John-Tyler Hunter Delk
Acute Care RN with 10 years of experience pursuing a DNP-AGACNP, anticipated graduation in May of 2027. Seeking the opportunity to transition into an advanced practice role upon certification and licensure. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Equipped with robust clinical skills, adept at patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, with a strong focus on collaborative care and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Highly adaptable to changing needs, consistently reliable in the acute-care setting. Demonstrates excellent communication and critical thinking, with deep commitment to patient-centered care and professional standards.
Work History
Rapid Response Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Performed rapid patient assessments to identify urgent care needs and prioritize interventions.
- Synthesized information in rapidly evolving scenarios to provide efficient, appropriate care to deteriorating patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate rapid response protocols for critical situations.
- Acted as a resource to fellow nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and expertise in rapid response techniques and best practices.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
3 Years 1 Month- Monitored critically-ill patients and implemented plan of care designed by the multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multi-organ system failures.
- Educated patients and families on medical procedures, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Served as Charge RN, assisting members of my team with high-acuity situations and managing patient flow for the ICU.
- Mentored Junior Nurses, promoting profession growth and elevating team performance.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
8 Months- Administered critical care treatments in high-acuity environments to stabilize patient conditions.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all aspects of patient care as mandated by regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
4 Years 2 Months- Monitored Critically-Ill patients and implemented plan of care designed by the multi-disciplinary team in a high-acuity Medical ICU.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multi-organ system failures.
- Educated patients and families on medical procedures, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Served as a Charge RN, assisting members of my team with high-acuity situations and managing patient flow for the ICU.
- Mentored junior nurses, promoting professional growth and elevating team performance standards.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Accomplishments
- Established the Rapid Response Team at Methodist South and served as leader for the department
- Served as a "Super-User" for advanced therapies in the Intensive Care Unit including advanced hemodynamic monitoring and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- DAISY Award Recipient 2020/Daisy Team Recipient 2024
- Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare Nursing Star 2026
- CCRN Certification (Formerly held; certification lapsed)
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support- Expires September 2027
Nursing Licensure- Expires August 2027
Timeline
Rapid Response Nurse
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
The University of Memphis
Clinical Experience
Cardiology- Methodist Germantown Hospital, Memphis, TN
Experience- Managing New and Existing Patients, EKG interpretation, Cardiovascular Supportive Devices, Heart Failure and ACS Management
Emergency Room- Methodist South Hospital, Memphis, TN
Experience- Rapid triage and management of high-acuity patients, formulating differential diagnoses, wound closure, intubation, line placement
Pulmonary/Intensivist- Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN (Current Experience)
Experience- Managing New and Existing patients, acute events, and ventilators. Performing procedure including central line and arterial line placement, intubations, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tubes.