James Temple
Bullock,North Carolina
Summary
Critical Care Nurse with 5 years of experience in cardiac intensive care and peri-operative settings, adept at managing complex patient cases and enhancing treatment outcomes. Demonstrates strong leadership and collaboration skills, leading a 24-bed ICU and mentoring new nurses to foster skill development and confidence. Proficient in advanced medical equipment and emergency response, aiming to leverage expertise for improved patient care and strategic initiatives in a IV therapy role
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
07.2021 - Current
- Lead a 24-bed ICU as Charge Nurse, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
- Mentor new nurses in critical care, fostering skill development and confidence.
- Spearhead critical care initiatives in cardiac ICU, driving patient outcome improvements through strategic care plan implementation and team leadership.
- Oversee care for pre heart transplant patients in the Cardiac ICU, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Coordinate with medical teams to tailor care plans for critically ill patients.
Peri-Operative RN
Granville Medical Center
Oxford, NC
08.2019 - Current
- Conduct pre-op evaluations ensuring patient readiness for surgery.
- Prepare and admit 10-15 patients per shift, optimizing surgical flow.
- Collaborate with anesthesia team on nerve blocks and sedation.
- Oversee patient recovery in PACU, enhancing post-op care
General Medicine RN
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed diverse patient care, enhancing treatment efficiency and outcomes.
- Coordinated patient admissions and transfers, optimizing bed utilization.
- Led team as charge nurse, ensuring staff support and operational continuity.
- Guided nursing students through capstone projects, fostering practical skills.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, ILAssociates Degree - Nursing
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC01.2019
Skills
- Time management
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Infection Control
- Emergency Response
- Patient Advocacy
- Data Analysis
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse Compact License, #315104 Expires- 11/30/2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) Expires- 08/2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA), Expires- 04/2026
- Basic Life Support (AHA), Expires- 08/31/26
Affiliations
AACN
Timeline
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Duke University Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Peri-Operative RN
Granville Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
General Medicine RN
Duke University Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2021
Associates Degree - Nursing
Vance-Granville Community College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University