John Fortier
Hopkinton
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Concord Hospital, excelling in patient transfers and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to manage complex cases and enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and crisis intervention. Skilled in coordinating care across units while fostering a supportive environment for staff and patients alike.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Transfer Center
Concord Hospital
Concord, NH
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
Concord, NH
05.2021 - 05.2025
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
ICU Nurse
DHMC
Lebanon, NH
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Concord Hospital
Concord, NH
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Education
Nursing
Granit State
Concord, NH05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
NHTI Community College
Concord, NH05-2017
Skills
- Coordinated patient transfers within healthcare system
- Coordinated patient transfers from critical access hospitals
- Collaborated with hospitalist and specialty service providers
- Assisted nursing supervisors directly
- Collaborated with management across all units
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse Transfer Center
Concord Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2025
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2025
ICU Nurse
DHMC
05.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Concord Hospital
05.2017 - 04.2020
Nursing
Granit State
Associate of Science - Nursing
NHTI Community College