Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Awards
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James Brueggeman

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Summary

Motivated professional with extensive experience providing quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess patient needs and develop comprehensive treatment plans. Adept at using electronic health records (EHR) to document patient data, maintain medical records, and track treatment progress. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing education to stay abreast of developments in the healthcare field.

Healthcare professional with extensive experience in high-stress emergency settings. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining composure during medical crises. Highly reliable team member with adaptability to changing situations and commitment to collaborative success.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department PRN to Full

Metro Health Hospital
06.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Metro Health Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Provided high-level nursing care to critically ill patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit.
  • Administered medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed by physician orders.
  • Initiated emergency resuscitation measures according to established protocols in life threatening situations.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

University Hospitals of Cleveland
09.2024 - Current
  • Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
  • Prevented escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques.
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting regular environmental assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks within the behavioral health unit.
  • Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.

EMERGENCY ROOM PARAMEDIC

Metro Health
05.2016 - 06.2024
  • Provided emergency medical care to patients in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
  • Conducted initial physical assessment of trauma victims at scenes of accidents or disasters
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and effectively respond to medical emergencies.
  • Interpreted electrocardiogram readings and administer medications accordingly.

EMS INSTRUCTOR

University Hospitals
01.2006 - 06.2025
  • Instructed emergency medical services courses such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support and National Incident Management System
  • Created an environment conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for student conduct and performance
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding emergency medical services education standards.

EMERGENCY ROOM PARAMEDIC

Hillcrest Hospital-Cleveland clinic
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills with both patients and their families during difficult times
  • Adhered to all safety regulations while providing pre-hospital care services
  • Performed patient assessments, administered medications, and monitored vital signs.

PARAMEDIC CAPTAIN

Jefferson Rescue District
06.2001 - 05.2016
  • Identified areas for improvement within the department's operating procedures
  • Monitored compliance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to EMS operations.

Infantry Squad Leader

Army
06.1989 - 06.1996
  • Lead and supervised team of infantry soldiers in training exercises.
  • Provided guidance to squad members on tactical operations, battle drills, and mission objectives.
  • Used active listening and effective communication to alleviate issues between personnel members.

Education

ASSOCIATE IN NURSING IN NURSING -

Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
05.2024

Skills

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Skilled in performing ultrasound-assisted IV insertions
  • Emergency triage
  • Emergency trauma nursing

Certification

  • Organized community education programs regarding health concerns such as CPR certification courses. Participated in disaster relief efforts both locally and abroad. Ex. Hurricane Katrina
  • SQUAD LEADER
  • United States Army
  • United States
  • 06/01/89
  • 05/01/96
  • EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
  • Lakeland community college, Kirtland
  • 05/01/00
  • Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic
  • Instructor-EMS
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Saving-Instructor
  • Pediatric Cardiac Life Saving
  • Basic Life Saving-Instructor

Timeline

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

University Hospitals of Cleveland
09.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department PRN to Full

Metro Health Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Metro Health Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2025

EMERGENCY ROOM PARAMEDIC

Hillcrest Hospital-Cleveland clinic
06.2016 - 06.2017

EMERGENCY ROOM PARAMEDIC

Metro Health
05.2016 - 06.2024

EMS INSTRUCTOR

University Hospitals
01.2006 - 06.2025

PARAMEDIC CAPTAIN

Jefferson Rescue District
06.2001 - 05.2016

Infantry Squad Leader

Army
06.1989 - 06.1996

ASSOCIATE IN NURSING IN NURSING -

Kent State University

Awards

Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honors Society

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