Jesse Lonsinger
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Critical Care Nurse with over four years of diverse hospital experience, seeking career advancement through specialized education in Anesthesia. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, delivering exceptional patient care in top Southern California hospitals, including Huntington Hospital, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, and Keck Medicine of USC.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Critical Care Unit
HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
Pasadena
05.2023 - Current
- Provides compassionate, patient-focused care with strong advocacy for a 34-bed Mixed ICU at a Level 2 trauma teaching hospital.
- Manages critically ill patients on devices such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Impellas, and Open Hearts.
- Strong communicator with an adept ability to translate complex medical concepts to patients and families.
- Experience in continuously monitoring hemodynamics via monitoring devices such as arterial line, CVP, Swan-Ganz Catheters, and External Ventricular Drains (ICP monitoring).
- Team leader who precepts new graduate nurses to ICU patients and precepts experienced nurses in advanced devices such as IABP, Impellas, Open-hearts, and CRRT.
- Skilled in emergent situations by actively participating in codes, providing ACLS protocols.
- Manage the titration of multiple vasoactive drugs and sedation medications determined by patient conditions.
- Participate in bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, emergent intubations, cannulation for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), central line insertion, arterial line insertion, bronchoscopies, and EVD placement.
- Manage airways through airway assessments and provide adequate oral care for ventilated patients.
Patient Care Associate / Technician
KECK MEDICINE OF USC/HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL
Valencia
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Delivered safe, high-quality care in the ICU, DOU, and Telemetry floors.
- Supported critical care teams, enhancing patient outcomes across diverse clinical settings.
Police Officer
BEVERLY HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Beverly Hills
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Applied de-escalation techniques in high-stress situations, demonstrating strong decision-making and crisis-management skills.
- Enhanced communication and leadership abilities transferable to healthcare environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA03-2023
Bachelor of Psychology -
Brandman University
03-2020
Skills
- Ultrasound PICC/IV Certified Nurse
- Unit-Based Council (UBC)
- President of the CCU's Journal Club
- President of the CCU's Run Club
- Volunteer on Crossroads Community Church's Medic Team
- Ultramarathon Runner
- CCRN
- CMC
- CSC
- TNCC
- TCAR
- NIHSS
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse Critical Care Unit
HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
05.2023 - Current
Patient Care Associate / Technician
KECK MEDICINE OF USC/HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL
07.2021 - 04.2023
Police Officer
BEVERLY HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
06.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Psychology -
Brandman University