Gus Wright
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Registered Nurse with federal healthcare experience at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, providing care in both primary care and inpatient medical-surgical settings. Baccalaureate-prepared nurse with experience caring for adult and geriatric Veteran populations. Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure medical-surgical environment. Expertise in patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging strong communication and clinical skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Fayetteville, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive inpatient nursing care to adult and geriatric Veterans with acute and chronic medical conditions
- Conduct thorough nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring of patient status
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments according to VA policies and evidence-based practice
- Deliver wound care, pain management, and patient education
- Identify changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in VA electronic health record systems
- Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement standards
Registered Nurse – Primary Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Fayetteville, State
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided outpatient nursing care in a VA primary care clinic setting
- Performed intake assessments, vital signs, and preventive health screenings
- Supported chronic disease management including diabetes and hypertension
- Administered immunizations and medications per VA protocols
- Educated Veterans on disease management, medications, and preventive care
- Assisted with care coordination and interdisciplinary communication
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Concordia University Texas
Austin, Texas04-2024
Skills
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Primary Care Nursing
- Comprehensive Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control and Prevention
- Veteran-Centered Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic Health Records (VA/CPRS)
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- (PMDB) Deescalation Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Primary Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Concordia University Texas
FEDERAL SERVICE
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Registered Nurse
- August 2024 – Present
SERVICE & READINESS
- Experience providing care within a federal healthcare system
- Familiarity with mission-driven, service-oriented healthcare delivery
- Ability to adapt to diverse clinical environments and patient populations