James Michael White
Trussville,AL
Summary
Experienced professional nurse with a strong background in emergency care, showcasing expertise in patient assessment, triage, and acute care management. Recognized for dependable team collaboration and adaptability in high-pressure environments, leading to streamlined and successful patient outcomes. Proficient in effective communication, problem-solving, and maintaining composure under stress, guaranteeing optimal delivery of care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Primary responsibility for all aspects of patient care in the Emergency Department
- This includes triage patient care to evaluate the patient and provide appropriate treatment based on Standards of care and physician orders
- Arranging transport of patients to regional facilities for care not provided by this medical center
- Decreased wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
- Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
- Administered life-saving interventions including CPR, defibrillation shocks, or advanced airway management techniques during cardiac emergencies.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments on incoming patients to accurately identify potential injuries or illnesses requiring immediate attention.
- Provided critical support during emergency procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and rapid sequence inductions.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests such as EKGs, ultrasounds, CT scans, or X-rays to determine appropriate treatment plans for patients.
Emergency Room Nurse
Blackfeet Community Hospital
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during times of crisis, helping them navigate through difficult life events.
- Provided high-quality nursing care, including administering medications, wound management, and monitoring vital signs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Responded effectively during mass casualty incidents or disaster situations by triaging incoming patients quickly according to severity of injuries/illnesses.
Emergency Department Nurse
St Vincent’s Blount County Emergency Room
06.2023 - 12.2023
- This includes, triage, patient care to evaluate the patient and provide appropriate treatment based on both Standard of Care and physician orders
- Arranging transport of patients to regional facilities for care not provided by this medical center
- Decreased wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
- Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced medical environment.
- Administered life-saving interventions including CPR, defibrillation shocks, or advanced airway management techniques during cardiac emergencies.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments on incoming patients to accurately identify potential injuries or illnesses requiring immediate attention.
Home Health Nurse
Ascension Home Health with Compassus
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
Emergency Room Nurse
St. Thomas Rutherford Emergency Department
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Primary responsibility for all aspects of patient care in the Emergency Department
- Our emergency department services a community of over 700,00 urban and rural patients with average patient rate of over 270 patients per day or approximately 95,00 patients per year
- Training in starting ultrasound IV’s
- Also worked with Ascension Health Services to provide medical services to concerts, professional football and other events
- Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
AHS Staffing
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Primary responsibility for providing all aspects of nursing care in the Emergency Department
- Both Critical Access facilities that saw approximately 12,000 to 15,000 patients per year
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing high-stress situations in the emergency room.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all aspects of patient care, maintaining compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
- Streamlined communication between departments by acting as a liaison for information exchange during critical moments of patient care.
- Managed complex trauma cases with precision and skill, ensuring timely interventions that optimized positive outcomes.
- Provided education to patients and their families on relevant health topics, promoting self-care management and overall wellness.
Emergency Room Nurse
Blackfeet Community Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Primary responsibility for all aspects of patient care in the Emergency Department
- Working at IHS facility providing nursing care to all Emergency Room patients at a critical access hospital
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Thomas Medical Center
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Transplant Data Administrator
Centennial Transplant Program at Centennial Medical Center
03.2010 - 08.2016
- Primary responsibility for the oversight of CMS regulatory compliance, United Network for Organ Sharing reporting and regulatory compliance, Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network reporting and compliance
- This includes compliance related issues regarding risk management, documentation of PDCA’s for a data driven transplant program
- Collaboration between the Medical and Surgical Director under supervision of the Clinical Manager to establish benchmarks and triggers for quality indicators in the transplant program
- Additional responsibilities include case management of post-transplant patient weekly and on an as needed basis depending on transplant volume and providing on-call duties as needed
Blood and Marrow Transplant Coordinator
Sarah Cannon Blood and Marrow Transplant Center
07.2008 - 03.2010
- Primary responsibility for case management of all services for patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic transplants
- This included all aspects of patient care from initial chemotherapy, educational services, HLA testing, donor work-up, stem cell collection and post-transplant care
- Collaborated with financial coordinator, clinic staff and ancillary services to ensure contiguous patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings
- Responsible for certain quality and policy oversight during the initial FACT accreditation for both autologous and allogeneic transplantation at the Sarah Cannon Blood and Marrow Transplant Center
Director Quality Systems and Compliance
DCI Donor Services
01.2005 - 06.2008
- Primary responsibility was to provide oversight and management of all quality related aspects of the organization, which included offices in Tennessee, California, and New Mexico
- This included compliance related issues to regarding risk management, FDA, United Network for Organ Sharing, CMS, and AOPO and other regulatory agencies
- Also responsible for the oversight of the Communications Center that handled approximately 160,000 calls per year related to organ/tissue referrals and consent
- Increased consented tissue donors by 100% in an 18-month period
- Responsible for overhaul and rebuild of IT infrastructure related to the Communications Center with a budget of over 1.5 million dollars
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, Alabama05-1990
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Emergency procedures
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Triage skills
- Crisis management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Airway management
- Trauma nursing
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiac monitoring
- Mental health assessment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- Certified Procurement Transplant Professional – CTPC
- Certified Tissue Banking Specialist – CTBS
- PALS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
Rn Licensure - State
Alabama
Affiliations
- North American Transplant Coordinators Organization
- American Association of Tissue Banks
Honors And Awards
- Naval Achievement Medical
- Good Conduct Medal
Military Service
United States Marine Corps
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
02.2024 - 02.2025
Emergency Room Nurse
Blackfeet Community Hospital
12.2023 - 01.2024
Emergency Department Nurse
St Vincent’s Blount County Emergency Room
06.2023 - 12.2023
Home Health Nurse
Ascension Home Health with Compassus
12.2022 - 05.2023
Emergency Room Nurse
St. Thomas Rutherford Emergency Department
02.2021 - 12.2022
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
AHS Staffing
06.2020 - 02.2021
Emergency Room Nurse
Blackfeet Community Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Thomas Medical Center
08.2016 - 09.2019
Transplant Data Administrator
Centennial Transplant Program at Centennial Medical Center
03.2010 - 08.2016
Blood and Marrow Transplant Coordinator
Sarah Cannon Blood and Marrow Transplant Center
07.2008 - 03.2010
Director Quality Systems and Compliance
DCI Donor Services
01.2005 - 06.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College