Harrison Pruitt
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional specializing in intensive care nursing, with a proven track record in critical care environments. Known for exceptional collaboration and adaptability, consistently maintaining composure under pressure and in high-stress situations. Expertise includes patient monitoring, acute care management, and enhancing the overall patient experience. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Committed to excellence with five years of experience in Neurological and Surgical Trauma ICU settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA
North Charleston, SC
06.2025 - Current
- Administer critical care medications and monitor patient responses in high-acuity environments.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Utilize advanced monitoring systems to assess patient conditions and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Educate patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of health management.
- Demonstrate advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Reduce patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitate smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Mentor new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Spartanburg, SC
02.2021 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care to 2 critical patients at once, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Liaised with patients following surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Perioperative Technician
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Spartanburg, SC
07.2017 - 01.2021
- Obtained, inspected and distributed sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment and instruments to Operating Room.
- Inventoried supplies, picked necessary materials and quickly delivered accurate items to Operating Room locations.
- Gathered supplies to assist coworkers when building surgical cases for following day.
- Put away unused surgical instruments from cancelled cases.
- Restocked stations with supplies needed to work quickly and efficiently.
- Collected, inspected, and wrapped surgical instruments and equipment.
- Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment prior to each use.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Clemson University
Clemson, SCBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12-2020
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Health Information Access
- Organization
- Sedation Management
- Interpreting EKGs
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Chest Tubes
- CRRT
- Medical Emergency Response
- Care planning
- High level of Autonomy
- Culturally competent care
Affiliations
Chapman High School Nursing Scholarship Recipient (August 2016-May 2020)
Life Scholarship Recipient (August 2016-May 2020)
Certification
- American Heart Association Standard First Aid/Basic Life Support Certified (November 2018-Current)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (May 2021-Current)
- ATCN (August 2023-Current)
- NIHSS (May 2025- May 2026)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
02.2021 - 05.2025
Perioperative Technician
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
07.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Clemson University