled in patient monitoring and advocacy, committed to fostering a supportive environment while mentoring staff and implementing best practices in critical care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UC Health Hospital
04.1998 - 03.2023
- Led critical care team in delivering high-quality patient care in ICU.
- Developed and implemented patient-specific treatment plans for optimal outcomes.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional growth and skill enhancement.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team efforts to improve patient recovery rates.
- Utilized advanced monitoring systems to assess and respond to critical changes in patient conditions.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06-1990
Skills
- Family support
- Problem-solving
- Patient monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Adaptable and flexible
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Specimen collection
- Documentation and reporting
- HIPAA education
- Electronic charting
- Patient Check-ins
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UC Health Hospital
04.1998 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Patient care recognition
I wish to return to a clinical setting. I worked with the entire MD staff for ENT. I was in the ENT ICU for over a year until retirement. I would like to get back into the work force. Lori Taylor was my manager. I have had positive annual reviews.
Thank you
Gregory