Ivan (Jake) Andrews
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Compassionate ICU Nurse with over 10 years of experience in Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, Flight Nursing, and Medical-Surgical settings. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care during critical treatment phases while utilizing strong critical thinking skills to enhance recovery outcomes. Expertise in operating complex medical equipment and fostering effective communication with diverse patient populations. Committed to interdisciplinary collaboration to improve healthcare delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
Puyallup, WA
07.2020 - Current
- Proficient in critical drip titration and patient hemodynamic response assessments.
- Experienced in Ultrasound guided IV placement in patients presenting with poor vascular access.
- Trained and experienced in Intra-Osseous drill access.
- Experienced in Targeted Temperature Management with the Arctic Sun cool devise.
- Experienced in the management of acutely ill delirious and psychotic patients presenting with causes including overdose, intoxication, withdrawal, seizure, and suicidal/homicidal ideation.
- Experienced in managing invasive hemodynamic access and monitoring.
- Experienced in wound care assessment and management.
Air Force Flight Nurse
United States Air Force Reserve
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA
03.2020 - Current
- While deployed to Germany for Operation Spartan Shield, I executed 23 missions including 9 combat mission, 8 combat support, and 42 sorties, accumulating over 234 flight hours. Overall, I oversaw the evacuation of over 180 patients to higher echelons of care
- Trained to deliver quality care to critically ill or injured patients aboard multiple airframes including the C-17, C-130 and KC-135.
- Worked in military unit as Red Cross Director/Instructor. Training well over 500 airmen in CPR, BLS and ALS.
- As Medical Crew Director, I oversaw all mission logistics for patient evacuation from Africa and the Middle East, including the maintenance and continuation of medical records, medication administration, and meals for large patient loads flying long distances.
ER Trauma and Charge Nurse
Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma, WA
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses
- Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients
- Maintained comprehensive patient records and recorded patient histories, vitals and assessments
- Treated patients following physician’s orders and treatment plan, administering various types of medications and therapies
- Performed patient needs assessments after reviewing vitals and used this data to create and implement tailored care plans
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualized plans of care to restore and promote patient health and recovery
Critical Care Transport Nurse
American Medical Response
Tukwila, WA
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed all inter-facility transport facets of telemetry, including central line catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Transporting patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
ER Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
Puyallup, WA
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
Oncology Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
Puyallup, WA
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
- Promoted a kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions and ensured that this information was included in patient charts.
- Functioned often as a Charge Nurse.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Total Care
Puyallup, Washington
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
Moreno Valley, CA
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Safely administered high volumes of medications at strict scheduled intervals.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA2013
Skills
- Acute Life Supporting Interventions
- Emergency triage and physical assessment
- Medication administration expert
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Ventilator care
- ER Charge Nurse
- Trauma Nurse
- ICU Nurse
- Customer service
Affiliations
- Eagle Scout Award
Certification
- RN License Number RN60574659
- Certified ICU Nurse (CCRN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Red Cross ALS, BLS and CPR instructor
Hobbies
Family Outings
Baking and Cooking
Functional Fitness
Martial Arts (Jiu Jitsu)
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Air Force Flight Nurse
United States Air Force Reserve
03.2020 - Current
Critical Care Transport Nurse
American Medical Response
09.2019 - 12.2019
ER Trauma and Charge Nurse
Tacoma General Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2020
ER Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2016 - 05.2019
Oncology Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2017
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Total Care
07.2015 - 04.2016
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
08.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California Baptist University
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